Commercial Construction Management

This course explores the many facets of the construction industry and develops a deeper knowledge of the many factors that impact this industry. Students increase their awareness of various participants and stakeholders that are typically involved in a commercial construction project, as well as and issues such as impact on the economy, safety, environmental, and use of technology. This course may include mandatory group work. We recommend viewing the course schedule immediately upon logging into the course to view course and any group work requirements.This course has achieved accreditation by the Gold Seal Accreditation Board of the Canadian Construction Association. For more information about Gold Seal training, please visit the CCA website at the following link. https://www.goldsealcertification.com/about/training/accredited-training/

Students explore various building materials and construction methodologies used in commercial construction, including: durability, availability, ease of construction, and aesthetic perspective. Studies include a review of commercial construction drawings and specifications. Students use a variety of learning tools including standard building practices, commercial working drawings, and trade publication websites. In this online course students use a variety of learning tools including standard building practices, commercial working drawings, and trade publication websites. Students participate in readings, quizzes, research, discussions and collaboration work groups.

This course introduces students to measuring techniques for items in a commercial construction project. Utilizing Excel spreadsheets, students will interpret construction working drawings and specifications to measure items such as excavation, concrete, steel, etc. Emphasis is placed on accuracy of measurement, standard descriptions, logical sequence of take-off, and estimating principles. The parts of a detail estimate will be identified. Computer Software Requirements: Microsoft Word and Excel

The course provides students with basic knowledge of the principles of planning, organizing, and controlling administrative aspects of a project in the commercial construction industry. The contents of this course will prepare students for the day to-day administrating, planning and monitoring of a small to mid-sized commercial project. Computer Software Requirements: Microsoft Word and Excel.

This course introduces students to the concept of construction scheduling and planning. This course will explore applications of effective project planning and analysis. Topics include Gantt schedule, CPM, Critic Path Planning, Resource allocation, Cash Flow Planning, Schedule Monitoring and Productivity Factors. Students will complete a detailed schedule for a small commercial project. This course may include mandatory group work. We recommend viewing the course schedule immediately upon logging into the course to view course and any group work requirements. This course has achieved accreditation by the Gold Seal Accreditation Board of the Canadian Construction Association. For more information about Gold Seal training, please visit the CCA website at the following link. https://www.goldsealcertification.com/about/training/accredited-training/ Computer Software Requirements: Word, Excel and ProjectLibre (open source)

Students explore many facets of building green in the construction industry from a general contractor’s (builder’s) perspective. Students will gain an introductory knowledge of the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC), Net Zero Energy program and the various LEED Rating Systems with an emphasis on new construction. The significance of the elements of green construction, green procurement, and contracting for green construction as they relate to a contractor’s green strategy are addressed. This course has achieved accreditation by the Gold Seal Accreditation Board of the Canadian Construction Association. For more information about Gold Seal training, please visit the CCA website at the following link. https://www.goldsealcertification.com/about/training/accredited-training/