Overview of the legal system as it relates to the construction industry; contractor’s license law; contracts; mechanic lien laws; home improvement contracts; contractor and design professional relationships.

Class begins on January 17, 2024. Class ends on March 20, 2024. (These meetings will be virtual via ZOOM.)

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Introduction to estimating utilizing the CSI format. Requires no knowledge of estimating, but some knowledge of basic algebra and blueprint reading would be helpful.

Required Textbook: Fundamentals of Construction Estimating by David Pratt. ISBN: 9781337399395

Class begins on June 20, 2023. Class ends on August 29, 2023. (These meetings will be in person at the CPP campus.)

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This class will provide an understanding of the theory and process of negotiation. The class will examine a broad spectrum of negotiation problems faced by all managers and professionals with a special emphasis on situations typical of the construction industry. Students will develop these abilities and gain an understanding of negotiation in useful analytical frameworks.

Required Textbook: Think Before You Speak by Lewicki, Hiam, and Olander.
ISBN: 9780471013211 

Class begins on June 19, 2023. Class ends on August 21, 2023. (These meetings will be in person at the CPP campus.)

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This course will provide the students with a good understanding of the concepts of Critical Path Method of Scheduling and a working knowledge of the steps involved in developing a C.P.M. Schedule, which is a requirement of virtually all construction, contracts in today’s industry. The history of schedule development, from a planning tool to a comprehensive project management tool is covered. Logic development, detailed cost loading, manpower loading, equipment utilization, disruption and delay analysis, and float identification and manipulation are covered in this course.

Required Textbook: Construction Planning and Scheduling, Fourth Edition by Jimmie W. Hinze; Prentice Hall / Pearson. ISBN13: 9780132473989

Class begins on September 5, 2023. Class ends on November 7, 2023. (These meetings will be in person at the CPP campus.)

This course covers an overview of construction accounting and cost control management from the prospective of a project manager/construction manager. Topics include construction accounting codes, accounting terms and management information systems used in construction, budget tracking & projection, job cost reporting, labor/material/equipment costing and subcontractor & vendor invoices, overhead costs, owner pay applications (billings), review of percentage of completion method & schedule of values, contract revenues/profits and internal controls.

Required Textbook:  Financial Management and Accounting Fundamentals for Construction, 4th Edition by Daniel W. Halpin & Bolivar A. Senior. ISBN-13: 9780470182710 

Class begins on September 11, 2023. Class ends on November 13, 2023. (These meetings will be in person at the CPP campus.) 

Schedule note: Class on September 18th, 2023 will take place online through Zoom.

Guidelines and requirements for managing and administering the labor relations/employee relations programs in construction. Topics include a review of applicable labor laws, including Davis/Bacon, OSHA, E.E.O., and F.L.S.A.

* This class has been replaced by CMC 170 – Project Management Engineer for Construction.