Construction Management (30 Credits)

The purpose of the Construction Management specialization is to prepare professionals to serve as leaders within the construction management segment of the industry and who can promote the enhancement of the construction management discipline. Coursework within the specialization is directed toward applied research, the advancement of the construction organization, and professional management leading to the effective and efficient control of the construction process. Development of high quality communication practices for the construction management process is of paramount importance to the construction specialization. In addition, legal and ethical dimensions applied to the construction process will be an integral part of the specialization.

The specialization is open to persons having had undergraduate/graduate studies in construction management and/or related disciplines. Validated work experience in the construction industry is required.

The goals are:

• To encourage applied research and the scientific method of problem solving as a means of improving the construction management professional.

• To provide an educational environment for the advancement of construction education at the doctoral level.

• To develop professional construction personnel who can promote construction management and construction education.

• To encourage the respect for and importance of construction education to the economy of a global society.

Construction Management Schedule:

General Technology Core Course Descriptions:

Bowling Green State University (BGSU)
TECH 682 (710): Advanced Practices in Construction Management (3 hours)

Sustainable Design/Construction green building practices, environmental assessment, alternative construction materials, recycling of materials, EPA regulations are analyzed in different situations.

Indiana State University (ISU)
MF&C 7320: Ethics and Professional Issues of the Construction Process (3 hours)

The course presupposes no formal training in ethical theory. Emphasis will be on critical thinking skills applied to issues experienced by practicing professional in Construction Management.

Indiana State University (ISU)
MCT 701: Construction Data (3 hours)

Collection, Transmission, and Communication including bar coding, digital assistance, real time video conferencing, and use of data in the development, estimating, and contracting process are researched with application to the construction industry.

East Carolina University (ECU)
CMGT 6664: Advanced Practices in Construction Management (3 hours)

Estimating and cost control bidding strategies, cost analysis, productivity statistical analysis based on data are applied to project development and contracting.

North Carolina A & T (NCA&T)
CM 781: Risk Management of the Construction Process Site (3 hours)

The course offers a reflective and reactive study of technological systems, assessment, and innovation in local and global environments. Students will link their environments to a broader international context.

Indiana State University (ISU)
MF&C 6315: Legal Aspects of the Construction Process (3 hours)

Contractual issues, litigation, relationship of contractor/sub-contractor, relationships of contractor/owner from the perspective of a contractor on issues affecting design, procurement, and construction is examined.

Indiana State University (ISU)
MCT 720: Construction Management Techniques (3 hours)

Provides a comprehensive overview of the rules that affect construction. The course explores how to optimize the rules and use them to best advantage.

Bowling Green State University (BGSU)
TECH 711: Construction Economics (3 hours)

Life cycle costs, value engineering, management strategies, and the effect on the economy by construction projects with both national and international perspectives, and operations research are examined in the course.

East Carolina University (ECU)
CMGT 7600: Construction Inspection and Quality Control Processes (3 hours)

Current codes and procedures in sampling, engineering standards, testing procedures and guidelines, data analysis using computer modeling and statistical analysis.

North Carolina A & T (NCA&T)
CM 780: Emerging Trends in Construction Management of International projects (3 hours)

Project delivery systems, remote sensing, 3-dimensional documentation, site logistics, construction materials and methods development, international law, cultural and demographic differences are applied to the construction process. Study will emphasize the international aspect of the construction industry.