Heavy Construction Project Management
 (Online)
Developed in partnership with the the UW Department of Construction Management and the UW Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
A certificate that can help you earn your master's degree in the UW Online Graduate Program in Construction Engineering

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Course Descriptions

Interested in taking a single class? Some courses (designated by a Class is also available to professionals who do not intend to pursue the certificate, but wish to enroll in individual classes on a space available basis below) may be open on a space-available basis to professionals who are not seeking the certificate. See Single-Course Enrollment for details.

Summer Course

Heavy Construction Estimating (CM 582; 3 credits) Class is also available to professionals who do not intend to pursue the certificate, but wish to enroll in individual classes on a space available basis
Schedule: Online, June 22 - Aug. 21, 2009; $1,950.
Instructor: Ahmed Abdel Aziz

Study of the principles used in developing cost estimates for heavy construction projects.Includes interpretation of contract documents, quantity take-off, pricing, and preparation of unit-price bid documents. Emphasis on developing cost estimates for highway projects. View the course introduction

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Autumn Course

Construction Procurement (CM 520; 3 credits) Class is also available to professionals who do not intend to pursue the certificate, but wish to enroll in individual classes on a space available basis
Schedule: Online, Sept. 30-Dec. 18, 2009; $1,950.
Instructor: John Schaufelberger

Study of the different methods used in the procurement and delivery of projects in the construction industry, including lump sum, unit price, cost-plus, design-build, and construction management contracts. View the course introduction

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Winter Courses

Construction Operations and Productivity (CM 588; 3 credits) Class is also available to professionals who do not intend to pursue the certificate, but wish to enroll in individual classes on a space available basis
Schedule: Online, Jan. 4-March 19, 2010; $1950.
Instructor: Eddy Rojas

Study of heavy construction operations with emphasis on productivity enhancement. An integrated approach to planning, modeling, analysis, and design of construction operations is presented, and the use of simulation models and other analytical tools are examined. View the course introduction

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Temporary Structures (CM 580, 3 credits) Class is also available to professionals who do not intend to pursue the certificate, but wish to enroll in individual classes on a space available basis
Schedule: Online, Jan. 4-Mar. 19, 2010; $1,950.
Instructor: Kamran Nemati

Study of the materials, methods and techniques associated with temporary structures utilized in various construction operations, such as concrete formwork, scaffolding, falsework/shoring, cofferdams, underpinning, diaphragm/slurry walls, earth-retaining structures, and construction dewatering systems. A major emphasis is placed on concrete formwork construction covering detailed design analysis of both vertical and horizontal timber formwork systems. View the course introduction

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Autumn Course (Optional)

Design and Construction Law (CM 500; 3 credits)Class is also available to professionals who do not intend to pursue the certificate, but wish to enroll in individual classes on a space available basis
Schedule: Online, Sept 30-Dec. 18, 2009; $1,950.
Instructor: Steven Goldblatt

Legal issues arising from design and construction services, focusing on risk management and liability awareness. Topics include basic legal doctrines, the design professional/client relationship, contractor selection, the construction process, and professional practice problems. View course introduction.

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Spring Course (Optional):

Research Methods in Construction (CM 590; 2 credits) Class is also available to professionals who do not intend to pursue the certificate, but wish to enroll in individual classes on a space available basis
Schedule: March 29-June 11 2010; $1,300.
Instructor: John Schaufelberger

Study of the academic research process, including development of a research proposal, review of the relevant literature, selection of research methodology, collection of data, analysis of collected data, and preparation of the research report. This course is intended for students who are near completion of their required coursework and who will be ready to start on the research requirement. At the completion of this course, students will have a fully-developed research proposal including initial work on the literature review.View course introduction.

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Summer Course (Optional):

Environmental Regulations (CEE 552; 3 credits) Class is also available to professionals who do not intend to pursue the certificate, but wish to enroll in individual classes on a space available basis
Schedule: Online, June 23-Aug. 21, 2009; $1,950.
Instructor: Richard Horner

Provides a detailed understanding and application of contemporary software for heavy construction applications. A limited set of software is presented and used. The student uses the software in problem applications. Internet applications are included. View the course introduction.

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