Construction Technology

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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Starting at $999.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0
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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.

Fall 2021 Schedule

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Instructor: Perla Hernandez Lastra
380795
Fee:
$999.00
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ENROLL BY: Sep 20, 2021
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Notes
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 04, 2021
Course Requirements
Book: Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods by Edward Allen and Joseph Iano
©2019 John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
ISBN 978-1-119-45025-2
Book: Building Construction Illustrated by Francis D.K. Ching
©2019 John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
ISBN 978-1-119-58316-5
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
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Wednesday 4:00PM - 7:00PM PT
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Instructor: Craig Warner
382657
Fee:
$999.00
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Location: Online
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ENROLL BY: Sep 22, 2021
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Notes
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 06, 2021
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
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Wed Sep 22, 2021
4:00PM PT - 7:00PM PT
Online
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Wed Sep 29, 2021
4:00PM PT - 7:00PM PT
Online
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Wed Oct 6, 2021
4:00PM PT - 7:00PM PT
Online
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Wed Oct 13, 2021
4:00PM PT - 7:00PM PT
Online
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Wed Oct 20, 2021
4:00PM PT - 7:00PM PT
Online
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Wed Oct 27, 2021
4:00PM PT - 7:00PM PT
Online
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Wed Nov 3, 2021
4:00PM PT - 7:00PM PT
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Wed Nov 10, 2021
4:00PM PT - 7:00PM PT
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Wed Nov 17, 2021
4:00PM PT - 7:00PM PT
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Wed Nov 24, 2021
4:00PM PT - 7:00PM PT
Online
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Wed Dec 1, 2021
4:00PM PT - 7:00PM PT
Online

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This course applies towards the following certificates & specializations…

Advanced Plumbing Systems Design
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