Construction Materials and Building Systems

C&EE X 407.2

Study construction materials, equipment, methods, and regulatory influences including technology of basic building materials, interior and exterior finishes, plumbing and electrical and mechanical systems.

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What you can learn.

Identify the major construction systems and how they are employed to construct a building
Understand the materials involved in the make-up of building construction systems
Have the knowledge of the equipment required for the construction of certain systems
Compare and contrast the different construction materials and options available for a particular building system and better understand the logic behind the design of a building
Understand how the building systems and material used in a project affects the management of that project, including the schedule, buyout, site logistics, and staffing

About this course:

This course studies construction materials, equipment, methods and regulatory influences. Topics include construction for site and civil work; seismic resistance; technology of basic building materials; interior and exterior finishes and plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems. Instruction discusses current developments in materials, systems and construction techniques in light of changing factors of production, regulatory constraints and current trends.

Winter 2025 Schedule

January 9 - March 20

Thursday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT

Future Offering (Opens November 04, 2024 12:00:00 AM)

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Instructor: John H. Gormley

401257

Fee:

$1,050.00

In Person

Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood

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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: Jan. 12

Refund Deadline

Refunds only available from November 04, 2024 to January 12, 2025

Course Requirements

Book: Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods by Edward Allen and Joseph Iano

ISBN 9781119446194, eISBN 9781119450252

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Schedule

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Lecture

Thu Jan 9, 2025

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT