The construction industry is large, varied, and complex. It is intimately interwoven with, and exerts significant influence on, the overall economy of our nation. Constructors — the modern construction professionals — are educated in engineering and architectural principles in the building process, allowing effective communication with the many persons with whom contact is necessary: the design professionals (engineers and architects), specialty subcontractors, manufacturers and distributors of construction materials and products, financiers and others. Additionally, and most importantly, the constructor is a manager. The constructor’s education must include the essentials of contemporary management philosophy, sound business and construction practice, and enlightened human relations. This multidisciplinary curriculum has been developed from these aims which are in consonance with the goals of the Associated Schools of Construction, and with the philosophy of the American Institute of Constructors.

The program was developed for the typical student interested in general preparation for a construction career. A minor in business administration or management is possible by careful selection of electives and a total of 131 semester hours. The Bachelor of Science in Construction (BSC) degree requires a minimum of 127 approved semester hours.

Listing of Construction Courses

CON 100 Introduction to Construction 1 hr.
Introduction to the construction profession. Computer applications, problem solving concepts, design concepts and visualization, industry ethics, professional societies, and university services

CON 132 Construction Graphics 2 hrs.
Symbols, conventions, and details of construction drawings. Emphasis on interpretation and communication of requirements of contract drawings.

CON 200 Engineering Co-op 0 hrs.
Full-time cooperative education assignment for construction students who alternate periods of full-time school with periods of full-time academic or career-related work in industry. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing in the College of Engineering and Technology, 2.0 overall grade point average at Bradley, approval of engineering and technology Co-op coordinator and Co-op faculty advisor.

CON 262 Mechanical and Electrical Systems for Buildings 3 hrs.
Survey of basic principles, methods, and equipment for building component systems related to human health and comfort. Introduces psychrometric chart, building heating systems, electrical systems, plumbing.
Prerequisite: CON 132.

CON 270 Materials & Methods of Construction 3 hrs.
Characteristics and use of basic construction materials; introduction to materials specifications.

CON 272 Materials & Methods of Construction II 3 hrs.
A study of materials and techniques of construction used in structural frames of wood, steel, and concrete; consideration of foundation, asphalt, and advanced interior construction methods.
Prerequisite: CON 270.

CON 320 Introductory Soil Mechanics 3 hrs.
Introduction to soil mechanics and foundation construction for non-CE majors. Soil index properties, classification, stress analysis, soil compaction, dewatering, excavations, and foundation construction.
Prerequisites: IMT 324 or CE 270; construction major.

CON 330 Housing 3 hrs.
Planning residential areas: geographic location, orientation, functions, and interrelationships of functions. Fundamentals of residential design which can result in quality living environments for all income levels. Prerequisite: junior standing.

CON 342 Construction Equipment & Methods 3 hrs.
Characteristics of contractor plant and construction equipment; methods for their efficient use.
Prerequisite: junior standing in College of Engineering and Technology.

CON 352 Urban Environment 3 hrs.
Principles of land utilization and other elements related to planning and developing quality urban environments.
Prerequisite: junior standing.

CON 356 Construction Industry Safety Practices 3 hrs.
Design of a safety program, risk analysis of a company's home office and field safety performance characteristics, potential problems, contingency planning, and safety audit analysis.
Prerequisites: CON 270

CON 368 Advanced Environmental Technologies in Construction 3 hrs.
Survey of large scale integrated building component systems related to human health and comfort. Topics include lighting, electrical design and layout, vertical transportation, alarm and security systems, fire protection, total space conditioning, water treatment and sewage treatment, industrial piping design.
Prerequisite: CON 262.

CON 372 Construction Methods Improvement 3 hrs.
Principles and methods for selection and installation of materials assemblies used in construction; industrialized and systems building; methods improvements.
Prerequisite: CON 270.

CON 392 Construction Scheduling 3 hrs.
Economic considerations and tools of management: cost reporting; scheduling. Emphasis on network methods of scheduling: resource allocation and least-cost expediting. Computer aided.
Prerequisite: junior standing in College of Engineering and Technology.

CON 394 Construction Labor and Unions 3 hrs.
Union and non-union activities in construction industry: analysis, organizing, bargaining, contract language, jurisdictional disputes, training, and restrictions on operating non-union.
Prerequisite: junior standing.

CON 395 Construction Claims & Change Orders 3 hrs.
Record keeping and quantitative skill necessary for change orders and claims presentation or preparation.
Prerequisite: junior standing in College of Engineering and Technology.

CON 396 Construction Estimating 3 hrs.
Material, equipment, and labor estimates of construction projects. Includes laboratory.
Prerequisites: CON 132.

CON 409 Special Topics 1-4 hrs.
Supervised individual study of special construction topics.
Prerequisite: consent of department chair.

CON 487 Steel and Concrete Structures 3 hrs.
Introduction to structural analysis and design of steel and reinforced concrete members; application to construction problems.
Prerequisites: MTH 116 or 122; CE 270 or IMT 324.

CON 489 Alternate Materials Structures 3 hrs.
Introduction to structural analysis and design of timber and other structural materials such as masonry. Application to industry problems in bracing, formwork, and temporary excavation supports.
Prerequisites: MTH 116 or 122; CE 270 or IMT 324.

CON 492 Construction Contracts 2 hrs.
Project manual concept; emphasis on Uniform System for Construction Specifications, general conditions of construction contracts, bidding requirements, and role of inspection in construction operations.
Prerequisite: senior standing in College of Engineering and Technology.

CON 493 Senior Project Planning 1 hr.
First of a two-semester course design project sequence. With faculty aid, students work in teams to plan the solution of a project assigned to them in their area of interest. Oral and written report of preliminary plan.
Prerequisites: senior standing in construction; consent of department chair.

CON 494 Advanced Construction Practices 3 hrs.
Construction ethics; responsibilities and professionalism; advanced areas of business practices in construction.
Prerequisites: CON 392, 492; or consent of instructor.

CON 498 Senior Project 3 hrs.
Application of construction principles to industry projects.
Prerequisites: CON 493.


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