NYU Schack Institute of Real Estate

CERTIFICATE IN CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY

This program covers building construction technology and includes topics ranging from building core and shell, interiors and mechanical, and electrical and plumbing systems according to building codes and construction drawings.

Upon completion of the program, students have covered:

• Construction drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Building code considerations and standards.
• Construction project logistics and site work.
• Building foundation types and structural systems.
• Concrete and steel frame construction.
• Exterior wall and roof systems.
• Interior walls, partitions, floors, ceilings, and finishes.
• Building mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Sustainability considerations in design and construction.
• Building Information Modeling and Computer-Aided Design.

This certificate is awarded to students who successfully complete six courses--five required and one elective.

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COURSE CHECK LIST			COURSE NO.	PRICE
Required Courses (5 of these courses are required)
	Construction Methods and Materials: Building Core and Shell Examine the methods, materials, and structural systems used in constructing the core and shell components of high-rise buildings. Topics include site work; foundations; steel, reinforced... (click on course name to read more)		AEBX1-CE9300	$695
	Construction Methods and Materials: Building Interiors Examine the methods, materials, and systems used in constructing the architectural components of buildings. Topics include drywall construction systems; light gauge metal framing; lath and... (click on course name to read more)		AEBX1-CE9350	$695
	Building Mechanical and Electrical Systems and Equipment Designed for both construction and real estate professionals, this introductory course provides a technical overview of commercial building systems, including design principles, selection and choice,... (click on course name to read more)		AEBX1-CE9351	$695
	Fundamentals of Construction Documents The ability to accurately read construction drawings and plans is a required skill in the management of construction projects. This course covers plans, specifications, and... (click on course name to read more)		COES1-CE9358	$695
	Advanced Construction Documents: From Drawings to the Built Form For those who already have a basic knowledge of construction drawings and plans, this course explores plan reading in greater detail, the coordination of trades,... (click on course name to read more)		COES1-CE9371	$640
Electives (1 of these courses are required)
	Understanding the New York City Building Code Discuss the legal and technical framework of the New York City Building Code, including code applicability to work performed on new and existing buildings. Topics... (click on course name to read more)		AEBX1-CE9474	$670
	Introduction to Building Information Modeling (BIM) Learn the fundamentals of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and how this revolutionary process is transforming the design, construction, management, operation, and maintenance of buildings. Through... (click on course name to read more)		AEAC1-CE8005	$420
	Principles of Sustainable Real Estate Learn the core concepts of sustainable design. Topics include an overview of the current initiatives and practices used to economically and successfully implement ecofriendly measures... (click on course name to read more)		AESD1-CE9390	$640
	High-Performance Energy-Efficient Building Systems Owners, managers, and tenants in high performance buildings benefit from lower operating costs and a healthier environment. Through case studies and practical examples, examine the... (click on course name to read more)		AESD1-CE9643	$640
	Building Commissioning Learn how a quality commissioning process can help bridge the gap between design, construction, and operations for today's new generation of high-performance buildings. Using an... (click on course name to read more)		AESD1-CE9649	$595
	AutoCAD Professional Level I Learn the fundamentals of AutoCAD in this hands-on course and discover how to prepare 2D drawings for architecture, interior design, mechanical and structural engineering, and... (click on course name to read more)		AEAC1-CE8101	$795
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