CM-CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT 2005-07 Catalog
Construction Management Department

CM 211 Construction Drawings and Specifications (4)

Basic skills and techniques required to produce construction drawings and specifications conforming to current building codes and standards, including using manual drawing techniques and Computer Aided Drafting. Laboratory assignments develop visualization skills in order to examine the integration of construction systems, architectural conventions, organization of working drawings and specifications. 4 laboratories. Prerequisite: Second-year standing and ARCH 105 and ARCH 106.

CM 212 Fundamentals of Construction Management (3)

Introduction to the fundamental concepts of construction management. Primary areas of focus are quantity surveying and basic scheduling techniques. Additional topics of study to include work activity durations and sequencing, and computer applications in scheduling. 3 laboratories. Prerequisite: Second-year standing and CM 211.

CM 221 Concrete Technology (3)

Modern concepts which form the basis for solutions to problems of concrete construction. Includes significant developments in concrete chemistry and strength theory. Concrete mix design, physical properties of concrete, use of admixtures, concrete batching, curing and testing. Includes physical testing of designed mixes. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Second-year standing and ARCH 106.

CM 315 Fiscal and Project Feasibility (4) (Also listed as CRP 315)

Analysis of the revenue streams and costs involved in project development. Impact analysis of costs and revenues on private and public sectors included. Construction of pro-formas for various project types. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Completion of GE Area D2.

CM 325 Construction Management Practices (3)

Overview of construction methods, building systems, construction and contract documents, cost estimating and scheduling and other practices used in the contracting process. For non-majors. 2 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Second-year standing or consent of instructor.

CM 331 Construction Accounting (3)

Fundamentals of construction accounting principles to include income recognition, job cost control, cash flow analysis and associated cost reports. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: Third-year standing, BUS 215, and either BUS 212 or BUS 214.

CM 332 Evaluation of Cost Alternatives (3)

Basic principles of economic evaluations using fundamental concepts of time value of money to compare cost alternatives related to construction, design, and real property development. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: Third-year standing and ECON 222.

CM 333 Construction Contracts and Law (3)

Legal and contractual aspects of the construction industry. Topics of study to include the different types of contracts and clauses associated with the various project delivery systems. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: Third-year standing and either BUS 201 or BUS 207.

CM 341 Residential Construction Practices (3)

Materials, methods, and techniques associated with residential and light commercial construction operations. Topics of study to include shallow foundation systems, structural framing systems (timber and masonry), roofing systems, and exterior and interior finish systems. 3 laboratories. Prerequisite: Third-year standing and CM 221.

CM 342 Commercial Construction Practices (3)

Materials, methods, and techniques associated with large commercial construction operations. Topics of study to include earth retainage and foundation systems, structural framing systems (steel and concrete), roofing and exterior cladding systems, conveyance systems, and interior finish systems. 3 laboratories. Prerequisite: Third-year standing, CM 221 and ARCE 211.

CM 343 Heavy Civil Construction Practices (3)

Materials, methods and techniques associated with heavy civil construction operations. Topics of study to include earthwork and associated heavy equipment, roadway work, bridge work, and various other types of heavy civil construction operations. 3 laboratories. Prerequisite: Third-year standing and CM 221.

CM 350 Computer Applications in Construction Management (2)

Application of computer systems to control construction operations in the building industry. Development of construction management games. 2 lectures. Prerequisite: CSC 110 or ARCH 250.

CM 352 Electrical Systems for Buildings (3)

Materials, methods and techniques associated with the construction and installation of electrical power systems, lighting systems, and other wiring systems within the building. Additional topics of study to include electrical power generation and distribution to the building. 3 laboratories. Prerequisite: Third-year standing.

CM 353 Mechanical Systems for Buildings (3)

Materials, methods and techniques associated with the construction and installation of HVAC (Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning) systems, plumbing systems and fire suppression systems within the building. Additional topics of study to include domestic water supply to the building and drainage systems (storm drains and sewers) from the building. 3 laboratories. Prerequisite: Third-year standing.

CM 364 Construction Jobsite Management (3)

Procedures, methods and documentation associated with project level management of the construction process. Administrative roles and managerial relationships among the various members of the project team, primarily constructors, designers and owners . 3 laboratories. Prerequisite: Third-year standing.

CM 400 Special Problems for Advanced Undergraduates (1–2)

Individual investigation, research, studies or surveys of selected problems. Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

CM 430 Collaborative Process (3) (Also listed as EDES 430)

A comprehensive set of tools and practices that allow for high performance, interdisciplinary collaborative teams to focus on extraordinary outcomes at each step of project development, including planning, design, bidding, permitting, construction and management phases. 3 activities. Prerequisite: Third-year standing or consent of instructor.

CM 431 Integrated Project Services (3) (Also listed as EDES 431)

Overview of project delivery methods with an emphasis on trends in integrated services project delivery. Integrated services entity organization structures, process variations, procurement and selection methodologies. Integration of planning, design and construction efforts to achieve maximum project quality and value. 3 laboratories. Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing.

