Civil Engineering
Overview of the construction project phases from inception to closeout.
Understanding construction contracts, bidding procedures, and technical specifications.
Contract types, legal obligations, and interpreting construction specifications.
Time management using CPM, PERT, and resource leveling techniques.
Application of CPM, PERT, and resource leveling techniques in construction projects.
Methodologies for cost estimation, quantity takeoff, and unit price analysis.
Selection, economics, and productivity of heavy construction equipment.
Equipment selection, productivity calculations, and owning/operating costs.
Principles of excavation, grading, compaction, and soil mechanics in construction.
Techniques for concrete, steel, masonry, and prefabricated construction.
Techniques and sequences for structural, architectural, and MEP trades.
Tracking project progress using Earned Value Management and S-Curves.
Earned Value Management (EVM), forecasting, and tracking project performance.
Quality assurance and control processes, inspections, and ISO standards.
Quality assurance, quality control, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Safety standards, hazard identification, and risk management in construction sites.
Hazard identification, safety metrics (TRIR, LTIFR), and site safety planning.
A systematic and organized approach to providing the necessary functions in a project at the lowest cost.
Maximizing function and minimizing lifecycle cost through structured analysis.
Sustainable construction practices, green building certifications, and life cycle assessment.
Application of LEED principles, waste diversion, and energy efficiency.
Principles of BIM, Level of Development (LOD), 4D/5D modeling, and clash detection.
3D modeling, clash detection, and 4D/5D simulation in project management.
Principles of site mobilization, logistics planning, temporary facilities, and material management.
Site logistics, temporary facilities, and tower crane positioning.