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Students will learn about the legal aspects of contracts, bidding techniques, and the types of construction contracts and documents related to OSHA, local, state and federal regulations. Bonding, insurance, and indemnification are studied; ethical practices related to contracts are common throughout the course. Contract principles involved in private and public construction and the effective writing of such documents are presented in this course.

An introduction to a variety of computer software and decision-making tools used in the construction industry is the focus of this course. Spreadsheets, sketching and drawing techniques, construction graphics, scheduling software, modeling, and web-based construction management techniques are presented.

Introduces students to occupational safety hazards associated with the construction industry; emphasis is placed upon recognition, evaluation, and control of safety hazards particularly related to the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). Students will learn how to plan, implement, and manage safety management programs. Safety training and its economic impact will be included in the course. Students completing this course will be eligible for OSHA safety certification.