Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Construction Management Technology
Career Cluster:	Architecture and Construction

AS	
CIP Number	1646041201	
Program Type	College Credit	
Program Length	60 Credit Hours 	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	Please see the CIP to SOC Crosswalk located at the link below.	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment as Construction Project Manager/Engineer, Estimator, Superintendent, Scheduler, Expeditor, or Purchasing Agent

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Architecture and Construction career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Architecture and Construction career cluster. 

The content includes but is not limited to communication skills, leadership skills, human relations, employability skills, safe and efficient work practices, project planning and design, using construction materials, dealing with contracts and specifications. 

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of 60 credit hours.

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Demonstrate effective communication, both orally and in writing. 
02.0	Interpret drawings and documents.  
03.0	Demonstrate knowledge of materials and methods of construction. 
04.0	Recognize basic safety hazards on a construction site and standard prevention measures. 
05.0	Interpret and apply basic principles of Architectural Engineering and Design.  
06.0	Reference and understand codes, regulations and technical literature. 
07.0	Survey and assess construction sites. 
08.0	Estimate basic quantities and costs for the bidding process in a construction project. 
09.0	Perform office and administrative procedures. 
10.0	Discuss basic principles of ethics in the construction industry. 
11.0	Demonstrate appropriate math skills. 
12.0	Demonstrate appropriate understanding of basic science. 
13.0	Demonstrate employability skills. 
14.0	Demonstrate a basic understanding of entrepreneurship. 
15.0	Schedule and coordinate work sequence. 
16.0	Learn to effectively manage a workforce. 
17.0	Learn to effectively “buy out” a project as required. 
18.0	Demonstrate the ability to use current technology related to the construction process.

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Construction Management Technology
CIP Numbers:	1646041201
Program Length:	60 credit hours	

