CEE 302 Construction Management Systems and Economics
Engineering and management techniques and systems used in civil engineering projects. Methods for project estimating, cost control, and procurement of materials, equipment, and subcontracts. Options presented for scheduling, with concentration on the computerized Critical Path Method (CPM) of network analysis. Introduction to environmental aspects of civil works: sustainability; environmental impact statements. Also: engineering economics, labor relations, equipment management, productivity improvements, personnel management, and construction safety programs, plus field trips. As major project, student teams create a comprehensive Management Planning, Control, and Information System for a large project.