Course Overview
Participants will be introduced to the primary elements of the start-up and management of a construction company. Start-up sections include strategic planning, business plan development and marketing. Construction management sections include strategic alignment, bidding, estimating, procurement, costing, changes to the contract and a communication workshop. Health and safety responsibilities of a construction project will be introduced from the perspective of the prime contractor.
Prerequisite(s)
- Admission to the BTech Construction Management degree program.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$718.20
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Define competitive bidding, estimating, and closing processes.
- Identify business related risks.
- Identify sources of potential clients.
- Explain effective change order processes.
- Discuss the role of a prime contractor on project work sites.
- Describe the importance of effective communication and organizational skills that are required for businesses to thrive in a competitive construction market.
- Illustrate ways to develop client relationships through strategic alignment, partnering, and marketing.
- Demonstrate the different responsibilities of the owner, consultants, and contractor on a project.
- Analyze one’s capabilities and resources in relation to business start-up requirements.
- Select the appropriate business entity document for specific business formats.
- Develop a Business Plan.
Effective as of Fall 2022
Related Programs
Construction Enterprise Management (CMGT 8435) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Construction and the Environment
- Construction Management
Bachelor of Technology Full-time/Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of CMGT 8435 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 63420
Dates
Apr 14 - Jun 30 Loading
- CRN 63420
- $718.20 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Monika Sauer
Course outline
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Status
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