CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

Students will acquire the necessary skills and practical experience to be successful in a career in the construction industry. The skills emphasized will be Carpentry; Plumbing; and Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) with emphasis on the management side of the industry. Topics will include both commercial and residential construction. Framing, floors, walls, and roofing will be covered in Carpentry. Plumbing and HVAC topics will include pipefitting, sheet metal, refrigeration, and basic electric. All students will learn blueprint reading, estimating, business law, and accounting concepts. Safety, first aid, and CPR training are also included in the construction management curricula. Students may participate in a “school to work” program and receive advanced placement in the apprenticeship program with the Associated Builders and Contractors of Maryland (ABC). College credit is also available to students who successfully complete the program.

Detailed Course Descriptions

GRADE 10 (1 credit) Construction Management I	Orientation to carpentry, plumbing, HVAC and electricity Hand and power tools Trade math Blueprint reading Fasteners Pipe fitting Hand bending
GRADE 11 (2 credits) Construction Management II	Floors, walls, roof framing, and windows Drains, waste, and venting Introduction to cooling and heating (residential and commercial) Estimating ABC prep for work CPR/first aid, safety Math Interview
GRADE 12 (2 credits) Construction Management III	Pipe fitting for gas, water, drain and vent systems Application of skills on major school projects such as building classroom modules Participation in school to work program with ABC Participation in other work situations related to the program Application for apprenticeship status with ABC and/or other trade organizations