Building Construction Engineering I

Catalog description

Building Construction Engineering I ( AE 475 ) offers students core knowledge about the construction processes and methods of different construction systems. Key issues for the construction management of these systems are addressed. This course explores the main methods and procedures for constructing buildings, and focuses on the civil, structural, and envelope elements of buildings. Four main components of building construction engineering are investigated: preconstruction, civil systems, structural systems, and architectural systems. The objective of this course is to develop the students' fundamental understanding of the required steps to plan and construct a successful building project. By the end of the course, students will be able to: identify the construction methods for the building systems; describe the method; explain why the method is being used; provide alternatives for the design; provide a rationale to support or evaluate the choice of alternatives; use their knowledge of building materials and equipment, such as concrete, steel, and masonry, to support their decision-making on the related issues in different construction projects; describe different construction procedures and details and identify the best one for a construction project; create a reasonable project estimate and schedule using the tools for cost estimation and task scheduling; clearly identify project safety, productivity, and quality control concerns as they relate to the systems discussed in this course; show awareness of current design and construction industry trends, issues, and events; and understand team dynamics to strengthen communication and interpersonal skills for professional practice.