Construction Management Technology (CMT)

CMT 120. Construction Safety

Credits: 4
Typically Offered: FALL
This course provides an overview of construction industry standards and practices for accident prevention, hazard identification, and compliance with safety regulations. Emphasis is placed on understanding the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and other federal and state legislative requirements. Students will explore safety methods, procedures, and equipment used to ensure field safety across various phases of construction projects. Upon successful completion of the course, students will earn the OSHA 30 credential, demonstrating proficiency in construction safety standards and practices.

CMT 130. Construction Diagrams

Credits: 4
Typically Offered: SPRING
This course introduces construction drawings, focusing on reading, interpreting, and communicating their content. Students will analyze blueprints, symbols, annotations, and specifications, with emphasis on dimensioning, plan organization, and technical details for residential and commercial projects.

CMT 140. Construction Methods, Materials and Equipment

Credits: 4
Typically Offered: FALL
This course provides an overview of the materials, methods, and equipment used in modern construction. Topics include the properties and applications of masonry, steel, wood, concrete, and plastics, as well as recent trends in construction materials and techniques. Students will also study structural systems, construction codes, and methods for interpreting construction drawings.

CMT 145. Building Electrical/Mechanical Systems

Credits: 4
Typically Offered: SPRING
This course provides foundational knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems in construction, focusing on the technical and administrative aspects of electrical work. Topics include circuits, power transmission, secondary distribution systems, measurement, instrumentation, and various building systems such as lighting, HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection, with an emphasis on energy conservation, safety, and code compliance. Students will gain essential skills in estimating, reading blueprints, and understanding electrical and mechanical systems within buildings.

CMT 210. Codes and Inspections

Credits: 3
Typically Offered: FALL
This course covers building codes and the code inspections process used in the design and construction of residential and commercial buildings. Emphasis is placed on commercial, residential, and accessibility (ADA) building codes.

CMT 220. Construction Estimating Principles

Credits: 4
Prerequisite: CMT 130, CMT 140 and CMT 145 or departmental approval.
Typically Offered: FALL
In this course, you will learn the principles of construction estimating and bidding, covering basic concepts, procedures, terminology, and pricing techniques. The course introduces methods for calculating quantities and costs of materials, labor, management, and other construction-related items. It also includes print reading, basic scheduling concepts, and may incorporate computer program applications to enhance estimating accuracy and efficiency.

CMT 230. Construction Planning and Scheduling

Credits: 4
Prerequisites: CMT 140 and CMT 145 or departmental approval.
Typically Offered: SPRING
This course covers the fundamental concepts of planning, scheduling, and controlling construction projects, with an emphasis on the use of software applications. Students will learn to create and analyze diagrams, precedence networks, and resource allocation plans, as well as perform time assignments and computations. Key topics include the Critical Path Method (CPM), project monitoring, and schedule updating. The course equips students with the skills needed to effectively manage construction project timelines and resources.

CMT 240. Construction Contracts and Law

Credits: 3
Prerequisite: CT 252 or departmental approval.
Typically Offered: SPRING
This course introduces different types of contracts, legal requirements, and liabilities that are related to the construction industry. This course also introduces the basics of construction contracts including typical contract terms and conditions and formation, administration and interpretation of contracts.

CMT 252. Project Management

Credits: 3
Prerequisites: BCT 216 and BCT 218.
Typically Offered: FALL
This course provides study in construction project management. Students will study, develop and apply workplace interpersonal skills, construction documentation, trades and resource scheduling and control and construction planning.

CMT 253. Construction Scheduling

Credits: 3
Prerequisite: CMT 252.
Typically Offered: SPRING
This course gives an overview of construction scheduling. Emphasis is placed on coordinating plans, specifications, construction materials, employees, subcontractors, equipment and evaluating if resources and schedules are being utilized in an efficient and profitable process.