Construction Drawings and Specifications
Introduction to Construction Drawings41Blueprint Reading45Architectural Drawings44Structural Drawings45Mechanical Drawings45Site Drawings43Introduction to Construction Specifications43MasterFormat and UniFormat43Writing Construction Specifications40Interpreting Construction Specifications45Specification Review and Approval43Construction Documents40Document Control43Document Revisions46Document Distribution42
Construction Estimating
Overview of Construction Estimating41Types of Construction Estimates46Estimating Methods42Construction Documents and Specifications40Labor Productivity Rates36Labor Unit Costs48Estimating Labor Hours46Labor Cost Estimating Tools44Material Unit Prices46Material Quantity Takeoffs40Material Cost Estimating Tools47Material Procurement and Delivery38Equipment Rental Rates43Equipment Operating Costs41Equipment Cost Estimating Tools40Equipment Management and Scheduling41Overhead Costs44Profit Margin45Estimating Tools and Techniques40Bidding Strategies41
Construction Scheduling
Definition and Purpose of Construction Scheduling48Types of Construction Schedules40Scheduling Software46Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)41Activity Sequencing and Dependency Analysis49Resource Allocation and Leveling44CPM Calculations and Analysis41CPM Scheduling Software44CPM Applications in Construction48Schedule Updates and Progress Tracking42Schedule Analysis and Reporting42Schedule Change Management41Linear Scheduling45Resource-Loaded Scheduling47Probabilistic Scheduling40
Construction Safety
Importance of Construction Safety42Roles and Responsibilities for Safety45Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment44Emergency Preparedness and Response42Types of PPE41Selection and Use of PPE48PPE Regulations and Standards40Site Layout and Access47Excavation and Trenching Safety40Working at Heights44Electrical Safety43Hand and Power Tool Safety40Equipment Operation and Maintenance40Confined Space Safety42Noise and Vibration Control46Dust and Silica Exposure46Environmental Protection42
Construction Project Management
Overview of Construction Project Management42Project Life Cycle45Project Planning and Scheduling41Construction Cost Estimating44Project Budgeting and Control46Procurement and Contract Management43Quality Control and Assurance42Quality Management Systems45Risk Management43Occupational Health and Safety Regulations46Safety Planning and Implementation42Emergency Preparedness and Response47Green Building Principles45Energy Efficiency and Conservation42Water Conservation and Management49
Construction Law and Contracts
Definition and Scope of Construction Law47Types of Construction Contracts43Formation of Construction Contracts47Contract Interpretation and Performance41Contract Modifications and Amendments40Contract Disputes and Resolution42Negligence and Tort Liability42Contractual Liability47Insurance and Risk Management45Design-Build Contracts40Construction Management Contracts43Public-Private Partnerships40
Construction Sustainability
Defining Sustainability in Construction45Benefits of Sustainable Construction48Challenges of Sustainable Construction42Green Building Materials43Energy Efficiency in Buildings42Water Conservation in Construction45Life-Cycle Cost Analysis40Green Building Certifications40Sustainable Construction Financing49Healthy and Comfortable Buildings43Community Engagement in Construction43Construction Workforce Development49Site Selection and Planning41Sustainable Building Design46Sustainable Construction Materials and Methods42Sustainability Metrics and Indicators40Sustainability Reporting and Disclosure37Case Studies in Sustainable Construction45