Construction Management and Contracts Practicum

Catalog description

In this course, within the context of the 24-28-week SoAD Summer to Fall Practicum OPTION, attending during full time employment within the context of a professional architecture office under the instruction of a designated legally registered architect, students will learn construction project management from conceptualization to completion will be studied. The responsibilities of the architect, contractor, subcontractors, and owner/client will be discussed as articulated in the contracts. The responsibilities of the entire project team with each component and stage of the planning process and execution of the project will be examined. Methods of financial management and accounting, construction safety and risk management, quality control and compliance with codes and protocols will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on managing the project and forming strategic relationships with all stakeholders. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisites: ARCH 202, ARCH 211 , ARCH 221, ARCH 222. Corequisites: For students accepted and enrolled in the BSAT CM Concentration Practicum OPTION: ARCH 423P, ARCH 472P, ARCH 481P. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 0-0-3