Facilities

Building Construction Management students utilize a variety of laboratory facilities to simulate a real-world working environment and they are exposed to environments that simulate a true working environment. BCM facilities include the:

• Bidding and Estimating Laboratory
• Construction Laboratory
• Field Engineering Laboratory
• Field Office
• Project Management Office Laboratory

Bidding and Estimating Laboratory

The Bidding and Estimating Labs in KNOY contain computerized work stations.   They are primarily used for construction in estimating and scheduling as they provide ample space for contract documents and computer hardware.

Both the Project Management Lab and the Bidding and Estimating Lab are adjacent facilities joined by a small office staffed by a student employee, allowing the department to operate the labs from 8:00am until 10:00pm, thereby providing general computer access to all outside scheduled class hours.

Construction Laboratory - view live camera

This area is a large two-story facility with an overhead crane. Each semester a wood-frame, steel-frame, and concrete structure are erected by the students. Such hands-on projects provide the opportunity for junior-level students to supervise the freshmen-level students in their construction tasks, while also maintaining safety, efficiency, accuracy, and timely production.

Field Engineering Laboratory

The department's Field Engineering Lab represents today's field engineering office. There are 8 work stations networked to printers and plotters and utilize surveying software. Each workstation seats 3 students. Carpeting was installed throughout the lab to support the setup of surveying tripods during coursework. The work stations are accomplished through donations by company sponsorship.  Sponsors also assist with updates in technology.

Field Office

The development of the Field Office in the large D. Dorsey Moss Construction Lab is funded by Gaylor Electric, and includes a computer that is connected to the Internet which can be used to research information related to supervision activities and safety presentations. The Field Office also has a safety resource center that includes safety equipment and video tapes needed to conduct jobsite safety training.

Electronic communication between the Field Office and the Project Management Office Lab on the fourth floor of Knoy Hall is currently being accomplished by the use of the network.

Project Management Office Laboratory

The Project Management Office Lab in KNOY is equipped with computers and digitizing boards.  The lab also serves a variety of other courses where access to specialized computer software is required. Both the Project Management Office Lab and the Bidding & Estimating Lab are adjacent facilities joined by a small office staffed by a student employee. This allows the department to operate both labs from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. and to provide general computer access to all BCM students outside the scheduled class hours.