Curricula and Courses

Electrical Construction Management (ECM) Specialization

Goal

The goal of the Electrical Construction Management (ECM) specialization program is to provide a higher level of education for those Building Construction Management (BCM) students who are interested in the field of Electrical Construction. Specific electrical coursework in the areas of estimating, scheduling, project management, and design will provide the student with the necessary skills required for entry-level positions in the electrical construction industry.

Information

Upon completion of the following plan of study, and in conjunction with the core requirements of the BCM program, the student will receive the "Electrical Construction Management Specialization" designation on their transcript. Students who choose to pursue the ECM will complete the core required course of BCM 216 Electrical Construction (3 cr.), and complete an additional twelve (l 2) credit hours of courses which are specific to the electrical construction industry.

A copy of the ECM contract can be downloaded here!

For more information contact one of the following counselors:

Students with last names beginning with A-K, see Counselor Loretta Lonz.
Students with last names beginning with L-Z, see Counselor Marsha Freeland.

Plan of Study

• BCM 216 Electrical Construction (3 credit hours)
• BCM 316 Electrical Construction Estimating (3 credit hours)
• BCM 416 Electrical Construction Management (3 credit hours)
• BCM 417 Design/Build for MEP Contractors (3 credit hours)

Total:  12 Credit Hours

Required ECM Courses

BCM 216 - Electrical Construction
Class 2, Lab 2, Cr. 3.  Prerequisite:  BCM 175.
Principles of code and basic concepts in electrical theory, materials, methods, design and estimating are applied to electrical systems for buildings.  Comprehension of electrical construction plans and specifications as well as installation exercises are emphasized through lab experiences.

BCM 316 - Electrical Construction Estimating
(Class 2, Lab 2, Cr. 3.  Prerequisite:  BCM 216.)
Costs dictated by the contract documents for the electrical systems in residential, commercial, industrial, specialty, and line construction projects are studied.  The course will utilize computer estimating systems.

BCM 416 - Electrical Construction Management
(Class 2, Lab 2, Cr. 3.  Prerequisite:  BCM 316.)
The principles of project management are applied to case studies of electrical construction projects.  Topics include estimating, trade coordination, labor productivity, labor relations, scheduling, management of subcontractors and general contractors, document control and administration, contract law, and subcontractor's risk.

BCM 417 - Design/Build for MEP Contractors
(Class 2, Lab 2, Cr. 3.  Prerequisites:  BCM 215 and  BCM 216.)
The student will study, develop, and analyze conceptual design and conceptual estimating of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and specialty systems in construction.  The principles of design/build construction will be applied to case studies of actual residential, commercial, industrial, and specialty construction projects.  Topics include building systems, criteria and selection, economic feasibility, value engineering, customer control, and value-added construction services.