Construction Professional Class Schedule

Class Number: 2017 | CEU: 2 | Fee: $250

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Online

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This self-paced six module Introduction to Concrete seminar is an introduction to both Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) and Asphaltic Concrete. PCC, hereinafter called concrete, is arguably the world's most used construction material. Students will become familiar with the materials and properties of each along with the manipulators used including fromwork, additives, and reinforcement.

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Course fee $ 250

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Online asynchronous
Class sessions are entirely online with no set day/time.

Class Number: 2021 | CEU: 4.5 | Fee: $576

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This construction blueprint reading class covers a foundation skill in construction. All construction professionals, regardless of whether they are working in the field or in the office, must know how to read blueprints. Blueprint reading does require practice and some basic knowledge of blueprints. This online blueprint reading course is designed to provide students with that foundation knowledge and enough practice at reading blueprints to get started. Mastery of blueprint reading will come with practice and with using blueprints on the job on a regular basis. Learning Objectives By the end of this blueprint reading online class students will: - Have an elementary knowledge of blueprint reading as it relates to building construction projects; - Understand in general terms the design process and the role of design professionals; - Be able to find trade information using blueprints; - Be able to answer basic construction questions related to layout and installation of materials at the jobsite; - Be able to identify elementary problems or short comings of the blueprints in use. Textbook: Construction Blueprint Reading Link to: Blueprint Reading for Construction, 7th Edition Goodheart Wilcox, by Walter Brown and Daniel Dorfmuller. Be sure you are getting the correct edition of the book and, if you are buying a used book, make sure that all of the drawings are included. Important Note!! Whoever you order the book from, be sure they include the blueprints with the textbook. The book comes with a set of blueprints we will use in class but some students have reported the book being sold at a discount without the blueprints.

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Course fee $576

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Online asynchronous
Class sessions are entirely online with no set day/time.

Class Number: 2022 | CEU: 4.5 | Fee: $576

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The first of two hands-on detailed estimating courses in which students learn how to estimate general conditions, site work, excavation, concrete and masonry. Be sure to look over the prerequisite knowledge for this class. To do well in this CP 9105 estimating and bidding course students should already have the following skills: - Know how to read blueprints - Know how to use a spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel, Numbers (Mac), or the spreadsheet software found in open source software programs (i.e. LibreOffice, Open Office) - Have a basic knowledge of construction estimating subjects including: o Basic math skills o Estimating terminology (quantity take off, unit price, production rate, etc.) o Use of the calculator and architectural scale - Be able to organize your work so it can be easily understood by others Students should consider taking Introduction to Construction Estimating and/or Construction Blueprint Reading if they need more information in these areas before taking this class. Learning Objectives: - Planning for and organizing an estimate. - Estimating the cost of general conditions. - Preparing quantity take off of excavation and back-fill. - Preparing a quantity take off of concrete, and form work. - Using unit prices to price estimates. - Preparing a quantity take off and conceptual estimate of masonry work. Textbook: Estimating and Bidding 1 Link to: Estimating in Building Construction, 9th Edition by Steven Peterson and Frank Dagostino Students will also need the following materials: - A calculator - An architectural scale - A couple of colored pencils - A spreadsheet program (Excel, Numbers). An acceptable free spreadsheet program can be downloaded from OpenOffice.org

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Course fee $576

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Online asynchronous
Class sessions are entirely online with no set day/time.

Class Number: 2023 | CEU: 4.5 | Fee: $576

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This Estimating and Bidding 2 course features hands-on estimating and quantity take off activities associated with Metals, Wood, Doors and Windows, Finishes, Electrical, and Mechanical Estimating. We will also focus on the preparation of work-place ready estimating documents. By the end of this online class students will be able to: - Estimate the conceptual cost of structural metals. - Prepare quantity take off and estimate of rough carpentry. - Prepare a quantity take off of roofing and waterproofing. - Use unit prices to price doors and windows. - Prepare quantity take off and estimate various finishes. - Prepare a quantity take off and conceptual estimate of mechanical systems. - Prepare a quantity take off and conceptual estimate of electrical systems. The Certificate in Construction Estimating program includes this class. Prerequisite knowledge: To do well in this CP 9106 estimating and bidding online class students should already have the following skills. - Know how to read blueprints - Know how to use a spread sheet software such as Microsoft Excel, Numbers (Mac) - Have a basic knowledge of construction estimating subjects including: o Basic math skills. o Estimating terminology (quantity take off, unit price, production rate, etc.). o Use of the calculator and architectural scale. - Be able to organize your work so it can be easily understood by others. Students should consider taking Introduction to Construction Estimating and/or Construction Blueprint Reading if they need more information in these areas before taking this class. Those courses are not prerequisites but they will be a part of the Certificate in Construction Estimating. Estimating and Bidding 1 is not a prerequisite. Learning objectives By the end of this class students will be able to: - Perform quantity take offs and conceptual estimating for structural and miscellaneous metals. - Prepare quantity take offs and estimates for rough carpentry and framing. - Prepare quantity take offs and conceptual estimates for waterproofing and roofing. - Prepare a quantity take off and conceptual estimate of various finish trades. - Utilize conceptual estimating methods to arrive at mechanical and plumbing budgets. - Utilize conceptual estimating methods to arrive at electrical budgets. Textbook: Estimating and Bidding 2 Link to: Estimating in Building Construction, 9th Edition by Steven Peterson and Frank Dagostino Students will also need the following materials: - A calculator - An architectural scale - A couple of colored pencils - A spreadsheet program (Excel, Numbers). An acceptable free spreadsheet program can be downloaded from OpenOffice.org

