CON - Construction Technology Course Description
CON 105 Construction Technology
Credits: 4
CON 105 explores a variety of software applications available for the construction trade. The course introduces computer applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, scheduling, estimating, and accounting programs.
CON 110 Introduction to Construction, Part I
Credits: 4
CON 110 explores the expanding array of careers within the construction industry. You will be exposed to the construction industry through job site tours, hands-on experience, and classroom activities. Math and science applications will be established through the academic integration of the job-site experience and the classroom theory.
CON 140 Introduction to Building Codes and Enforcement
Credits: 3
CON 140 introduces the basic concepts of code enforcement.
CON 142 International Residential Code
Credits: 4
CON 142 primarily covers the first 11 chapters of the current code book, as well as briefly discussing the information located within the other chapters of the book. This course is designed as an introduction to the IRC for contractors, building officials, architects, and others within the building industry who desire to gain knowledge of the IRC.
CON 143 International Building Code
Credits: 4
CON 143 primarily covers the first 11 chapters of the current code book, as well as briefly discussing the information located within the other chapters of the book. It will also introduce other documents which relate to the IBC, such as various I-codes, addendums, and specifications. This course is designed as an introduction to the IBC for contractors, building officials, architects, and others within the building industry who desire to gain knowledge of the IBC.
CON 228 Estimating
Credits: 4
CON 228 covers the estimation process, the role of the estimator, types of estimating, CSI Divisions, bid/contract documents, change order pricing, value engineering, design build projects, and estimate compilation.
CON 230 Blueprint Reading
Credits: 4
CON 230 introduces you to reading and interpreting blueprints for residential, commercial and industrial construction.
CON 240 Code Compliance II
Credits: 3
CON 240 prepares you to successfully complete the building inspector exam. This course studies building codes and enforcement practices.
CON 241 Overview of International Codes
Credits: 4
CON 241 provides a general overview of the 11 codes promulgated by the International Code Council for the purpose of providing regulations for the building industry.
CON 242 Residential and NonResidential Plan Review
Credits: 3
CON 242 provides a step-by-step procedure for reviewing construction documents for compliance with the nonstructural and structural requirements of the current International Building Code. The course covers the procedure for reviewing residential plans and specifications based on the current International Residential Code.
CON 245 Project Management
Credits: 4
CON 245 covers the principles of project planning, scheduling, estimating and management. It emphasizes the basic skills required to supervise personnel and includes case studies.
CON 261 Leadership and Motivation for Construction Supervisors
Credits: 2
CON 261 introduces basic management ideas, principles and skills that will enable you to immediately function more effectively in everyday management of a crew on a construction project. This course includes the role of the construction supervisor, motivational strategies, positive discipline, leadership styles, and team building. (Unit 1 of AGC Supervisory Training Program)
CON 262 Oral and Written Communications for Construction Supervisors
Credits: 2
CON 262 presents the fundamental principles of communication, with emphasis on sorting, facilitating and managing the flow of information that construction supervisors encounter in their daily work. The course includes nonverbal communication, listening, negotiating, giving effective directions, building consensus, writing and fundamentals of electronic communication. (Unit 2 of AGC Supervisory Training Program)
CON 263 Problem Solving and Decision Making for Construction Supervisors
Credits: 2
CON 263 will teach you to identify common problems and how they occur in the construction industry. The course includes defining the role of the construction supervisor in problem identification, problem solving, and decision making to prevent problems. (Unit 3 of AGC Supervisory Training Program)
CON 264 Contract Documents and Construction Law for Construction Supervisors
Credits: 2
CON 264 will develop a basic understanding of contract documents and construction law as they impact the construction supervisor. Learn how to use them to solve problems, resolve issues and remedy conflicts. Understand the rights and responsibilities of the construction supervisor as defined by this information. (Unit 4 of AGC Supervisory Training Program)
CON 265 Planning and Scheduling for the Construction Supervisor
Credits: 2
CON 265 will teach you to plan the sequence, duration and relationship of activities for a construction process and understand how to communicate the plan to contractual parties and to use the plan as a reference point for examining project changes. The course includes planning for safety, organization, manpower and site layout. (Unit 5 of AGC Supervisory Training Program)
CON 266 Understanding and Managing Project Costs for Construction Supervisors
Credits: 2
CON 266 will teach you to become familiar with how construction project estimates are compiled, how to compare actual project costs with those estimated, methods to control the costs to meet the estimate, and how to apply lessons learned to future projects. (Unit 6 of AGC Supervisory Training Program)
CON 267 Accident Prevention and Loss Control for Construction Supervisors
Credits: 2
CON 267 will teach you to understand how basic safety and health principles increase productivity, competitive position and profitability. Learn how the construction supervisor can directly impact the bottom line by understanding and applying basic principles of accident prevention and loss control. This course includes moral and personal obligations toward safety, basics of insurance, cost considerations of safety and methods to create a safe working environment. (Unit 7 of AGC Supervisory Training Program)
CON 268 Managing the Project, the Construction Supervisor's Role
Credits: 2
CON 268 will teach you to develop an understanding of the supervisor's role in the application of business management functions to a construction project. Topics include: preplanning, staffing, production, cost and risk control, subcontractor coordination, purchasing and project closeout. (Unit 8 of AGC Supervisory Training Program)
CON 269 Productivity Improvement for Construction Supervisors
Credits: 2
CON 269 will teach you to organizing a construction project with productivity improvement as a goal is the focus of this course. Topics include calculating and measuring work productivity, work improvement analysis, understanding work worker ability and the impact of environmental factors, implementing and monitoring improvement programs. (Unit 9 of AGC Supervisory Training Program)
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