Construction Management and Inspection

Newman Smith High School
Business & Industry Endorsement

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subject 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th grade
Language Arts English English English English
Math Math Math Math Math
Science Science Science Science Science
Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies
CTE Courses Principles of Construction OR Principles of Architecture 
(1 credit)
Construction Management I
(2 credits)

Construction Management II 
(2 credits)

Practicum in Construction Management
OR
Career Preparation
(2 credits)
Additional Elective        
Additional Elective        
Additional Elective        

Possible Industry Based Certifications:

  • NCCER Construction Technology
  • NCCER Core Curriculum

  • NCCER Construction Site Safety Technician

occupations median wage annual openings % growth
Construction and Building Inspectors $53,914 983 17%
Cost Estimators $63,939 2,239 21%
Construction Managers $87,402 2,401 14%

The Building Codes and Inspection program of study explores the occupations and educational opportunities associated with cost estimates for construction projects or services to aid management in bidding on or determining the price of products or services. This program of study may also include exploration into inspecting structures using engineering skills to determine structural soundness and compliance with specifications, building codes, and other regulations.