Construction Project Management
Certificate of Completion

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THE PROGRAM


Construction professionals gain practical knowledge and expertise through the Certificate
program in Construction Project Management. This innovative and timely series of courses is
designed for construction personnel, contractors, architects, engineers, owners, developers,
real estate professionals, city planning personnel, building managers, and those wishing to
enter the field of construction management. You participate with others who face the same
kind of professional problems. At the same time you will obtain the skills necessary to
successfully manage in the field of construction practices.
Topics covered include construction accounting,
acquisitions, estimation, plan reading,
field project, management, real estate law, bidding and
scheduling, and construction safety.

CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
To receive the Certificate, candidates must successfully complete eight intensive courses. Those who do not wish to pursue a certificate may take individual classes. All courses provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Plan Reading should be taken before Estimating. Field Project Management and Bidding and Scheduling should be taken at the end of the sequence.

THE LOCATION
Construction Project Management classes are offered on the
CSUDH campus in Carson. Classes are convenient for people living and working
in or near Los Angeles, Torrance, Long Beach, Carson, Compton, El Segundo,
Palos Verdes, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, San Pedro,
Hawthorne, Gardena, Lakewood, Paramount, Bellflower, Downey, Inglewood
and other parts of the South Bay and Southern California.  

COURSES
Plan Reading
CMX 903 1.2 CEUs
This course provides a survey of the fundamentals
of Construction Math and plan reading.
This class should be taken before CMX 902
Estimation. Materials included.


Estimation
CMX 902 1.8 CEUs
This course provides cost estimating with emphasis on quantity survey and pricing. Plan Reading should be taken before this class. Bring plans from CMX 903 Plan Reading to class.
Construction Accounting
CMX 904 .9 CEUs
This course reviews accounting theory, offering an understanding of the terminology of accounting. Payroll accounting will focus on workers compensation insurance, cost allocation and control. Other subjects include types of businesses and organizations, lien law, construction cost control, progress payments and subcontractor invoices, back charges, cash flow and cost of sales.
Financing Real Estate Acquisitions
CMX 905 .6 CEUs
This course will focus on the nature of development projects, sources of funds, mortages, permanent and construction loan processing and administration for both portfolio and for the sale projects.
Field Project Management
CMX 920 1.8 CEUs
Become a successful project manager by learning the basic principles and responsibilities of construction project management and how they relate to the total construction process. Learn
how to identify and manage the vital componenets of project planning, budgeting, and scheduling, resource allocation, legal requirements and ethical considerations, construction safety, and project supervision. This should be one of the last classes taken in the certificate.
Real Estate Law (Law for Construction)
CMX 921 1.8 CEUs
This course provides an overview of the legal system: contractor's license law, contract laws,
real estate law, labor law, OSHA, employment law, litigation and arbitration, contractor's liability
in tort-negligence, mechanic's liens, plus basic contract principles and responsibilities.
Bidding & Scheduling
CMX 925 1.8 CEUs
This course covers the different bidding strategies used in the construction industry; methods
of selling or buying out the construction project, whether from the owners' or contractors'
perspective. Learn to read, analyze and create your own bar chart and critical path method
schedules. Learn to monitor and control time, money and other resources with the schedule.
Learn how to use the schedule to measure the effect of changes and delays on the project.
This should be one of the last classes taken in the certificate.
Construction Safety
CMX 926 1.8 CEUs
This course provides an overview of safety procedures, regulations and their application as they
apply to the Southern California construction industry. Also included will be a series of lectures supported by printed material given by an industry working safety specialist. Areas such as fall protection, working in confined spaces, excavation safety procedures, CAL/OSHA regulations
and procedures, Federal OSHA are covered.

For More Information
Contact Babette Wald at bwald@lists.csudh.edu

New! Change Orders in Construction Contracts
Note: This course is open to anyone, and is not part of the certificate program.


The Course
Change Order management is one of the most important aspects of construction project management. Once the contract is signed and work begins, changes are inevitable. Adjustments to the contract scope, price and time due to changes may be negotiated and executed to become part of the contract between the owner and the contractor. The student will learn what is a change order and why they are necessary, contract clauses on change orders, the typical causes of change orders, the procedures for managing change orders, how price and time adjustments are calculated for the change order, how changes may lead to claims and disputes, and strategies for controlling and managing change orders.

This course will discuss why change orders are necessary in construction contracts,
typical causes of change orders and the contract clauses that allow and control change
orders to the construction contract. It will discuss how cost and time adjustments are
computed for change orders. It will discuss the proper procedures to process and manage
change orders on the construction project. It will also cover strategies for controlling
changes and the resulting change orders and/or claims.

What You Will Learn
The student will learn the basics of contracts and modifications (or changes) to the contract and how that is accomplished through the means of change orders along with the benefits and the dangers of change orders. The student will also learn how change orders are prepared, processed, and negotiated to reflect changes in contract scope of work, price and time as well as construction management procedures used to control change orders.

Who Should Attend
This innovative course is designed for all students who are taking or who have already taken
courses for and/or received the Certificate in Construction Management. Architects and engineers; construction project managers from private owners, public agencies, developers and consulting firms, and managers from contractors and subcontractors will all benefit.

