Construction Management and Inspection

Newman Smith High School
Business & Industry Endorsement

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CTE Courses Principles of Construction
(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        

Additional Graduation Requirements:

  • Foreign Language (2 credits)
  • Physical Education (1 credit)
  • Fine Arts (1 credit)
  • Health (1/2 credit)

Possible Industry Based Certifications:

  • NCCER Construction Technology
  • NCCER Core Curriculum

  • OSHA 30 Hour Construction

  • 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.

Recommended Course Sequence

Principles of Construction

This course is intended to provide an introduction and lay a solid foundation for those students entering the construction or craft skilled areas. The course provides a strong knowledge of construction safety, construction mathematics, and common hand and power tools. For safety and liability considerations, limiting course enrollment to 15 students is recommended. This course also provides communication and occupation skills to assist the student in obtaining and maintaining employment.

Construction Management I

In this course, students will gain knowledge and skills needed to enter the workforce as apprentice carpenters or building maintenance supervisors' assistants or to build a foundation toward a postsecondary degree in architecture, construction science, drafting, or engineering. Construction Management I include the knowledge of design techniques and tools related to the management of architectural and engineering projects.

Construction Management II

In this course, students will gain knowledge and skills needed to enter the workforce as apprentice carpenters or building maintenance supervisors' assistants or to build a foundation toward a postsecondary degree in architecture, construction science, drafting, or engineering. Construction Management II includes knowledge of the design, techniques, and tools related to the management of architectural and engineering projects.

Practicum in Construction Management

This course is an occupationally specific course designed to provide classroom technical instruction or on-the-job training experiences. Safety and career opportunities are included in addition to work ethics and job-related study in the classroom.