Construction Materials and Building Systems

C&EE X 407.2

Study construction materials, equipment, methods, and regulatory influences including technology of basic building materials, interior and exterior finishes, plumbing and electrical and mechanical systems.  

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Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
In-Person
Online
Starting at $999.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0

What you can learn.

  • Identify the major construction systems and how they are employed to construct a building
  • Understand the materials involved in the make-up of building construction systems
  • Have the knowledge of the equipment required for the construction of certain systems
  • Compare and contrast the different construction materials and options available for a particular building system and better understand the logic behind the design of a building
  • Understand how the building systems and material used in a project affects the management of that project, including the schedule, buyout, site logistics, and staffing

About this course:

This course studies construction materials, equipment, methods and regulatory influences. Topics include construction for site and civil work; seismic resistance; technology of basic building materials; interior and exterior finishes and plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems. Instruction discusses current developments in materials, systems and construction techniques in light of changing factors of production, regulatory constraints and current trends.

Spring 2024 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Thursday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Available
See Details
Instructor: John H. Gormley
396836
Fee:
$999.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
ENROLL BY: Mar 31, 2024
See Details
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: Jan. 7.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from February 05, 2024 to April 07, 2024
Course Requirements
Book: Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods by Edward Allen and Joseph Iano
(Optional) Book: Building Construction Illustrated by Francis D.K. Ching
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Thu Apr 4, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
Lecture
Thu Apr 11, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
Lecture
Thu Apr 18, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
Lecture
Thu Apr 25, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
Lecture
Thu May 2, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
Lecture
Thu May 9, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
Lecture
Thu May 16, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
Lecture
Thu May 23, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
Lecture
Thu May 30, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
Lecture
Thu Jun 6, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
Lecture
Thu Jun 13, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Available
See Details
Instructor: Matt Pirayeh
396839
Fee:
$999.00
Onlineformat icon
ENROLL BY: Mar 31, 2024
See Details
Notes
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: Jan. 7.
Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from February 05, 2024 to April 07, 2024
Course Requirements
Book: Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods by Edward Allen and Joseph Iano
(Optional) Book: Building Construction Illustrated by Francis D.K. Ching
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Summer 2024 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
-
Thursday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens April 29, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: John H. Gormley
398510
Fee:
$1,050.00
In-Personformat icon
Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Notes

No meeting July 4, 2024.

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: June 23, 2024.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from April 29, 2024 to June 30, 2024
Course Requirements
Book: Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods by Edward Allen and Joseph Iano
(Optional) Book: Building Construction Illustrated by Francis D.K. Ching
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Thu Jun 27, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Lecture
Thu Jul 11, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Lecture
Thu Jul 18, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Lecture
Thu Jul 25, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Lecture
Thu Aug 1, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Lecture
Thu Aug 8, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Lecture
Thu Aug 15, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Lecture
Thu Aug 22, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Lecture
Thu Aug 29, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Lecture
Thu Sep 5, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Lecture
Thu Sep 12, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens April 29, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Matt Pirayeh
398511
Fee:
$1,050.00
Onlineformat icon
Notes
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: Jun. 23
Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from April 29, 2024 to June 30, 2024
Course Requirements
Book: Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods by Edward Allen and Joseph Iano
(Optional) Book: Building Construction Illustrated by Francis D.K. Ching
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

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