Construction Management
Certificate of Achievement Construction Management · Laney College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Construction Management degree and certificate programs can be completed in 2-years or less and prepare students to manage both residential and nonresidential construction projects. Students will gain career-ready skills through analysis, interpretation, application and problem-solving curriculum. Program curriculum include the fundamentals in best practice related to project management, scheduling, estimating, building codes and standards interpretation, inspections, legal aspects of construction and risk management. In addition, some emphasis is placed on sustainable construction practices and the specific role the California Energy Standards and other 3rd party green building rating systems has on the built-environment. This program includes curriculum related to green building certification through several pathways including LEED fundamentals.
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: Cite, list, and write effectively to communicate the intent of project scope of work and construction documents used in the construction process cross-functional teams.
- Critical Thinking: Create work plans, construct project management plans and design work schedules for execution of construction projects.
- Technical Skills: Create, assemble, and generate relevant, technical reports for both real-world and simulated construction projects.
| 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 Units: | 40 | |