CMDP-1004Construction Industry Overview
This general overview of the construction industry in Canada will provide students with the necessary understanding of the structure of the construction industry and general concepts of how construction projects are executed. The impact of the construction industry in Canada will be examined and students will explore a complete project life cycle from concept to closeout. Different topics including business development, cost estimating, contract administration, site management and project coordination are all discussed. Attention is also given to the changes in conducting business brought about by environmental concerns and advances in technology.