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Course fee $576

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Online asynchronous
Class sessions are entirely online with no set day/time.

Class Number: 2024 | CEU: 4.5 | Fee: $576

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This Construction Materials and Processes online course will give the student an overall understanding of materials and methods. Each week we will study one specific material category, one specific construction process, and an overall construction system. The student will have the opportunity to expand the studies to include materials and processes which are normally encountered by the student in his/her work place. In addition the student is expected to research and report on the session materials and processes with respect to sustainable or green construction. Learning objectives By the end of this construction materials and processes online class students will: - Be able to recognize quality control procedures for various materials. - Be familiar with material manufacturing processes. - Understand the physical limitations of the materials we are studying. - Understand how the materials we are studying are used in construction. - Know where to find information about materials when needed. - Understand the regulatory environment under which materials are manufactured and incorporated into new structures. - Know the relevant history of each material. - Know the important aspects of how each material is used in construction processes. Textbook: Construction Materials and Processes Link to: Building Construction Illustrated, 5th Edition by Francis D. K. Ching and Cassandra Adams

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Course fee $576

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Online asynchronous
Class sessions are entirely online with no set day/time.

Class Number: 2025 | CEU: 4.5 | Fee: $576

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The purpose of this Construction Equipment and Methods online course is to give the student an overall understanding of construction equipment and selected construction methods. This includes selection, economy, and productivity of common construction equipment and construction procedures for site development and industrial, heavy and civil construction. The course will introduce students to civil construction plans, determining earthwork quantities, equipment economics and utilization, equipment production rates, fundamentals of earth moving and excavating, loading and hauling equipment. Learning objectives By the end of this construction equipment and methods online class you will: - Learn how to best utilize construction equipment on site work and heavy civil projects - Become familiar with construction equipment and their capabilities - Understand standard designations, sizes, and gradations of equipment - Properly select heavy equipment based on applications, utilization, productivity, and other factors - Understand the elements of equipment cost and evaluating investment alternatives - Develop a basic understanding of unit price and earthwork quantities - Develop an increased awareness of civil construction blueprints - Be able to demonstrate awareness of construction safety related to earth moving operations Textbook: Construction Equipment and Methods Link to: Means Heavy Construction Handbook, 45th Edition by Richard C. Ringwald CAT Handbook 46 Edition (free pdf download)

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Course fee $576

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Online asynchronous
Class sessions are entirely online with no set day/time.

Class Number: 2028 | CEU: 4.5 | Fee: $576

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Both oral and written communication carry a deep impact on the people you work with and the situations under which you work. Communication is multi-faceted. It includes nonverbal communication, body language, listening, inflection, and written communication. Without quality skills in each of these categories you are putting yourself and your career at risk. This online course is designed for you to become a more effective supervisor by becoming a more effective communicator. The skills you learn within the course will be put to use right away! Learning objectives By the end of this Communication online class you will: - Learn about the different forms of communication - Understand how effective communications affect productivity - Be able to effectively communicate within your company¿s communication system - Be able to recognize and overcome barriers to communication - Communicate with peers and supervisors effectively - Harness the techniques of listening - Apply your listening skills as a management method - Control the nature and tempo of a conversation - Learn to use questioning skills - Learn how to use both open-ended and closed-ended questions - Establish a negotiation strategy through which you will be able to reach commitment and agreement - Communicating with difficult people - Learn to communicate effectively with your crew - Deliver better, more precise working instructions - Learn how to offer corrective feedback - Develop useful writing skills - Learn to lead a successful meeting - Understand why others have problems communicating with you - Understand the basic functions and procedures of electronic communications - Learn how to use the Internet and WWW for communications - Be able to develop a plan for improving communications Textbook: Oral and Written Communication for Construction Supervisors STP Unit 2, Oral and Written Communications, 5th Edition. The cost of each hard copy textbook is approximately $155 plus shipping and handling. All 200 series textbooks are available on Amazon in a Kindle edition for $50. Allow at least 5 working days between ordering the book and receiving it by the least expensive shipping. Foreign students should allow at least 2 to 3 weeks for delivery. You can have your book delivered more quickly by paying more for the shipping.

