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1 California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo College of Architecture & Environmental Design Construction Management Department CM 214, Residential Construction Management Sections 01 & 02, Fall 2013 Instructor: Paul Redden, P.E., PMP Office Location: 186-A202 Phone Number: (805) Office Hours: Class Days/Time: Classroom: Monday to Friday, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Monday-Wednesday-Thursday 8:10 AM to 11:00 AM Tuesday 8:10 AM -12:00 PM 186- B103 Prerequisites: CM 115, PHYS 132 or CHEM 124. Co-requisite: CM 232 Course Description Prerequisite: CM 115, PHYS 132 or CHEM 124. Corequisite: CM 232. Materials, methods, and techniques associated with residential and light commercial construction operations. Topics include shallow foundations, timber and masonry framing, roofing, and exterior and interior finishes. Scheduling, estimating, and construction contracts are integrated into a project based approach. 3 laboratories, 2 activities. Formerly CM 311. READING MATERIAL Required: Kelting, S. (2011), Residential Construction Methods and Materials, Clifton Park, NY: Residential Construction Management, CM214, Fall 2013 Page 1 of 12

2 Delmar Cengage Learning. Lessons (ISBN ). Available at University Bookstore. ADDITIONAL MATERIALS CM 115 Packet (from previous class), Laptop, MS Office including MS Project ACCE TOPICAL CONTENT All applicable ACCE Topic Content related to this course are listed below: 1 General Education 1.1 Communication 1.2 Ethics 4 Construction Science 4.3 Construction Methods and Materials 4.31 Composition and properties 4.32 Terminology & Units of measure 4.33 Standard designations, sizes, and graduations 4.34 Conformance references and testing techniques 4.35 Products, systems and interface issues 4.36 Equipment applications and utilization 4.37 Comparative cost analysis 4.38 Assembly techniques & equipment selection 4.39 Building Codes and Standards 5 Construction 5.1 Estimating 5.11 Types of estimates and uses 5.12 Quantity takeoff 5.14 Pricing and price data bases 5.15 Job direct and indirect costs 5.16 Bid preparations and bid submission 5.17 Computer applications 5.2 Planning and Scheduling 5.21 Parameters affecting project planning 5.22 Schedule information presentation 5.23 Network diagramming and calculations with CPM 5.26 Computer applications 5.5 Safety 5.51 Safe practices Residential Construction Management, CM214, Fall 2013 Page 2 of 12

3 PROGAM GOALS All Cal Poly CM Department Program Goals for students are listed below. The Program Goals which are most applicable and aligned to the Course Learning Objectives (CLO s) are highlighted in yellow: 1. Demonstrate a readiness and ability to perform in the construction industry. 2. Demonstrate an ability to apply problem-solving skills and integrate technical knowledge. 3. Demonstrate an ability to participate successfully within an interdisciplinary team environment. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of professional behavior, standards, and leadership attitudes. 5. Demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written, and professionally present ideas. 6. Demonstrate a propensity for life-long learning and service to the industry and community at large. COURSE GOALS Students will examine the techniques of bidding and estimating, contracts and scheduling procedures associated with residential construction. Students will also examine the building practices of various building systems including: foundation systems, structural framing systems (lumber and concrete), exterior finish systems (roofing and cladding) and interior finish systems (floors, walls and ceilings.) COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES (CLO s) 1. Identify fundamentals of residential construction 2. Identify and apply green building guidelines 3. Recognize and identify several historical events that revolutionized homebuilding in the United States. 4. Explain the significant role that the residential construction industry plays in the overall state of the U.S. economy. 5. Explain the relationships between building standards, codes, and specifications and their role in regulating the residential building process. 6. Explain how zoning, covenants, and other regulatory controls impact the residential building process. 7. Explain the typical permitting and inspection process associated with residential construction. 8. Interpret residential plans and specifications to determine the intended methods and details of construction for a given project. 9. Identify the various types of shallow foundations typically used in residential construction and explain the impact of soil type on the foundation design. 10. Illustrate and sketch typical construction details associated with various stages of the residential building process. Residential Construction Management, CM214, Fall 2013 Page 3 of 12

