Commercial Construction

Through Collected Knowledge from Industry Experts

What you'll learn
Recall real-world challenges in commercial construction
Explain best practices in constructing commercial projects
Differentiate between commercial construction sectors and their characteristics
Outline the main steps required in these types of projects
Requirements
No specific pre-requisite is needed.
Description
This course will expose you to several commercial construction experts from the industry to share their knowledge with you. You'll go through the entire commercial project lifecycle as well as different sectors as described by experts. More than ten experienced project managers and engineers, in over 13 hours of presentation, will share their tens of years of on-the-job and firsthand experience with you, specific to commercial construction projects.Course Objectives:By completing this course, you will be able to:Recall real-world challenges in commercial constructionExplain best practices in constructing commercial projectsDifferentiate between commercial construction sectors and their characteristicsOutline the main steps required in these types of projectsCourse Curriculum:GeneralProject Inception and DeterminationResolution and DesignSelection, Incorporation, and DocumentationConstruction Documents and Code ComplianceBidding and Contract AwardsConstructing, Erecting, and InstallingRefinement and EnhancementCompletion, Occupancy, and Post OccupancySustainable DesignBuilding MeasurementFull project cycle from conception to sustainable transformationProject ProformaSpecific SectorSocial and Religious SectorIndustrial SectorRetail SectorHotel SectorHealthcare SectorSpeakers/Experts*:Angelas J. Guillory Jr. (Senior Project Engineer, JE Dunn Construction)Christopher Hamilton (Project Manager, Dikita Enterprises, Inc.)Devin D. Evans Sr. (Project Manager, Birch Construction)Drew Prochaska (Business Development, DPR Construction)Francisco Paz Leon (Executive Vice President, Webber Commercial Construction)Jason Bullen (Project Manager, CDM7)Jordan Price (Project Manager II, Austin Commercial)Mario Trujillo (Project Manager, Luquin Builders)Mehrad Eslami (Vice President, Concore Development Group, Inc)Robert Odhiambo (Preconstruction Manager, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.)Sam Sprouse (Vice President, The Broaddus Companies)Tryan Shivers (Senior Estimator, Turner Construction Company)Verrick D. Walker (Principal, Page)Wendy Heger (Principal / Houston Civic and PK-12 Director, Page)* All the speakers mentioned above have given their verbal and textual consent to distribute their expertise and knowledge.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Hi! Let me introduce myself.

Lecture 2 My Bio

Section 2: Full Project Cycle (by: Fran Paz)

Lecture 3 Introducing Our Speaker

Lecture 4 Introduction

Lecture 5 Full Project Lifecycle

Lecture 6 Market to Support and Viability of the Opportunity

Lecture 7 The Designer (Catholic Mobarchs of Spain, Case Study)

Lecture 8 Program Management

Lecture 9 Constructability

Lecture 10 The Bid, Procurement, and Close-out

Lecture 11 Build and BIM

Lecture 12 Commissioning & QC, Substantial & Final Completion, and Warranty

Lecture 13 Whole Life Carbon Vision

Section 3: "Resolution and Design" & "Construction Documents" (by: Angelas J. Guillory Jr.)

Lecture 14 Introducing Our Speaker

Lecture 15 Bio & Background

Lecture 16 Bidding and Construction Documents

Lecture 17 Project Specifications

Lecture 18 More on Specs and CD Relationships

Lecture 19 Code Compliance

Lecture 20 Weir's Plaza Case Study

Section 4: Selection, Incorporation, and Documentation (by: Drew Prochaska)

Lecture 21 Introducing Our Speaker

Lecture 22 Agenda & Bio

Lecture 23 Selection Process

Lecture 24 Procurement Methods

Lecture 25 Project Documentation

Lecture 26 Team Incorporation

Section 5: Constructing, Erecting, and Installing (by: Tryan Shivers)

Lecture 27 Introducing Our Speaker

Lecture 28 Bio & Background

Lecture 29 Agenda and Introduction

Lecture 30 Team, Experience, and Design Approach

Lecture 31 Construction Approach - Safety

Lecture 32 Construction Approach - Schedule Approach

Lecture 33 Construction Approach - Flexibility, Weekly Plan, & Site Logistics

Lecture 34 Case Study - Excavation

Lecture 35 Case Study - Footings

Lecture 36 Case Study - Erection

Section 6: Sustainable Design (by: Wendy Heger)

Lecture 37 Introducing Our Speaker

Lecture 38 Introduction to Page

Lecture 39 Defining Sustainability

Lecture 40 Our World Is Changing

Lecture 41 Building Sciences

Lecture 42 LEED

Lecture 43 Resilience

Lecture 44 Wellness

Lecture 45 Measurement

Section 7: "Social and Religious Sector" & "Project Proforma" (by: Devin D. Evans Sr.)

Lecture 46 Introducing Our Speaker

Lecture 47 Bio and Background

Lecture 48 Construction Budget

Lecture 49 Project Startup

Lecture 50 What to Consider (Religious & Children)

Lecture 51 Final Notes

Section 8: "Retail (Restaurant) Sector" & "Building Measurement" (by: Christopher Hamilton)

Lecture 52 Introducing Our Speaker

Lecture 53 Bio & Background

Lecture 54 Common Retail Project types

Lecture 55 Importance of Measurement and Enhancements

Lecture 56 Project and Building Life Cycles

Section 9: Retail Sector (by: Mehrad Eslami)

Lecture 57 Introducing Our Speaker

Lecture 58 Bio

Lecture 59 CONCORE Development Group, Inc.

Lecture 60 Retail Construction Overview

Lecture 61 Retail Specifics

Lecture 62 How to Start Your Own Construction Company

Section 10: Hotel (Hospitality) Sector (by: Mario Trujillo)

Lecture 63 Introducing Our Speaker

Lecture 64 Bio & Background

Lecture 65 Part 1

Lecture 66 Part 2

Lecture 67 Part 3

Section 11: Hotel Sector (by: Jordan Price)

Lecture 68 Introducing Our Speaker

Lecture 69 The Process

Lecture 70 Sitework, Structure, and Exterior Skin

Lecture 71 Interior & During the Construction vs. Completion

Lecture 72 Mockups

Lecture 73 Interior Rooms

Section 12: "Healthcare" & "Completion, Occupancy, & Post Occupancy" (by: Robert Odhiambo)

Lecture 74 Introducing Our Speaker

Lecture 75 McCarthy Background

Lecture 76 Operations vs. Pre-Construction

Lecture 77 Hospital Case Study (Texas Children's Hospital - Austin)

Lecture 78 Other McCarthy's Commercial Projects

Section 13: Healthcare Sector (by: Sam Sprouse)

Lecture 79 Introducing Our Speaker

Lecture 80 The Broaddus Companies

Lecture 81 Overview

Lecture 82 Vision

Lecture 83 Strategic Plan

Lecture 84 Program

Lecture 85 Design

Lecture 86 Construct

Lecture 87 Activate

Section 14: Industrial Sector (by: Jason Bullen)

Lecture 88 Introducing Our Speaker

Lecture 89 Introduction & Types of Industrial Construction

Lecture 90 Definition & Pre-fabrication

Lecture 91 Commercial vs. Industrial Construction & Career Opportunities

Lecture 92 Key Differences

Lecture 93 Tilt Wall Construction

Lecture 94 Summary & Video

Civil Engineers,Construction Engineers and Managers,Construction Management Students,Construction Science Students