Courses

In addition to leading the CPD Lab, Dr. Franz teaches students about planning, organizing, and coordinating the construction process.  You can view details about these courses below and use the tabs on the right to filter the courses by undergraduate or graduate level.

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Instructor: Dr. Bryan Franz

Prerequisite Courses: None

This course explores the various forms of project delivery systems, the complexity of the preconstruction process including conceptual estimating and scheduling, life cycle costing, constructability reviews, value engineering, risk management and special contract requirements, and the management and administration of a construction project.

Instructor: Dr. Bryan Franz

Prerequisite Courses: None

This course simulates the construction process and each student is responsible for designing, developing, estimating, scheduling, contracting and administering the work for the completion of a small commercial, residential or light industrial project.

Instructor: Dr. Bryan Franz

Prerequisite Courses: None

This course examines the role of various players involved in the construction and the administration of a construction project, the importance of ethical conduct in all aspects of construction business and operations, and development of advanced writing and presentation skills for construction professionals.

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