Construction Capstone Project
Project Scope and Definition51Site Analysis and Selection55Building Design and Engineering50Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Systems52Cost Estimating and Budgeting55Project Scheduling and Coordination44Material Procurement and Management54Construction Safety and Quality Control52Project Closeout and Documentation57Sustainable Design Principles51Green Building Materials and Technologies50LEED Certification and Green Building Standards57
Construction Safety
Importance of Construction Safety58Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment56Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)57Safe Work Practices58Emergency Preparedness and Response54Electrical Hazards54Fall Hazards54Fire Hazards55Chemical Hazards53Ergonomic Hazards55OSHA Regulations52ANSI Standards36Other Regulations and Standards53Safety Management Systems51Safety Training and Education57Safety Inspections and Audits53Safety Culture56
Construction Blueprint Reading
Purpose and Importance of Blueprints53Blueprint Terminology and Conventions55Types of Construction Blueprints51Graphical Symbols for Building Components45Line Types and Their Meanings53Dimensioning and Scaling51Floor Plans56Elevations51Sections50Material Specifications and Schedules55Construction Details50Blueprint Revision Control55
Construction Project Management
Overview of Construction Project Management58Roles and Responsibilities in Construction Project Management56Project Life Cycle57Project Planning54Scheduling Techniques54Resource Allocation52Cost Estimating54Cost Control51Budgeting54Quality Control57Quality Assurance53Continuous Improvement59Safety Regulations51Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment55Accident Prevention and Response55Communication Methods52Documentation Management54Record Keeping53Project Completion50Project Evaluation50Project Turnover56
Construction Materials and Methods
Overview of Construction Materials56Construction Methods57Safety Regulations and Codes53Types of Wood55Wood Framing57Exterior Wood Finishes55Concrete Mix Design50Concrete Formwork50Concrete Reinforcement38Types of Masonry Units54Masonry Mortar54Masonry Construction Techniques50Types of Structural Steel54Steel Connections59Steel Erection53Electrical Theory51Electrical Wiring53Electrical Equipment54Plumbing Theory53Plumbing Piping51Plumbing Fixtures53HVAC Theory59HVAC Equipment51HVAC Ductwork53
Sustainable Construction Practices
Definition and Importance of Sustainable Construction53History and Evolution of Sustainable Construction53Current Trends and Innovations in Sustainable Construction52Sustainable Building Materials53Resource Conservation and Efficiency53Life Cycle Assessment of Building Materials54Building Envelope and Energy Performance50Renewable Energy Systems for Buildings54Energy Modeling and Simulation57Water-Efficient Fixtures and Appliances50Rainwater Harvesting and Reuse49Stormwater Management and Green Infrastructure56Ventilation and Air Quality54Thermal Comfort and Lighting56Healthy Building Materials and Finishes58Overview of Green Building Codes and Standards48Compliance and Certification Processes52Benefits and Challenges of Green Building Certification55Integrated Design and Construction50Sustainable Site Selection and Development50Construction Waste Management and Recycling50Analysis of Exemplary Sustainable Construction Projects54Emerging Trends and Innovations in Sustainable Construction50Role of Sustainable Construction in Addressing Climate Change56
Construction Estimating
Definition and Importance of Construction Estimating50Types of Construction Estimates56Estimating Process Overview57Units of Measurement50Quantity Take-Off58Estimating Software49Material Costs52Labor Costs51Equipment Costs54Overhead Costs52Profit Margin50Markup Calculations53Value Engineering54Life-Cycle Costing56Risk Analysis57
Plumbing Systems for Construction
Types of Plumbing Systems52Plumbing Codes and Regulations50Plumbing Tools and Equipment50Water Sources and Distribution53Water Fixtures and Appliances59Water Conservation Techniques56Wastewater Collection and Disposal52Types of Drainage Pipes and Fittings56Venting Systems53Gas Types and Properties52Gas Piping Materials and Installation55Gas Appliances and Equipment52Preventive Maintenance54Troubleshooting Common Plumbing Issues57Emergency Plumbing Repairs54
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) for Construction
Definition and Purpose of HVAC Systems53Types of HVAC Systems50Basic Principles of HVAC55Types of Heating Systems57Heating System Components55Heating System Design and Installation59Purpose and Types of Ventilation51Ventilation System Components53Ventilation System Design and Installation50Types of Air Conditioning Systems52Air Conditioning System Components52Air Conditioning System Design and Installation56Preventive Maintenance50Troubleshooting Common HVAC Problems58Safety Considerations51
Construction Law and Contracts
Definition of Construction Law and Contracts56Types of Construction Contracts55Elements of a Construction Contract55Legal Responsibilities of the Parties53Formation of a Construction Contract52Interpretation of Construction Contracts54Modification and Termination of Contracts50Types of Construction Disputes51Methods of Dispute Resolution51Legal Remedies for Construction Disputes57