4 11. Identify and explain the site development process (clearing, grading, excavation, site utilities, building layout, etc.) associated with residential construction and the means and methods by which these activities are accomplished. 12. Identify the various types of wood fasteners and rough hardware used in residential construction and their use in the building process. 13. Recall various window and door types utilized in residential construction and explain the standard procedures employed to install these products and/or systems. 14. Recognize and identify basic power and hand tools used in residential construction. 15. Recall various roofing types utilized in residential construction and explain the standard procedures employed to install these products and/or systems. 16. Recall various exterior finishes (wood siding, composites, vinyl, aluminum, stucco, EFIS) utilized in residential construction and explain the standard procedures employed to install these products and/or systems. 17. Recall various masonry applications (reinforced concrete masonry, brick, natural stone, cultured stone, and dry stack masonry) utilized in residential construction and explain the standard procedures employed to install these products and/or systems. 18. Identify various insulation, utility rough-in, and drywall applications utilized in residential construction and explain the standard procedures employed to install these products and/or systems. 19. Identify various finish carpentry applications including interior trim, cabinets, countertops, and miscellaneous millwork applications utilized in residential construction and explain the standard procedures employed to install these products and/or systems. 20. Recall various ceiling, wall, and floor finishes utilized in residential construction and explain the standard procedures employed to install these products and/or systems. 21. Discuss and identify the overall coordination and management issues associated with the typical residential construction process, means, and methods. 22. Identify the steps involved in closing out a residential construction project from punchout to end of warranty period for a large development project. 23. Apply the principles of engineering economy to complete a simple pro forma analysis to determine the rate of return for a development proposal. 24. Identify and explain the seven roles and disciplines: land acquisition, land development, estimating and purchasing, construction operations, finance, marketing, and sales. 25. Apply strategic and operational marketing to a particular neighborhood. Scheduling 26. Recall and explain the standard sequence of activities associated with the typical residential construction schedule. 27. Become proficient with the techniques and procedures of the Microsoft Project scheduling computer program. Demonstrate that skill by using it to create a plot of the schedule for a construction project. 28. Acquire skill in basic analytical and networking techniques in the areas of planning, scheduling, and cost engineering as applied to the management and control of residential construction projects. Demonstrate that skill by taking plans and specifications for an actual construction project of moderate complexity and creating an appropriate project schedule. Steps to include scoping the work, create the Work Breakdown Structure Residential Construction Management, CM214, Fall 2013 Page 4 of 12

5 (WBS), identify and define activities using correct level of detail, and estimating activity durations. 29. Be able to explain concept of production planning and creation of production schedules. Estimating 30. Know different methodologies and when to apply those methodologies for estimating at different stages in the project life cycle subcontractor bid review. 31. Analyze a set of working drawing and specifications to determine the type of materials needed, units of measure, and be able to determine the quantities of the various materials required by the documents. 32. Present a logical, complete and accurate listing of the materials and their quantities in a format which then could be priced and labor analysis performed on it. 33. Analyze a set of specifications and drawings to determine the basic labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor requirements. 34. Present a logical, complete and accurate estimate including pricing for a variety of cost items. 35. Become familiar with computerized estimating - advantages & disadvantages. 36. To have extensively used specifications and plans for all exercises. 37. Understand estimating procedures based on competitive product/market analysis. Contracts Administration 38. Recognize the interface between the law and the construction industry 39. Recognize what elements are necessary to constitute a typical residential subcontract and different types of contractual relationships 40. Recall and explain the structure and formation of joint ventures 41. Identify purchase order and subcontract agreements 42. Recognize the different types of insurance contracts, including worker s comp, builder s risk, and public liability policies 43. Demonstrate what constitutes a breach of contract 44. Explain the need for proper documentation and record keeping CLASSROOM PROTOCOL Please arrive to class on time. Do not be late or have any unexcused absences. This will result in a reduction in your grade. Excessive absences and tardiness will result in an additional decrease in your grade. If you know that you need to miss class or are going to be late, it is your responsibility to contact the instructor as soon as possible. Turn off cell phones and computers during lecture. There will be no socializing going on during lectures. Sleeping during class will not be tolerated. Do not read newspapers, books, do homework or additional class assignments during lectures. This can be distracting to the Professor as well as your fellow classmates. Residential Construction Management, CM214, Fall 2013 Page 5 of 12

6 Students will be responsible to keep the classroom clean during the quarter. Bikes are not allowed in the classroom. ASSIGNMENTS & GRADING COMPONENTS Points Description 15 Homework (Individual and Team submittal) 25 Final Proposal (Binder and Presentation) 20 Laboratory, quiz, participation 40 Examinations (four - each at 10 points) 100 Total Points Possible LATE/MISSED WORK and MAKE-UP POLICY Late homework will not be accepted unless delays due to valid, documented absences. Late homework with valid, documented absences will not result in penalization. Please notify your professor as far in advance as possible. GRADING SCALE Letter Grade Percentage Performance A % Excellent Work A % Nearly Excellent Work B % Very Good Work B 83-86% Good Work B % Mostly Good Work C % Above Average Work C 73-76% Average Work C % Mostly Average Work Residential Construction Management, CM214, Fall 2013 Page 6 of 12

