Construction - CONS

Safety and risk management curriculum is designed for construction supervisory personnel. The course includes the required 30 hours of authorized training as required by Nevada law to earn an OSHA 30 card. In addition, salary and benefits, payroll burdens, profitability, workmen's compensation, unemployment insurance and general liability insurance will be covered as part of the risk management topics associated with construction management best practices.

On-Site Supervision provides the basis for that education. It is a comprehensive, competency-based program that gives both veteran and new field managers a step by step approach to honing natural abilities, developing essential skills, and generally improving their performances as leaders. This course may be repeated for up to four credits.

A basic course designed to help construction professionals develop their understanding of the material take off or quality survey process for estimating. Specific estimating methods for assemblies of materials and by trade will form the basis for the approach used in class. The course will emphasize the basic formulas for area and volume for materials measurement and how it is used in manual and computerized estimating software. Use of online plan and document bid services will supplement the class lectures and text.

A basic course designed to introduce current building codes, with emphasis placed on the development and proper use of the code. Students will learn the format of the building code and develop an understanding of the provisions contained therein.