Volume 7, Issue 02   Spring 2008
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Quick Links - Registration Info Registration Information Long Term Schedule of Classes Demonstration Course Quick Links - Class Syllabi 101 Introduction To Construction Estimating, ENGR 034 (Start anytime) 102 Essential Construction Math X-35 (start anytime) 103 Construction Blueprint Reading, ENGR 033 105  Estimating and Bidding 1, ENGR 021 106 Estimating and Bidding 2, Engr 022 107 Construction Materials and Processes X-18 301 Fundamentals of Green Building Design and Construction 201S Leadership and Motivation Engr 028 203P Problem Solving and Decision Making Engr 029  206T Cost Awareness and Production Control BA 25 Classes start on April 7, 2008.  Register early so you can complete the Orientation Session and receive your textbooks before class starts.	This Construction Education Newsletter contains information about online construction courses offered at San Diego State University and selected nonprofit construction industry organizations. Classes start April 7, 2008.  Registrations are currently being accepted by all providers. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  CONSTRUCTION CLASSES ONLINE NEWSLETTER  Announcing up-coming Online Construction Classes  by Bob George, Bob@ConstructionClasses.com   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  This newsletter contains the following topics: Registration Options for Spring Semester 2008 classes include:  * 101 Introduction to Construction Estimating * 102 Essential Construction Math (non credit) * 103 Construction Blueprint Reading * 105 Estimating and Bidding 1 * 106 Estimating and Bidding 2 * 107 Construction Materials and Practices * 301 Fundamentals of Green Building Design and Construction (New course) * 201S Leadership and Motivation * 203P Problem Solving and Decision Making * 206T Cost Awareness and Production Control
	101 INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING (online) Learn the basic principles of construction estimating. Topics to be studied include: organization of the estimate, types of estimates, elements of an estimate, quantity take off techniques, pricing techniques, adjusting the estimate for a variety of variable factors, estimating labor, materials and equipment, and profit and overhead markups.   You will learn about the different types of estimates and how to organize an estimating document. This course will build a foundation of knowledge that the student will use while estimating virtually any individual trade or project type. More...
	102 ESSENTIAL CONSTRUCTION MATH This class is intended to develop mathematical skills that can be applied to the construction trades through practice and application. This course is an introduction to other courses in construction. While this class is not a prerequisite for any other classes, it does provide a foundation for them. More...
	103 CONSTRUCTION BLUEPRINT READING (online).  Learn how to read architectural, structural, civil, mechanical and electrical blueprints. We will practice looking up information and solving common construction problems by reading the blueprints.  This course is designed to provide you with foundational knowledge and practice at reading blueprints.  More...
	105 ESTIMATING AND BIDDING 1 (online) This course features hands-on estimating and quantity take off activities associated with General Conditions, Earthwork, Site Work, Concrete and Masonry. By the end of this class you should be able to estimate the cost of general conditions, prepare quantity take off of excavation and backfill prepare a quantity take off of concrete, and formwork, use unit prices to price your estimate. More...
	106 ESTIMATING AND BIDDING 2 (online) This course features hands-on estimating and quantity take off activities associated with Metals, Wood, Doors and Windows, Finishes, Electrical, and Mechanical Estimating.  More...
	107 CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND PRACTICES Learn about quality control procedures for various materials, material manufacturing processes and the physical limitations of the materials we are studying.  The regulatory environment under which materials are manufactured and incorporated into new structures will be studied.  More...
	301 Fundamentals of Green Building Design and Construction This course provides an overview of design and construction delivery systems for high performance green buildings.  The US Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) will be studied in some detail.  Sustainability evaluation systems will be reviewed. This course focuses on LEED-NC (new construction) requirements.  More...
	Construction Supervision Classes 201S LEADERSHIP AND MOTIVATION (online)  Learn how to recognize your style of leadership and how to utilize other styles when appropriate. The affect that attitudes and abilities have on job performance and how to positively influence attitudes and abilities will be studied. The leader as goal setter, communicator and role model will all be discussed. Job site applications of all subjects will be stressed. More...
	203P PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING FOR CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISORS (online)  Learn how to identify, prevent, and solve construction problems. Subjects include identifying the source of problems, barriers to problem solving and symptoms that often mask the real problem. Human performance problems, scheduling problems and technical problems will be covered. The 6-step method of problem solving and decision making will be stressed. More...
	206T COST AWARENESS AND PRODUCTION CONTROL (online) Learn the skills necessary for effective control of construction costs at the job site. Apply principles and practices associated with cost awareness and production control to each element of your project. Control of labor and equipment costs.  More...
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