Course Descriptions 2023-2024 School Year BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY BCT2750  Construction Management 2  3.0   O Construction Management 2 is a continuation of Construction Management 1. The businessman's responsibilities are introduced and practiced in a term-long project. Emphasis is placed on control of the contractor's direct and indirect costs and the management of men, materials, machines and money. The student will become familiar with accounting methods used to control costs in the construction organization. The completer will understand costs, percentage of completion and accrual methods of accounting and will complete entries to the general ledger and various subsidiary ledgers. Students will prepare financial reports for the organization and maintain costs records on a construction project.... Full Description BCN1221C  Construction Techniques 1  4.0   O Construction Techniques 1 is a lecture/lab class which offers the student insights into the construction process and practical experiences in the practices and principles of construction. Lecture portions of this course will introduce the student to systems, methods and equipment available and commonly used on a light construction project. A construction project will be followed from site work through dry-in during class discussions. Lab sessions, field trips and/or practical exercises will allow students to use carpentry hand and power tools and to practice the skills often required of the small contractor's labor force. Students will perform building layout, wood floor framing, wall framing, roof framing, subfloor, sheathing, decking and. Full Description BCN1251C  Light Construction Drafting  3.0   P Application of basic drafting principles as they apply to light construction in architecture.... Full Description BCN1760  Construction Codes and Regulations  3.0   O A course of study in requirements by regulatory agencies pertaining to the construction industry and job site safety. This course includes a complete study of the current edition of the Standard Building Code and other regulations applicable to light construction. Students will complete a company safety plan during discussions of construction safety and OSHA regulations.... Full Description BCN2272  Blueprint Reading  3.0   O Blueprint Reading is a study of principles involved in the use and interpretation of drawings and specifications commonly used in light construction. Plan views, elevations, sections and schedules are examined in depth. Use of various lines and symbols are explained. Students will practice visualizing the three-dimensional building from two-dimensional drawings. Divisions 2-16 of the C.S.I. standard format for construction specifications are covered.... Full Description BCN2405  Construction Mechanics  5.0   P A vocabulary and working course to prepare the student for making structural decisions in architecture and building construction. The student begins to develop a structural sense of importance to structural design by use of basic principles of statics and strength of materials.... Full Description SUR2001C  Construction Surveying  3.0   O Practical experience in plane surveying with emphasis on care and use of instruments, field notes, simple site plan work, elevations and construction grades. This is a hands-on course.... Full Description BCN1040  Sustainable Construction  3.0   O This course is designed to present students with a complete overview of sustainable building practices and methods. Students will learn and understand sustainable construction practices, techniques, rating systems and theory as it relates to light construction.... Full Description BCT2705  Construction Management 1  4.0   O Construction Management 1 is an introduction to basic legal skills and ethical knowledge needed to run a light construction office. Emphasis is on the business organization, Florida construction licensing law, the general and special conditions of both prime contracts and subcontracts, the Florida mechanics lien law, Workers Compensation and Liability Insurance coverage and state and federal tax reporting requirements. Direct and indirect costs of a small business are identified and explored.... Full Description BCN2939C  Construction Capstone  3.0   O This course is designed to give students the experience and opportunity to complete a construction delivery project in conjunction with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Residential Construction Management Competition (RCMC). Students will produce complete: full working construction drawings, material and labor estimate, working schedule, student designed value engineering, and a professional presentation for a single-family home project as determined by either the NAHB or RCMC. The project will also include additional experience performing sustainable construction project analysis, green certification feasibility and a perspective energy rating. Students will be given the choice to work on the RCMC project or to work on anot Full Description BCT2770  Construction Estimating  3.0   O Construction Estimating is a culmination of several courses taken previously. Students will prepare a complete residential estimate from quantity takeoff to bid proposal. They will understand the role of the estimator in the construction organization, competitive bidding in the marketplace, and subcontractor/vendor competition will be discussed.... Full Description BCN2450  Structural Design  3.0   O An introduction to the physical science of applied mechanics, with emphasis placed on the sizing of simple members of wood and steel for light construction.... Full Description BCN1256  Building Information Modeling  3.0   O This course is designed to prepare students with skills and proficiencies needed in building information modeling (BIM). Students will learn to model and create building elements, envelope systems, building features, and produce both BIM presentation and traditional building construction plans using BIM software. They will be able to navigate and analyze 3D construction models through operation of software in order to discover discrepancies and make critical changes to ensure a smooth construction process for the contractor and subcontractors performing the work.... Full Description BCN1210  Building Construction Materials  3.0   P Building Construction Materials is a study of materials and supplies used in construction. Identification, uses, manufacture and structure of wood, cement, masonry and metal materials are discussed. The course focuses on the advantages and disadvantages of materials as they relate to durability, permeability, aesthetic qualities, internal stresses, heat and sound energy transfer, combustibility, fire ratings, and other physical characteristics.... Full Description BCN2222C  Construction Techniques 2  4.0   O Construction Techniques 2 is a lecture/lab class which offers the student insights into the construction process. Students will gain practical experience in principles of construction while wrapping the envelope of a building in a light construction project. Lecture portions of this course will introduce the student to systems, methods and equipment available and commonly used on a light construction project. This is a continuation of Construction Techniques 1. A construction project will be followed from the dry-in stage through completion during class discussions. Lab sessions, field trips and/or practical exercises will allow students to use hand and power tools for carpentry and to practice the skills often required of the small contra Full Description BCN2560  Related Specialty Trades  3.0   O Related Specialty Trades is an introduction to the requirements, design and construction of utilities and environmental control systems which are an integral part of modern structures. Emphasis is placed on electrical; heating, ventilation and air conditioning; and plumbing systems. Basic theory, efficiency, applications and scheduling of major subcontracts are included. A simple bar graph and the critical path method of scheduling are included in this course.... Full Description BCN1004  Construction Field Technology  3.0   O In this course, students will develop knowledge and skills related to the use of current and emerging construction field technology, including electronic tablets, aerial drones, 3D scanning, and Building Information Modeling (BIM).... Full Description BCV0480  Building Maintenance Helper  12.0   V This course is intended to teach the technological aspects of the building maintenance industry through classroom instruction and practical experience.... Full Description BCV0482  Building Maintenance Technician 2  6.0   V This course is intended to teach the technological aspects of the building maintenance industry through classroom instruction and practical experience.... Full Description BCV0483  Building Maintenance Assistant Supervisor  8.0   V This course is intended to teach the technological aspects of the building maintenance industry through classroom instruction and practical experience.... Full Description BCV0481  Building Maintenance Technician 1  6.0   V This course is intended to teach the technological aspects of the building maintenance industry through classroom instruction and practical experience.... Full Description