7 Letter Grade Percentage Performance D % Below Average Work D 60-66% Poor Work F 0-59% Failing Work COURSE POLICIES Laptop Policy The department has a requirement that all students have a notebook computer. Most Construction Management classes emphasize cooperative projects/assignments, and a notebook computer provides the required mobility to facilitate collaboration. In today s construction environment, computing is an integral component with the computer being the standard tool. A notebook computer is the key to having computing capability available at all times and all locations. Financial aid may be available to cover the cost of the computer laptop. Go to the Cal Poly Financial Aid Office website for more information. For more detailed information about laptop specifications see the CM website. ( Academic Dishonesty Policy Students are responsible for knowing the University policy regarding academic honesty. See this link on Academic Honesty Policy provided on the university website. ( Attendance Policy Students are responsible for knowing the University policy regarding class attendance. See this link on Class Attendance Policy provided on the university website. ( Add/Drop Policy: Students are responsible for knowing the University policies, procedures, and schedule for dropping or adding classes. See this link on Add/Drop Policy provided on the university website. ( Students with Disabilities: Persons who wish to request disability-related accommodations should contact the Disability Resource Center in Building 124. Phone: (805) or (805) (TTY). Office hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM 4:30 PM. Some accommodations may take up to several weeks to arrange. DRC Web Site. If you are a student with a disability, please consider Residential Construction Management, CM214, Fall 2013 Page 7 of 12

8 discussing your needs and possible accommodations with me as soon as possible. ( Residential Construction Management, CM214, Fall 2013 Page 8 of 12

9 CM214, Residential Construction Management, Fall 2013 Week Date Topics (subject to change) 1 23-Sep Introduction to Course, Safety Awareness 24-Sep Building process, interpreting drawings Readings reading will be provided during sessions) Lesson 29 & 30 Lesson 1 & 2 25-Sep Sales and marketing Lesson 3 26-Sep Overview of material take offs (MTO) and estimates 2 30-Sep Site selection and site preparation Lesson 4 1-Oct Foundations Lesson 5 Homework assignment will be provided during sessions) Team - Sale and Marketing 2-Oct Drainage and water proofing Lesson 6 3-Oct 3 7-Oct Contracting Exam No. 1 Building process, Foundations, Sales and Marketing, etc. Individual - MTO and Estimate for foundations - earthwork 8-Oct Field trip to Dove Creek 9-Oct Framing floors Lesson 7 & 8 10-Oct Framing walls Lesson 9 & 10 Residential Construction Management, CM214, Fall 2013 Page 9 of 12

10 Week Date Topics (subject to change) Readings reading will be provided during sessions) 4 14-Oct Framing roofs Lesson14 & 15 Homework assignment will be provided during sessions) 15-Oct Roofing Lesson Oct Window and doors Lesson Oct Material take offs and estimates Framing, etc. Team - Contracting plan 5 21-Oct Exam No. 2 - Framing floors, walls roofs, contracting Individual - MTO and Estimate for Framing 22-Oct Cost Estimating 23-Oct Plumbing Lesson 16 & Oct HVAC Lesson 18 & Oct Electrical Lessons 20 & Oct Insulation Lesson 25 & Oct Drywall, siding Lesson Oct Material take offs and estimates Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, etc. Residential Construction Management, CM214, Fall 2013 Page 10 of 12

11 Week Date Topics (subject to change) 7 4-Nov Exam No. 3 - Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Estimating 5-Nov 6-Nov 7-Nov Scheduling and construction sequencing Cabinets, and flooring 8 11-Nov HOLIDAY Flooring and carpeting Readings reading will be provided during sessions) Homework assignment will be provided during sessions) Individual - MTO and Estimate for electrical, plumbing, etc. 12-Nov Painting 13-Nov 14-Nov Landscaping Material take offs and estimates 9 18-Nov Execution planning and staffing 19-Nov 20-Nov 21-Nov Economic analysis Value engineering Exam No. 4 - Cabinets, flooring, Scheduling Nov Peer assists - draft proposal Team - Construction Sequencing 26-Nov 27-Nov 28-Nov 2-Dec Peer assists - draft proposal HOLIDAY HOLIDAY Finalize proposals Residential Construction Management, CM214, Fall 2013 Page 11 of 12

12 Week Date Topics (subject to change) Readings reading will be provided during sessions) Homework assignment will be provided during sessions) 3-Dec Finalize proposals Final Proposal Binders Due Final Exam 4-Dec 5-Dec Final Proposal Presentation Final Proposal Presentation None Residential Construction Management, CM214, Fall 2013 Page 12 of 12