At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	
01.0	Demonstrate effective communication, both orally and in writing. The student will be able to: 	
01.01	Demonstrate how to sketch basic plan details in order to communicate with subcontractors and other professionals.	
01.02	Create written communications appropriate to the construction discipline.	
01.03	Understand appropriate communication channels for construction projects. 	
01.04	Utilize understandable means of oral communication appropriate to the construction discipline. 	
01.05	Develop effective working relationships with others. 	
01.06	Prepare business correspondence, memos and reports. 	
01.07	Compose clear and concise oral and written reports and presentations appropriate for construction projects. 	
01.08	Participate in technical discussions and meetings. 	
01.09	Read and understand construction document blueprints and associated drawings, graphs, charts, diagrams and tables commonly used in construction projects. 	
01.10	Utilize appropriate discussion, negotiation, conflict resolution and cooperation skills to work with people from a variety of experiences and backgrounds to promote learning in class activities and group work. 	
02.0	Interpret drawings and documents.  The student will be able to:  	
02.01	Interpret technical symbols. 	
02.02	Interpret topographical drawings. 	
02.03	Interpret aerial photographs and maps. 	
02.04	Interpret civil, site and survey drawings. 	
02.05	Interpret architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing drawings. 	
02.06	Interpret specifications (specs), relating specs to the construction drawings. 	
02.07	Interpret addendums. 	
02.08	Interpret notice of change and change orders. 	
02.09	Interpret submittal documents, including shop drawings, material data, samples and product data. 	
02.10	Interpret modular approach to buildings. 	
02.11	Understand the common types of contracts utilized in the construction industry. 	
02.12	Understand the purpose and process of construction mechanical liens and partial and final lien waivers. 	
02.13	Analyze construction documents for various project management tasks such as the preparation of schedules, estimates, constructability, safety, risk, etc. 	
03.0	Demonstrate knowledge of materials and methods of construction.  The student will be able to: 	
03.01	Understand the materials and methods of construction identified with the Construction Specification Institute format:  Bidding Documents; General Conditions; Site Work; Concrete; Masonry; Metals; Wood; Thermal and Moisture; Doors and Hardware; Finishes; Specialties; Equipment; Furnishings; Special Construction; Conveying System; Mechanical; and Electrical. 	
03.02	Examine construction techniques associated with wood, steel, masonry and reinforced concrete framing systems, roof systems, and interior and exterior finishes.	
03.03	Understand the properties, mechanical tests and quality control tests of common construction materials and their behaviors under different environments, short- or long-term.	
03.04	Understand appropriateness and sustainability of materials for construction projects.	
03.05	Understand the applications of common construction equipment for hoisting materials, erecting structures and earth-moving.	
03.06	Demonstrate the use of a tape measure, levels and other construction tools to verify work in place (check wall layouts, square corners, unit heights, Americans with Disabilities Act compliance, basic plan dimensions, etc.).	
03.07	Understand the basic principles of soil mechanics including soil classification, soil compaction, soil testing and reading soil borehole logs.	
03.08	Understand how to develop a construction logistics plan (parking and access routes, storage areas, project limit fencing, etc.).	
03.09	Relate the sequence of construction activities and importance of safety and constructability issues.	
03.10	Reference and interpret information from building codes and standards.	
03.11	Understand how to interact with local building officials and inspectors.	
04.0	Recognize basic safety hazards on a construction site and standard prevention measures.  The student will be able to: 	
04.01	Evaluate a construction project to assure a safe working environment	
04.02	Reference and interpret Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards related to construction hazards.	
04.03	Visually recognize compliance and non-compliance issues and situations, related to OSHA standards.	
04.04	Review summaries that reflect current accident causes and discuss violations, preventive measures and ethical issues.	
04.05	Understand how to give presentations related to construction safety hazards and jobsite toolbox meetings.	
04.06	Identify health related problems which may result from exposure to work related chemicals and hazardous materials, and know the proper precautions required for handling such materials.  	
05.0	Interpret and apply basic principles of Architectural Engineering and Design.  The student will be able to:  	
05.01	Conduct and interpret concrete slump tests. 	
05.02	Understand ASTM standards for concrete specimen collection and testing and how to interpret the results.	
05.03	Understand the use, function and importance of all the standard construction materials testing (Limerock Bearning Ratio, borings, compaction, slump, cylinders, duct pressure, etc.).	
05.04	Demonstrate a general understanding of the commissioning process.	
05.05	Have a basic understanding of all the major Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems: CW, HHW, Dx, Pkg Units, VRF, etc., and include a general overview of how each one works.	
05.06	Interpret soil analysis reports. 	
05.07	Interpret compaction test reports. 	
05.08	Determine the effect of loads on materials. 	
05.09	Interpret the principles of expansion, contraction and control. 	
05.10	Interpret and apply the fundamentals of acceptable site development requirements. 	
05.11	Demonstrate a basic understanding of building space relationships. 	
05.12	Understand the basic principles of structural loads and stresses in existing buildings and new construction.	
05.13	Identify the basic elements of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems.	
05.14	Understand the functional interrelationships and positioning of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems in relation to the overall project.	
06.0	Reference and understand codes, regulations and technical literature.  The student will be able to: 	
06.01	Reference and understand the basic elements of the International Building Code or the Florida Building Code. 	
06.02	Reference and understand the basic elements of municipal codes and regulations. 	
06.03	Identify and understand trade manuals, magazines and catalogs. 	
06.04	Understand the permitting processes by various jurisdictions/agencies and how to follow instructions to properly and accurately assemble and submit the required documentation (i.e., making sure the check sheet is complete).	
07.0	Survey and assess construction sites.  The student will be able to: 	
07.01	Understand and use measuring tapes and chains or other measuring devices. 	
07.02	Prepare site sketches.	
07.03	Apply methods of site measuring.	
07.04	Interpret survey books and logs.	
07.05	Identify and apply basic principles of levels and rods.	
07.06	Interpret angular and distance measurements to bearings and azimuth.	
07.07	Demonstrate a basic understanding of site meetings and site inspections.	
07.08	Apply basic surveying techniques for construction activities.	
07.09	Use the transit and level to establish the correct horizontal and vertical placement of construction elements.	
07.10	Understand the use of modern surveying equipment in the construction industry (Total Station, GPS, etc.).	
08.0	Estimate basic quantities and costs for the bidding process in a construction project.  The student will be able to: 	
08.01	Compute area and volume calculations. 	
08.02	Estimate quantities of excavation and fill.	
