This course explores the construction process, varying organizations that operate in the industry and career opportunities for students who are interested in the construction profession. The purpose of this course is to help construction management majors and students who are considering a career in construction to decide, for the former, to identify a specific career in the industry, and for the latter, to help make the decision to pursue such a career. This course consists of lectures that are delivered primarily by representatives of the industry. The guests are selected from a wide range of participants in the construction industry in order that students hear different views of its challenges and rewards.
Attendance is critical, especially on days when guest speakers are scheduled to make presentations.
Failing to report for work on time and to be punctual for appointments is not tolerated in the industry. It is not tolerated in the construction management program either, so be punctual . Students who do not arrive for class on time may not be permitted to attend class that day. Papers turned in after that time will not be accepted, period. Students who for some reason are unable to attend class shall transmit their weekly paper electronically within the specified time, but only if they attended the presentation that is the subject of the paper.