The Construction Management certificate is designed for students entering the construction field and are looking to get a fundamental understanding of how the industry works. The certificate will introduce students to the history of the building trades and how the fragmentation of the construction trades has evolved over the years starting with a master builder to the current market conditions. Students will learn the main project participants during a construction project including project owners, architects, engineers, construction managers, subcontractors. Students will familiarize with the responsibilities of each participant in different project delivery environments.  The certificate covers the standard design phases: programming, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, construction documents and construction administration. In addition, students will learn various types of project control systems for project efficiency and documentation and essential elements related to contract law. Lastly, students will learn to identify the equipment and materials used in mechanical systems for heating, ventilating and air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, piping, gas, lighting, water and waste water, conveyance, life safety systems, environmental, security, audio/visual, building systems controls as well as building structural and envelope systems.

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The Project Management Certificate is intended for students who have a basic understanding of the construction processes and are ready to obtain more in-depth industry knowledge. By completing this certificate students will be able estimate construction costs including direct and indirect project costs, perform job cost analysis and forecasting of cost to completion. Labor material and equipment expenses, cash flow, overhead, profitability and general condition costs. Students will also learn scheduling and planning techniques essential to managing a construction project including critical path method, work breakdown structures, activity durations, resource allocation, replanning, monitoring and updating of construction projects. This certificate builds on the Construction management certificate by providing a conceptual understanding of the function and performances of energy systems including mechanical, electrical, electronic and plumbing and transport system. The students will be introduced to concepts of alternative energy sources, energy efficiency, structural implication of mechanical systems, indoor air quality and environmental control strategy. In addition, students will learn the latest sustainability and green building ratings. Lastly, students will familiarize with construction building codes with reference to the International Building Codes (IBC) and how the code was developed, how it is interpreted and hot it is applied to the design and construction of buildings. The certificate covers concepts related to space use and occupancy, types of contraction, fire-resistive construction, interior finishes, building materials, inspections and tests.

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The Construction Leadership certificate is designed for students who wish to learn how to operate within the unionized environment of the construction field. The certificate covers various perspectives on the collective bargaining systems and includes legal and regulatory environment, problem-solving and the roles of labor and corporation. The certificate also covers issues related to safety and health hazards in the construction environment including program development, safety and health program implementation, and prevention. The certificate features updates for construction regulations, construction job audit, training requirements and OSHA regulations. In addition, this certificate is designed to prepare students to become more effective leaders and communicators in the construction  industry. Students will define and role-play effective communication strategies that simulate situations they may encounter within the industry such as general-subcontractors interactions, corporate and labor relations. Principles of negotiation and disputes resolution are also covered in this certificate. Lastly, as part of the Construction Leadership certificate students will become experts in a particular issue within their specific trades. Students will look around their work environment and search for ways to improve the daily operations and increase productivity for their respective companies.  The applied research contained within the Construction Leadership certificate will allow students to become subject matter experts ready to lead construction units and/or their very own construction companies.

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