08.03	Estimate take off quantities of form work. 	
08.04	Estimate take off quantities of concrete. 	
08.05	Estimate take off quantities of timber. 	
08.06	Estimate take off quantities of masonry, mortar and rebar/reinforcing. 	
08.07	Interpret and complete standard estimator forms. 	
08.08	Recognize different types of estimates and their uses. 	
08.09	Perform quantity takeoffs based on the contract documents and generate detailed estimates.	
08.10	Determine labor and equipment costs.	
08.11	Understand the use of construction cost databases.	
08.12	Understand the scope of subcontractor work, solicit quotations and bids for procurement of products and services, develop the evaluation criteria and select a candidate.	
08.13	Understand how to prepare a formal bid package.	
08.14	Use computer technologies to assist with the preparation of estimates. 	
09.0	Perform office and administrative procedures.  The student will be able to: 	
09.01	Understand how to maintain a record of building costs. 	
09.02	Analyze current project costs and develop projections for future costs (i.e., complete a project cost report).	
09.03	Understand how to develop and maintain a technical reference library. 	
09.04	Demonstrate an understanding of basic project management software systems and plans. 	
09.05	Understand the project engineer’s function on the jobsite with respect to construction documentation and the review of submittals and shop drawings.  	
09.06	Understand how to schedule and purchase materials and equipment.  	
09.07	Demonstrate how to maintain and update the contract documents, the “working set” of the plans and specs, during construction.
•	Make sure all plan sheets are current.
•	Ensure RFI’s, ASI’s, FO’s are properly noted.
•	Notate field modifications.
•	Ensure sub-contractors and suppliers have the most current docs.	
09.08	Understand how to turn “working set” into “as-builts” at the end of the project.	
09.09	Prepare and maintain Request for Information (RFI), correspondence and submittal logs.  	
09.10	Develop a submittal log based on the requirements of the specs book.	
10.0	Discuss basic principles of ethics in the construction industry.  The student will be able to: 	
10.01	Identify ethical issues in construction.  	
10.02	Demonstrate an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities.  	
11.0	Demonstrate appropriate math skills--The student will be able to: 	
11.01	Solve problems for volume, weight, area, circumference and perimeter measurements for rectangles, squares and cylinders. 	
11.02	Demonstrate application of applied mathematics (geometry, basic trigonometry, or statistics) to a variety of applied technical problems.  	
11.03	Understand the basic principles of accounting as needed for construction projects and in the construction industry.  	
12.0	Demonstrate appropriate understanding of basic science.  The student will be able to: 	
12.01	Demonstrate basic understanding of the scientific method.	
12.02	Demonstrate basic understanding of instrumentation and measurement. 	
12.03	Demonstrate basic understanding in at least one science area to include environmental, earth, physical or chemical sciences.  	
13.0	Demonstrate employability skills.  The student will be able to: 	
13.01	Conduct a thorough job search. 	
13.02	Identify documents which may be required when applying for a job interview. 	
13.03	Create an effective resume.  	
13.04	Demonstrate competence in job interview techniques. 	
13.05	Identify or demonstrate appropriate responses to criticism from employer, supervisor or other employees. 	
13.06	Identify acceptable work habits. 	
13.07	Demonstrate knowledge of how to make job changes appropriately. 	
14.0	Demonstrate a basic understanding of entrepreneurship.  The student will be able to: 	
14.01	Define the basic principles of entrepreneurship. 	
14.02	Understand the advantages and disadvantages of business ownership. 	
14.03	Understand the risks involved in ownership of a business.	
14.04	Understand the business skills needed to operate a small business efficiently and effectively. 	
14.05	Understand basic management principles (i.e., principles of management, business management, industrial management and organizational behavior).	
14.06	Understand basic economics (macro or micro).	
14.07	Demonstrate an understanding of basic industrial relations (i.e., personnel management, labor relations, supervision and productivity).	
14.08	Demonstrate an understanding of basic principles of business law.	
15.0	Schedule and coordinate work sequence.  The student will be able to: 	
15.01	Identify the work activities associated with a construction schedule.	
15.02	Understand how to estimate the duration for each activity or task of work.	
15.03	Identify the logical sequence required to perform the work.	
15.04	Incorporate estimated activity cost into the proposed Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule.	
15.05	Assign and analyze resource requirements of a project.	
15.06	Prepare oral presentations of construction schedules.	
15.07	Prepare various construction scheduling reports.	
15.08	Utilize computer information technology for project planning, design, scheduling, monitoring and controlling. 	
15.09	Maintain a project schedule during construction and adjust for actual events. Understand how to overcome project delays.	
15.10	Understand how to manually perform a forward/backward pass on a project schedule to determine early start and finish dates, float, and critical path for a project schedule.	
16.0	Learn to effectively manage a workforce.  The student will be able to: 	
16.01	Determine work activity manpower requirements.	
16.02	Recognize the equipment required for a specific workforce.	
16.03	Understand proper and safe methods of construction.	
17.0	Learn to effectively “buy out” a project as required.  The student will be able to: 	
17.01	Interpret drawings and identify the different categories of work specified within the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) spec format.	
17.02	Identify the specific areas of work and contract the scope of work accordingly.	
17.03	Effectively package the scope of work within a contract format.	
17.04	Identify the cost of each scope of work and compare to budget.	
18.0	Demonstrate the ability to use current technology related to the construction process.  The student will be able to: 	
18.01	Demonstrate a functional (operating) understanding of basic office computer applications.	
18.02	Demonstrate a functional (operating) understanding of construction-specific applications of scheduling, estimating and project control typically used in the construction industry.  	
18.03	Demonstrate a basic understanding of Building Information Modeling (BIM) applications as they pertain to design/build and construction management.	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

General Education Course Requirements for AS and AAS Degrees

State Board of Education Rule 6A-14.030(4), F.A.C., identifies 15 credit hours as the minimum amount of general education coursework required in the Associate of Science (AS) degree and the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree.  In addition, Rule 6A-14.0303, F.A.C., implements s. 1007.25, F.S., and requires students entering a technical education degree program in the 2022-2023 academic year, and thereafter, to complete at least one identified core course in each subject area as part of the general education course requirements (15 credit hours total) before a degree is awarded) The core subject areas include: 
•	Communication. 
•	Humanities.
•	Mathematics. 
•	Natural Sciences.
•	Social Sciences.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

SkillsUSA is the co-curricular career and technical student organization for providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills.  Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered.

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors. Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.