Eligibility Requirements
There are no prerequisites required for the course. A background in construction and/or
construction management is desirable.

Special Features
All program instructors are experienced practitioners in their field of expertise. They bring
practical application of project management practices to their classes. All classes are scheduled
in the evenings on the CSUDH campus at the Extended Education complex to meet the needs
of working adults. This course provides Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Attendance is required at all sessions in order to be awarded the CEUs.

New Course! Green Building Construction
Green building is the practice of creating structures and using processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building's life-cycle from siting to design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation and deconstruction. This practice expands and complements the classical building design concerns of economy, utility, durability, and comfort. Green building is also known as a sustainable or high performance building.
By adopting green building strategies, we can maximize both economic and environmental performance. Green construction methods can be integrated into buildings at any stage, from design and construction, to renovation and deconstruction. However, the most significant benefits can be obtained if the design and construction team takes an integrated approach from the earliest stages of a building project. Potential benefits of green building can include:
Environmental benefits
•    Enhance and protect biodiversity and ecosystems
•    Improve air and water quality
•    Reduce waste streams
•    Conserve and restore natural resources
Economic benefits
•    Reduce operating costs
•    Create, expand, and shape markets for green product and services
•    Improve occupant productivity
•    Optimize life-cycle economic performance
Social benefits
•    Enhance occupant comfort and health
•    Heighten aesthetic qualities
•    Minimize strain on local infrastructure
•    Improve overall quality of life

Who Should Attend
This innovative course is designed for all students who are taking or who have already taken courses for and/or received the Certificate in Construction Management.  Architects and engineers; construction project managers from private owners, public agencies, developers and consulting firms, and managers from contractors and subcontractors will all benefit.

Eligibilty Requirements
There are no prerequisites required for the course.  A background in construction and/or construction management is desirable.

Special Features
All program instructors are experienced practitioners in their field of expertise.  They bring practical application of project management practices to their classes.  All classes are scheduled in the evenings on the CSUDH campus at the Extended Education complex to meet the needs of working adults. This course provides Continuing Education Units (CEUs).  Attendance is required at all sessions in order to be awarded the CEUs.

Scheduled Classes
Introduction to Green Building Construction
1.8 CEUs
Green Building certification, rating systems (e.g. LEED and other certification) and techniques and strategies for successfully achieving Green Building certification for construction projects will be covered in this course. Students will read and discuss case studies. Course discussions will include city requirements for green building codes, rebates and incentives for incorporating sustainable technologies.  Students will tour a Green Building project.  
By the end of the course students will be able to
•    Evaluate a construction project’s potential for LEED certification
•    Interpret LEED submittal documentation
•    Complete USGBC LEED Construction Templates using the methods and techniques learned in this class
•    Demonstrate making informed design decisions based on sustainable building practices
•    Explain how to avoid pitfalls and difficulties with constructing and
    documenting sustainable buildings

 

THE FACULTY

  • Mike Gugert, Director of Construction, Irvine Apartment Communities, Inc., The Irvine Company; Investment Properties Group with 24 years of domestic and international construction experience.
  • W. John (Jack) Irwin II, PE: Mechanical Engineer and Building/Construction Consultant with 30
    years experience in construction, design, management, construction claims and disputes
  • Garry A. Jones, Principal of Garry A. Jones & Associates, Certified Public Accountant with over 25 years experience, prior construction controller, continued client construction involvement
  • Larry Kaltman, Architect and General Contractor, has over 40 years of experience in design and building
  • Paul Makris, PE, PSP, JD, Vice President of Delta Consulting Group, Inc. has over 30 years of experience in construction, engineering, construction management, forensic engineering, and claims analysis
  • Ryan McEvoy has worked for the past ten years on over 60 LEED projects with his sustainable development consulting firm Gaia.
  • David Stern, Founder and President, Westec Construction, Inc. David has over 30 years of
    experience in the construction industry

Professional Links
American Institute of Steel Construction
http://www.aisc.org

American Society of Civil Engineers
http://www.asce.org
http://region9.asce.org/sections.html

Associated Builders and Contractors,Inc.
http://www.abc.org
http://www.abc.org/chapterlocator.aspx

Associated General Contractors of America
http://www.agc.org

Building Standards Commission
http://www.bsc.ca.gov/default.htm

California Building Industry Association
http://www.cbia.org/go/cbia

Construction Specifications Institute
http://www.csinet.org/s_csi/index.asp
http://www.csinet.org/s_csi/sec.asp?CID=379&DID=4887

National Association of Women in Constuction
http://www.nawic.org
http://losangeles.nawic.net

National Electrical Manufacturers Association
http://www.nema.org

National House-Building Council
http://www.nhbc.co.uk/AboutNHBC

Society for Marketing Professional Services
http://www.smps.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=About_SMPS
http://www.smps-la.org

The Design-Build Institute of America
http://www.dbia.org
http://www.dbia.org/about/regions/westernpacific.htm

The Society of Women Engineers
http://societyofwomenengineers.swe.org
http://www.swe.org/regionB