How things are changing. The Construction Management program at Edmonds Community College uses technology to teach 20 percent of its current classes and the use of technology is integrated into another 20 percent of the classes. I don't see how you can be successful without them. Construction management students use a variety of industry standard software programs to learn about estimating, planning and scheduling, project management, and business communication. The Construction Management Department uses a program called Timberline to teach students how to estimate costs and plan construction projects based on intricate calculations of material and labor costs.
Students can access multiple databases, house plans and other blueprints online.
By using graphics programs, students can visualize what a project might really look like. Technology skills are very essential in the construction management field now. I don't see how you can be successful without them. While practicing estimating on actual plans and specifications that are posted on the site, students also use digitizers to transfer data from blueprints to spreadsheets. Students also learn how to plan and manage complex projects using Microsoft Project Management software.