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Course fee $576

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Online asynchronous
Class sessions are entirely online with no set day/time.

Class Number: 2029 | CEU: 4.5 | Fee: $576

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This Contract Documents and Construction Law online course focuses on understanding the relationship between contract documents and the construction process. We will explore contractual relationships, legal roles and responsibilities, and contract types. Legal issues will be studied including regulatory issues, liens, bonds, insurance, and how standardized forms are used. General conditions clauses that affect levels of decision making authority, project close-out and the superintendent's role as agent of the contractor will be studied. We will study legal issues that often result in construction disputes including differing site conditions, time and schedule impacts, change orders and changed conditions. We will also study contract dispute resolution including negotiations, alternative dispute resolutions, and litigation of disputes. Learning objectives By the end of this class students will: - Understand the importance of contract documents and construction law as they pertain to on site construction supervisors. - Be able to understand and use common legal terms. - Understand the different forms of formal dispute resolution including litigation, arbitration and mediation. - Understand the roles of partnering in avoiding construction conflicts by communicating and building trust between contractual partied. - Be able to differentiate between various contractual relationships by understanding the roles and responsibilities of contractual parties. - Understand the different types of construction contracts and how the construction supervisors role may be affected by them. - Be able to determine the levels of decision making authority and relationships as defined by the general conditions. - Learn how to recognize, develop and manage a documentation system - Understand the effects of changes as they are encountered and develop methods to react to potential conflicts resulting from changes. - Know how to recognize differing site conditions and understand the importance of handling changed conditions effectively. - Know how to handle schedule impacts, delays, accelerations, suspensions and disruption of time related work activities. - Be able to resolve conflicts and issues through negotiation. Textbook: Contract Documents and Construction Law STP Unit 4 Participants Manual: Contract Documents and Construction Law, 2015 Edition The cost of each textbook is approximately $156 plus shipping and handling. If you order a used book be sure you are getting the correct edition. Allow at least 5 working days between ordering the book and receiving it by the least expensive shipping. Foreign students should allow at least 2 to 3 weeks for delivery. You can have your book delivered more quickly by paying more for the shipping.

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Course fee $576

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Online asynchronous
Class sessions are entirely online with no set day/time.

Class Number: 2030 | CEU: 4.5 | Fee: $576

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Students will learn how to plan, prepare and update construction project schedules in this course. We will study construction planning and will practice preparing a project plan. Through the use of case studies we will learn how to define construction activities, determine activity duration, and assemble the activities into a logical construction schedule. We will learn to create and use bar charts and critical path schedules. Methods for communication of the project plan will be applied in work shop type activities. We will study the use of computers in construction scheduling and investigate some of the popular scheduling programs currently in use. Other topics to be studies will include: assigning constraints, inputting resources, formatting options, sorting and filtering. Updating the schedule and the use of short interval production schedules will be stressed. Applying scheduling information to change orders, payment schedules and acceleration situations will be studied. Learning objectives By the end of this Planning and Scheduling class students will: - Become familiar with the process of project planning and the efficiencies derived from planning. - Be able to define schedule activities and assign reasonable durations to the activities. - Know how to sequence the activities for logical project flow. - Be able to prepare a short procurement schedule. - Be able to prepare a bar chart schedule and use it properly. - Learn about schedule float and understand how float can be used to delay or lengthen activities and to smooth manpower requirements. - Be familiar computerized scheduling and understand both its limitations and advantages. - Be able to apply constraints, sorts and filters to a computer generated schedule. - Understand what resources are and how they can be coordinated with the schedule. - Know how to use the schedule as a resource for crew and manpower assignments. - Be able to apply methods for monitoring, comparing and updating the project schedule. - Understand how to use the short-term schedule as a communication tool. - Learn about schedule acceleration methods and how to apply them. - Learn how the schedule is used as documentation for changes and disputes. Textbook: Planning and Scheduling STP Unit 5 Participants Manual: Planning and Scheduling, 2015 Edition. The cost of each textbook is approximately $156 plus shipping and handling. If you order a used book be sure you are getting the correct edition. Allow at least 5 working days between ordering the book and receiving it by the least expensive shipping. Foreign students should allow at least 2 to 3 weeks for delivery. You can have your book delivered more quickly by paying more for the shipping.

