ECIV 208 - Construction Contracts and Introduction to Construction Engineering

3 credits Hrs: 3 Lec

This is the first course in Construction Engineering. Students will learn the various aspects of construction contracts, the basic process of bidding a construction job, how to read construction drawings, how to write construction specifications, and basic calculations to determine the cost of operating construction equipment. Students will be introduced to different types of construction equipment and begin building an understanding of the construction process.

Prerequisite(s): Civil Engineering major