CSM-1510 Residential Construction Management

Credits 3
An overview of the residential construction process, from concept through design, finance and construction, to turnover. This course is aimed at the owner/builder and is designed to explain his/her role in each step of the process.

Course Outcomes

Create a set of plans and specifications for a complete residential construction project – site prep, concrete, framing, plumbing, electrical, etc.
Create valid, enforceable contracts and subcontracts.
Choose the proper form of insurance for a particular construction process.
Demonstrate the impact of specifications on a construction project budget.
Schedule the construction process.
For a given residential construction project, make an informed choice between an owner-managed or contractor-managed project.
Create a complete budget, with contingencies, for an entire residential construction project.
Determine the best method for financing a given residential project.