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Course fee $576

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Online asynchronous
Class sessions are entirely online with no set day/time.

Class Number: 2031 | CEU: 4.5 | Fee: $576

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The purpose of this 305 Building Green online course is to provide construction professionals with information that will help them to effectively bid, contract, build and close out green building projects. We will explore the green building process from the contractor's and subcontractor's point of view. Learning objectives By the end of this Building Green online class students will: - Know how green building impacts material and equipment procurement - Understand how construction scheduling and sequencing is impacted by green building - Be familiar with the risks imposed by green construction - Know how to reduce the risks of green construction - Know how to find green construction impact information in the specifications and contract - Be able to evaluate subcontractors and material suppliers for green projects - Understand the construction delivery methods associated with green projects - Understand green procurement and the contractors responsibilities for same - Know how green building will impact the construction processes - Understand green project close-out and commissioning - Know how to work with an outside commissioning authority to complete the job Textbook: Building Green Buildings: The Contractor's Perspective Link to: Contractors Guide to Green Building Construction: Management, Project Delivery, Documentation, and Risk Reduction by Thomas E. Glavinich

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Course fee $576

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Online asynchronous
Class sessions are entirely online with no set day/time.

Course	Title	Class Number	Meeting and Location	Term	Fee	Refund Code
CP 9099 [01]	Introduction to Concrete	2017	6/26/23 - 9/3/23. (Online)	Summer 2023	$250	CEL_1SUM
CP 9100 [01]	Introduction to Construction	2018	6/26/23 - 9/3/23. (Online)	Summer 2023	$250	CEL_1SUM
CP 9101 [01]	Introduction to Construction Estimating	2019	6/26/23 - 9/3/23. (Online)	Summer 2023	$576	CEL_1SUM
CP 9102 [01]	Essential Construction Math	2020	6/26/23 - 9/3/23. (Online)	Summer 2023	$576	CEL_1SUM
CP 9103 [01]	Construction Blueprint Reading	2021	6/26/23 - 9/3/23. (Online)	Summer 2023	$576	CEL_1SUM
CP 9105 [01]	Estimation and Bidding I	2022	6/26/23 - 9/3/23. (Online)	Summer 2023	$576	CEL_1SUM
CP 9106 [01]	Estimating and Bidding II	2023	6/26/23 - 9/3/23. (Online)	Summer 2023	$576	CEL_1SUM
CP 9107 [01]	Construction Materials and Processes	2024	6/26/23 - 9/3/23. (Online)	Summer 2023	$576	CEL_1SUM
CP 9108 [01]	Construction Equipment and Methods	2025	6/26/23 - 9/3/23. (Online)	Summer 2023	$576	CEL_1SUM
CP 9110 [01]	Civil Blue Print Reading and Materials	2026	6/26/23 - 9/3/23. (Online)	Summer 2023	$576	CEL_1SUM
CP 9114 [01]	Estimating Civil and Site work Construction	2027	6/26/23 - 9/3/23. (Online)	Summer 2023	$576	CEL_1SUM
CP 9202 [01]	Oral and Written Communication	2028	6/26/23 - 9/3/23. (Online)	Summer 2023	$576	CEL_1SUM
CP 9204 [01]	Contract Documents and Construction Law	2029	6/26/23 - 9/3/23. (Online)	Summer 2023	$576	CEL_1SUM
CP 9205 [01]	Construction Planning and Scheduling	2030	6/26/23 - 9/3/23. (Online)	Summer 2023	$576	CEL_1SUM
CP 9305 [01]	Building Green Buildings: Contractor's Perspective	2031	6/26/23 - 9/3/23. (Online)	Summer 2023	$576	CEL_1SUM

Refund Code	Full Refund	75% Refund	No Refund
CEL_1	Class dropped one day prior to class start day	N/A	Class dropped on or beyond class start day
CEL_1SUM	Class dropped one day prior to class start day	N/A	Class dropped on or beyond class start day
CEL_2	Class dropped one day prior to class start day	Class dropped on class start day	Class dropped beyond class start day
CEL_2SUM	Class dropped one day prior to class start day	Class dropped on class start day	Class dropped beyond class start day
CEL_ACSU	Class dropped on or before June 9	Class dropped between June 10 and June 16	Class dropped on June 17 and beyond

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