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CRN 10514 SESSION: Fall 2016 ______Course Syllabus for BCT1705 Contracts, Codes and Specifications Instructor Information Name: Andrew Ray Office: Building 9, Room 140D; Mailbox in 9-140; Mail Code 4-41 Phone: (407) 582-1847 Email: [email protected] Office Hours: Posted by office door and Faculty FrontDoor online. Appointments may also be made at mutually convenient times.
Course Information Catalog Course Description BCT1705 Contracts, Codes and Specifications (3 credits) Recommended Prerequisite: ETC 1251 Covers organization and operation of architect's, engineer's, or contractor's office and includes study of office practices, codes, standards, specifications, and legal documents related to the construction industry.
Meetings: Room 11-239, 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM, Wednesday evenings, 15 weeks.
Textbooks: Project Delivery Practice Guide – Construction Specifications Institute (2011) Free online access to Florida Building Code Online
Classroom Policies for this class are published on this Faculty Front Door site: http://frontdoor.valenciacollege.edu/syllabi.cfm?uid=aray NOTE: Submission of your first assignment is considered proof that you have read, understand, and accept the classroom policies as published.
Presentation Report: The intent of this assignment is to supplement and expand upon the materials covered in the course. After researching a construction project or process, the student will write a report of at least 250 words, and include photographs or literature to illustrate the project and findings. On the night designated by the Instructor (timed to coincide with chapter topics), the student will undertake a maximum 10-minute presentation to the class covering their chosen subject. Students are encouraged to use PowerPoint, Prezi, self-made videos, or other visual aids to describe their topic; one-page handouts with a summary of highlights are encouraged – please provide a copy for each student in the class. Please see the Instructor well in advance of your scheduled presentation time if research is difficult or public speaking is a problem. EVALUATION
Assignments: Students will be required to complete at least one Presentation during the course, covering research on a specific building code related-issue; handouts will establish the criteria. Students may be tested with chapter quizzes, plus Mid-Term and Final Examinations.
Your final average will be valued according to the following grading scale: Course Grade: Grading Scale: 15% - Quizzes/Discussion Posts 90 - 100 % = A 15% - In-class Activities & Projects 80 - 89.9 % = B 20% - REPORT Presentation 70 - 79.9 % = C 40% - Exams (2 - Midterm & Final) 60 - 69.9 % = D 10% - Participation/Attendance 0 - 59.9 % = F
BCT1705 Contracts/ Codes - Fall Session 2016 SCHEDULE (subject to revision) DATE Topic Assignments/Homework Reading Ch.1 Introduction; Ch.2 31 Aug Stakeholders/Particip. Sign-up for REPORT; Reading p. 1-50 Ch.3 Facility Life Cycle; CSI & CDT 7 Sept Ch.4 Codes, Regulations, & Standards Code Research in class 51-66 Florida Building Code, ADA, Zoning Regs. Code Research Discussion 14 Sept online National: Life Safety/Electric Codes Post REPORTS; Ch.5 Contracts/Legal Issues 21 Sept Types of business ownership, bonds, Contract activity in class 67-82 insurance Estimating / Scheduling 28 Sept Ch.6 Project Planning (Estim./Sched.) 83-108 activity 5 Oct Ch.7 Project Delivery / Const. Management CM activity in class 109-150 12 Oct REPORTS; Ch.8 Design Discussion Post; Review 151-178 MID-TERM Exam; OSHA/ Safety 19 Oct In-class Discussion online Labor Relations/Worker’s Compensation 26 Oct Ch.9 Design Documents Design activity in class 179-188 2 Nov Ch.10 Product Selection & Evaluation Product Discussion Post 189-216 9 Nov Ch.11 Construction Documentation Specification writing exercise 217-344 16 Nov REPORTS; Ch.12 Procurement Procurement activity in class 345-388 23 Nov COLLEGE CLOSED - HOLIDAY Specification Assignment 30 Nov Ch.13 Construction phase 389-442 DUE 7 Dec REPORTS; Ch.14 Facility Management Review for FINAL 443-466 14 Dec FINAL Exam Review DISCLAIMER: Changes or revisions to the course syllabus and/or schedule may be made at any time during the term by announcement of the Instructor, and will be posted to BlackBoard.