Construction Management - BT

The Instructional Program

The Bachelor of Technology (B.T.) degree program in Construction Management: Design and Building is intended to prepare future construction professionals in many aspects of the industry.  The program is unique and touches base in all facets of construction, from residential to commercial all the way to heavy construction.

Delhi offers one of the few 2+2 degree options in existence. Beginning their B.T. studies in the Construction Technology A.A.S., students are able to finish in four years and obtain both an associate's and a bachelor's degree.

Career Options

Following is a sample of some of the career options available to students following the completion of their degree:

• Project Manager
• Project Engineer
• Field Engineer
• Superintendent
• Site Representative
• Estimator
• Surveyor
• Consultant
• General Contractor
• Business Owner
• Sales Representative

By completing courses in building and construction techniques, Delhi's graduates have a professional advantage over students with just an art and design background. Graduates of the Construction Management B.T. have the opportunity for mid-management positions in the commercial construction industry. Potential positions range from planning, to production, to construction site work, and include job titles such as:

• Site Superintendent
• Project Manager
• Project Engineer
• Field Engineer
• Estimator
• Owner's Representative
• Business Development Coordinator
• Project  Expeditor
• Quality Control Inspector

Admissions Requirements

To be eligible for the Construction Management B.T. degree program, applicants must meet the following requirements and guidelines:

Freshmen

• be a high school graduate with a minimum overall average of 80% or a minimum 2500 GED test score
• have 75% or higher on the Algebra Regents exam
• have 75% or higher on the Geometry Regents exam

Trigonometry and physics are recommended.

Transfer Students

• have successfully completed a minimum of 48 credits of lower-division college course work in Construction Technology or a related field 
• have successfully completed course work equivalent to the SUNY Delhi A.A.S. degree in Construction Technology including: College Algebra, College Trigonometry, Commercial Building Systems, Computer-based Estimating, Construction Business and Law, Environmental Systems, General Physics I with lab, Statics and Strengths of Materials, Surveying, and AutoCAD-Based Residential Drawing
• have a minimum grade point average of 2.3

CURRICULUM

SUNY Curriculum Code: 2248

SUNY General Education Requirements: Students who intend to receive A.A., A.S., or baccalaureate degrees must satisfy SUNY and campus General Education (GE) requirements to graduate. Students should be aware that GE requirements may vary by academic program. Consult with your academic advisor. For general information, see the "General Education" section of this catalog.

A.A.S. and A.O.S. degree students may not be required to fulfill General Education (GE) requirements; however, any student who may wish to transfer should complete as many GE courses as possible. Consult with your academic advisor.

Technical Standards:  In addition to academic requirements below, all applicants must also be able to meet the minimum Technical Standards for the program, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Academic Requirements:

Minimum Total Credit Hours = 134

Major Courses Required - 97 credit hours

 General Education/Liberal Arts Courses Required - 34 credit hours

Restricted Elective (Business course by advisement):  3 credit hours

Notes

¹ The first English is by placement according to competency. Students with appropriate English backgrounds will be advised to enroll in ENGL 200 Advanced Composition or another higher-level English course.

² Mathematics is by placement according to competency. MATH 150 Precalculus is the minimum exit-level mathematic requirement for this program. Students with appropriate math backgrounds will be placed in higher-level math courses.  Students who have already taken precalculus may substitute a three credit restricted elective by advisement.

Student Learning Outcomes for Construction Management B.T. Graduates

1. Be able to perform basic storm water management field observations (using surveying instruments), data calculations, and develop topographic maps to express landforms. Comprehend engineering methods and strategies towards shaping grades to accommodate buildings and associated construction, site drainage and storm water management, as well as road alignment principles.
2. Be able to comprehend building science concepts and quality engineering issues that face new and existing buildings. Pertinent course topics include indoor air quality, energy efficiency, environmentally friendly practices, alternative energy systems, and moisture-related building conditions. Students shall be able to engage in a given case study and demonstrate adequate building science comprehension, via a final report and presentation.
3. Produce conceptual designs, graphically and/or model based, that address complex building system needs pertaining to lighting and acoustical considerations for indoor spaces. Additionally, comprehend sustainable design and building approaches and demonstrate the familiarity with the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Program.
4. Estimate and budget project costs, including materials, labor, overhead, and other peripheral construction expenses. Comprehend value engineering and construction means and methods that directly pertain to project costs.
5. Provide entry-level field direction and/or supervision for various types of construction projects, including; residential, commercial, industrial, and heavy/civil undertakings. This consists of field observation of installation techniques, site safety, coordination of various trade disciplines, and monitoring of project efficiencies.
6. Practice the design-build approach on an actual student-based construction project, under the supervision of the Construction Faculty. Students show comprehension of the design-build method and how it differs from construction management, general contracting, owner representation, and other project delivery systems.
7. Develop project schedules and plans/approaches for construction projects. This includes the evaluation of various designs, means, and/or building methods to successfully complete complex building projects.
8. Demonstrate the ability to practice aspects of effective construction project management in a collaborative environment, via a mock project scenario. Pertinent aspects of project management that shall be demonstrated includes the provision of quality control, site planning, preliminary design review and constructability analysis, milestone scheduling, value engineering, and procurement, as it pertains to logical scope of work allocations.
9. Perform thorough analyses, including engineering calculations, of structural conditions pertaining to residential and commercial applications. Students will comprehend structural aspects pertaining to building loads and stresses and be able to analytically evaluate complex structural considerations. This includes the application of engineering-based calculations and consideration of various structural building materials and applications.
10. Gain construction experience through an extensive internship. Students shall obtain beneficial experience through a professionally structured internship. Entry-level construction professionals shall demonstrate experience and awareness related to four of the eight Construction Management Silos.

Construction Management Silos:

1. Field Supervision

2. Estimating & Cost Control

3. Scheduling & Planning

4. Surveying / Site Layout

5. Hands-On Building Experience

6. Project Engineering (Project or Plan Review/Analysis)

7. Project Documentation (Field Reports, Submittals, Drawings, Specs, Etc.)

8. Procurement of Materials, Subcontracts, and/or Labor

11. Gain the necessary professional skills and resources to successfully pursue employment within the construction industry. This includes job searching awareness, resumes and cover letter development, interviewing and related communication skills.