CM 432 Design-Build Project Management (3)

Management issues applicable to the design and construction integration method of project delivery. Project sponsor/project advocate techniques, monitoring the evolving design, detecting and controlling change, early warning systems, cost trending, schedule impacts, cost impacts, systems integration, contract/scope modifications, procurement, contingencies, quality, and overall process control. 3 activities. Prerequisite: CM 431.

CM 433 Economic Analysis for Engineers (2)

Engineering economics, and engineering studies including feasibility and alternate problem analysis. 2 lectures.

CM 435 Capital Projects Planning (4)

Planning, programming, and management requirements of owner and end users in relationship to the design and construction of capital projects, improvements, and facilities. Identification of facility requirements, and coordination of the physical workplace, its people, and the work of the organization with the design and construction process. 4 activities. Prerequisite: CM 332, CM 431.

CM 443 Management of the Construction Firm (3)

Applications of strategic management techniques and business strategy for the long-range direction of the construction firm. 3 activities. Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing.

CM 444 Concrete Formwork and Other Temporary Structures (3)

Materials, methods and techniques associated with concrete formwork construction. Design and analysis of vertical and horizontal formwork systems. Additional topics of study to include temporary earth retainage systems (large excavations and trenches), dewatering systems, access scaffolding, and various other temporary structures utilized in building construction. 3 activities. Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing and ARCE 226.

CM 452 Project Controls (3)

Planning, organization, scheduling, and control of construction projects including cost control and resource control. Use of Critical Path Method (CPM) in planning and scheduling computer applications for CPM. 3 laboratories. Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing.

CM 453 Project Development (4)

Methods and procedures used in the development of a residential, commercial, or industrial project. 4 laboratories. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

CM 454 Construction Estimating (3)

Methods, procedures and computer applications associated with estimating the costs of construction projects. Additional topics of study to include analysis of the bidding process and conceptual estimating. 3 laboratories. Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing.

CM 461, 462 Senior Project I, II (2) (1-2)

Selection and completion of a comprehensive project under faculty supervision. Problems to involve the student's technical and creative skills. Student proposal must be submitted and approved by project advisor and department head prior to registration for course. Construction and team projects encouraged. Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing and consent of project advisor and department head. See department for additional guidelines and requirements.

CM 463 Senior Project: Professional Practice for Constructors (3)

Practical application of construction management theory and practice solving problems related to the built environment. 3 laboratories. Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing and CM 452, CM 454.

CM 470 Selected Advanced Topics (1–4)

Directed group study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 1 to 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

CM 471 Selected Advanced Laboratory (1–4)

Directed group laboratory study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 1–4 laboratories. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

CM 475 Real Property Development Principles (4)

Development process and its major actors: investors, developers, government agencies, environmental and local stakeholders; their development roles, objectives, approaches. Basics of urban markets and economics, financing, regulation, public planning; value added, contractual, environmental and community context factors. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Third-year standing or consent of instructor.

CM 485 Cooperative Education Experience (3-6) (CR/NC)

Full-time work experience in an area directly related to the construction industry for 3 months. Positions are paid and usually require relocation and registration in course for one quarter. Registration in course is required at start of work experience. Formal report and evaluation by work supervisor required. Credit/No Credit grading only. May be repeated for credit. Total credit limited to 16 units. See department for additional requirements. Prerequisite: Second-year standing and consent of instructor.

CM 495 Cooperative Education Experience (12) (CR/NC)

Full-time work experience in an area directly related to the construction industry for 6 months. Positions are paid and usually require relocation for two consecutive quarters. Registration in course is required at start of work experience. Formal report and evaluation by work supervisor required. Credit/No Credit grading only. May be repeated for credit. Total credit limited to 16 units. See department for additional requirements. Prerequisite: Second-year standing and consent of instructor.

CM 531 Construction Cost and Material Control (3)

Advanced theory and practice of cost and material control for construction projects. Emphasis on computer applications. 2 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: CM 331 or consent of instructor.

CM 533 Case Histories in Contract Administration (3)

Common points of disputes between design professional, owner, and contractor. Methods of avoidance and dispute resolution. 3 activities. Prerequisite: CM 333, 4th year architectural practice or consent of instructor.

CM 542 Advanced Construction Estimating (3)

Advanced theory and practice of cost estimating techniques. Includes standard, conceptual and parameter estimating; bidding strategies, value engineering concepts, and risk analysis. Emphasis on computer applications. 2 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: CM 454 or consent of instructor.

CM 552 Construction Project Scheduling (3)

Basic and advanced network scheduling techniques as applied to architectural building projects. Emphasis on computer applications. 2 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: CM 542 or consent of instructor.

CM 570 Selected Advanced Topics in Construction Management (4)

Directed study of selected topics in Construction Management. Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 12 units. 4 seminars. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.