COM - Construction Management A.A.S.

Locate specific details from a drawing set, including plan, elevation, section, and detail drawings

Produce architectural drawings that display all necessary views, notes, and material lists

Explain the difference between various common manufacturing materials and possess knowledge of the process available to transform these materials into finished products

Demonstrate the proper use of standard hand and power tools

Identify the major components required for building construction as they pertain to foundations, framing, and interior/exterior finishing

Demonstrate the proper setup and usage of typical surveying instruments used to prepare a site for future construction

Utilize the necessary mathematics to formulate components, such as points, angles, areas, and elevations, to be used for survey drawings

Demonstrate proper procedures for laying out and installing electrical systems and equipment for national electrical code specifications

Organize and write technical reports based on data and specifications necessary for typical construction projects

Demonstrate the procedures necessary for preparation and installation of concrete and masonry products used on construction projects

Demonstrate the use of a computer-aided drafting workstation in creating architectural drawings

Explain the importance of developing an accurate construction estimate before beginning construction projects

Demonstrate the proper care and technique required for finishing a construction project

Interpret OSHA regulations and apply them to all construction areas, equipment, and employees

Demonstrate a background in the liberal arts and social science areas so that their education is not too narrowly technical and lacking in aesthetics and consideration of social issues

Communicate with others in a professional manner by means of verbal, written, and electronic media

Develop a style of workmanship and collaboration necessary for a team environment

Understand local and national building codes and apply that knowledge to all construction projects

Demonstrate the procedures for a typical construction project, taking it from initial concept to finished product

Demonstrate organizational skills as they relate to people, materials, and equipment necessary for construction projects

Prepare bid sheets and construct documents for typical construction projects

Demonstrate professional mannerism and ethics to employees, vendors, and customers