CNST 002 - Principles of Construction Documentation

Course Description
The Principles of Construction Documentation (PCD) is an introductory course that will teach you the fundamentals of construction documentation. You will learn about specifications, drawings and schedules, products, bidding procedures and contracts.

The course is designed for individuals involved in the construction industry who are required to produce, read, and supply products for, or rely upon, the project manual/specifications. It is ideal for designers, consultants, specification writers, contractors or suppliers.

Construction documentation topics covered include:

Owner Expectations
Budget Process
Project Phases
The Bidding Process
Format Documents
Language and Style
Specification Writing, Editing and Co-ordination
Document Interpretation
Environmental issues
Risk and Liability
Basic Building Principles
Product Evaluation and Selection
Sustainability Issues
Diagnostic Methods
The Commissioning Process
Performance, Termination and Dispute Resolutions

0 credits

Additional Requisite Information:
This is a 14-week course that has a defined start and end date, please ensure you log in on the day your course begins.

Please note: You can either purchase required material from the bookstore or download it online.

To purchase your Course Learning Material:

Go to http://www.bookstore.sait.ca/buy_main.asp, select Campus Term (Distance Learning) and click GO, select Distance Online, click on your course, and add the Course Material to your cart.

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