210 General and Specialty Contractor Dynamics
Class Syllabus

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Introduction
Learning Objectives
Class Organization
Grading Policies
Reading Ahead

Introduction 

This course explores the dynamic relationships that exist between construction contractors of all types, (general contractors, subcontractors, specialty contractors, material and equipment suppliers), to accomplish the execution of a successful project.  This course will help the construction professional to understand and recognize the importance of each part of the construction system and how to coordinate the work within the system.

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Learning objectives:

By the end of this class you should be able to;

1. Understand the systems approach to organizing a construction project.
2. Use the project specifications to determine the trades and contactors associate with the CSI Masterformat divisions.
3. Identify the work requirements and to qualify the specialty contractors.
4. Learn how to develop a patterning attitude for your project team.
5. Facilitate open communication through meeting participation.
6. Use the plans to identify the interrelatedness of the work.
7.  Review the role of the specialty contractor in site planning
8. Identify specialty contractors' mobilization needs.
9. Use short interval planning to gain flexibility in time management.
10. Develop strategies that will help specialty contractors be more productive.
11. Identify the process for project closeout
12. Coordinate punch list completion.

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Class Organization and Grading

The following table lists the learning modules, the maximum value in points a student can receive within each module, and the time in which the modules must be finished.

It is important that the student keep up with the class and not fall behind.   Course modules will be made available to students on Sunday of each week.  Class work must be completed before the following Monday.  Students will not be able to work ahead of the class although reading assignments will be made available in advance.   Actual dates that modules will become available will be posted in advance on the course calendar.

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Grading Policies

Graded assignments will consist of one quiz for each module and participation in at least two class discussions.   Each quiz will count 10 points and class discussions will count 15 points per module.  Students learn more and learn better when they discuss the topic at hand.  For that reason, I consider the regular weekly discussions to be even more important than the weekly quizzes.

Grades will be posted on a weekly basis.  You will have full access to your grade sheet so you will be able to keep track of how you are doing at all times.

Your overall grade in the course will be determined by the total number of points you have accumulated on quizzes and assignments.   The grading scale is as follows:

• A  225 to 250 points

• B  200 to 224 points

• C  175 to 199 points

• D 140 to 174 points

• Anything less will be considered an F or an unauthorized withdrawal from the course.

You will be given more information about the grading and other course matters in the Orientation Module.

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The Textbook

The textbook for this class is Unit 10, General and Specialty Contractor Dynamics (S), 1st Edition.

Textbook ordering information can be found at this link.

If you order a used book be sure you are getting the correct edition.

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Reading Ahead

This table details the reading assignments for the entire course.  This will give you opportunity to read ahead and get a jump on upcoming modules.

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