What You’ll Learn

Construction Management (AS)

Objectives

The program includes technical courses in building technology and construction management and a general education core. The building technology courses provide familiarity with the vocabulary of building and a thorough introduction to the techniques of the building industry. These courses provide familiarity with the vocabulary of building and a thorough introduction to the techniques of the building industry.

The courses establish a foundation in construction graphics, construction methods and material technologies, statics and strength of materials, sustainable building technologies and environmental systems. The construction management courses develop the variety of skill areas that support a successful construction firm.

All BFIT students are required to successfully complete a Career Success Seminar course prior to graduation.

Student Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the associate degree in CM, the graduate will be able to:

• Apply knowledge in planning, budgeting, and scheduling of labor, materials and equipment.
• Apply quality standards in construction.
• Communicate in speech and in writing.
• Estimate job costs and requirements for construction projects.
• Identify construction project objectives and assist in their execution.
• Identify elements of sustainability in buildings and construction and explain their costs and benefits.
• Oversee project safety.
• Read and revise construction documents as a communication tool, including CAD files.
• Select contractors, sub-contractors and set project performance goals.
• Use knowledge of construction and management principles and practices to support continued learning.
• Work ethically and responsibly in the construction industry.
• Work on teams to solve management and technical problems.

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