School:Construction

 Welcome to The Wikiversity School of Construction Part of the Faculty of Practical Arts and Sciences. In cooperation with Engineering and Technology



In architecture and engineering, construction is the building or assembly of infrastructure and buildings. Although this may be thought of as a single activity, construction is actually a complex set of tasks that can take thousands of people to complete. Dozens upon dozens of design firms and contractors may be required for a complex project. Of course, numerous tradesmen, such as ironworkers, carpenters, laborers, electricians, plumbers, insulators, painters and others are required to physically build the project.

The mission of the Wikiversity School of Construction is to educate the general public on what goes on in the construction world. It is all around us, yet many people have no idea what is involved in this industry beyond cranes and shovels. After taking the courses in this school, students should be able to understand the construction process from initial design to turnover, from foundations to the final polishing.

School News

 * February 2, 2013 - Began updating school
 * August 16, 2006 - School founded!

Contributors

 * Active since 27 April 2017‎, with building (i.e., how they were built) of lava rock structures on Pico Island, Azores, see North west African continental shelves. --Marshallsumter (discuss • contribs) 04:20, 13 April 2018 (UTC)

Inactive contributors

 * Bklynkenny - Construction superintendent with engineering background ( Click here to send me an email)
 * Chocoman
 * Ptaylor.construct

Join the above people in developing the Wikiversity School of Construction! We're looking for help in adding courses and content. Ideas are welcomed as well!

Departments & Courses Listing
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Construction Management

 * Bidding & Estimating
 * Drawings & Specifications
 * Construction Law
 * Construction Equipment
 * Logistics
 * Project Delivery Methods
 * Project Organization
 * Scheduling


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Foundations

 * Soil Investigation
 * Shallow Foundations
 * Spread Footings
 * Deep Foundations
 * Piles
 * Caissons
 * Reinforcement


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Superstructure

 * Steel Structures
 * Concrete Structures
 * Wood Structures
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MEPS

 * HVAC
 * Electrical Systems
 * Plumbing Systems
 * Fire Protection
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Interiors

 * Bathrooms & Kitchens
 * Gypsum Walls
 * Ceramic Tiles


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Infrastructure

 * Bridge Construction
 * Tunnel Construction
 * Highway Construction
 * Utilities
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Safety

 * Fall Protection
 * Fire Safety
 * Personal Protective Equipment


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Green Construction

 * LEED
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Course of Study
0-level courses:

001 - Basic Construction Math

002 -

003 -

004 -

Level-1 courses (first year equivalent):

101 - Past, Present and Future of Construction Management

102 - Blueprint Reading I

103 - Quantity Surveying

104 - Intro.to Construction Software

111 - Construction Materials

112 - Construction Techniques I

113 - Construction Equipment

114 - Basic AutoCad

Level-2 courses:

201 - Construction Law I

202 - Building Information Modeling I

203 - Site Supervision I

204 - Estimating I

211 - Procurement I

212 - LEED Systems I

213 - Statistics for CM

214 - CM Business Models

Level-3 courses:

301 - Integrated Project Delivery I

302 - Estimating II

303 - Procurement II

304 - Building Information Modelling II

311 - Construction Law II

312 - Site Supervision II

313 - Communications in Construction

314 - LEED Systems II

Level-4 courses:

401 - Construction Law III

402 - Integrated Project Delivery II

403 - Leadership in Construction

404 - Construction Relationship Management

411 - LEED Systems III

412 - Construction Operations Management

413 - Geographic Logistics in Construction

414 - Safety!

Civil Focus:

Industrial Focus:

Commercial Focus:

Residential Focus:

Level-5 courses:

501 -

502 -

503 -

504 -

511 -

512 -

513 -

514 -

Level-6 courses:

601 -

602 -

603 -

604 -

611 -

612 -

613 -

614 -