Construction Management
A.S. Degree Construction Management · Laney College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Construction Management Associate of Science Degree program provides students, who work in, or plan to enter the construction industry the career readiness skills necessary to be competitive in the job market. Upon successful completion of the program students are able to manage residential and/or commercial projects and will have the knowledge and skills necessary for employment. Emphasis is placed on project management best practices, inspection, estimating, scheduling, and the legal and business aspects of construction. This year can be completed in 2- 3years or less. Students are encouraged to attend a four-year institution after graduating.
Career Opportunities
Students will be prepared for careers in building inspection, construction project managers, site superintendents, careers in building and planning, and as licensed contractors.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
- Communication: Demostrate the ability to community effectively within cross-functional teams within the construction industry.
- Technical Skills: Create, assemble, and generate relevant, technical reports for both real-world and simulated construction projects.
- Critical Thinking: Create work plans, construct project management plans and design work schedules for execution of construction.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| First Semester (12 units): | 12 | |
| CONMT 10 | Introduction to Construction Practices | 3 |
| CONMT 11 | Construction Estimating I - Residential Projects | 3 |
| CONMT 12 | Uniform Building Codes I | 3 |
| CONMT 20 | Blueprint Reading and Interpretation | 3 |
| Second Semester (12 units): | 12 | |
| CONMT 4 | California Title 24 Part 6 Residential Energy Standards | 3 |
| CONMT 18 | Construction Project Management I | 3 |
| CONMT 21 | Construction Estimating II - Commercial Projects | 3 |
| CONMT 31A | Computer Applications in Construction Procedures in Scheduling | 3 |
| Third Semester (16 units): | 16 | |
| CONMT 19 | Construction Project Management II | 3 |
| CONMT 31B | Computer Applications in Contracting-Business Management | 3 |
| CONMT 32 | Materials and Methods of Construction | 3 |
| CONMT 466H | Work Experience in Construction Management | 4 |
| Choose one (1) Elective from the following options: | ||
| CONMT 40 | Construction Contracts and Specifications | 3 |
| CONMT 30 | State Contracting License Law | 3 |
| Total Major Units: | 40 | |
| General Education Requirement | 21 | |
| Electives to meet 60 units | ||
| Total Units | 60 | |
| Recommended but not required: | ||
| BUS 1A, 20 | ||
| CHEM 1A, 30A | ||
| ENGL C1000 or 1A or C1000E or 1AS | ||
| MATH 220A, 220B, 220C, 220D | ||
| PHYS 4A, 10 | ||