Residential Construction Management (RCM) CONCENTRATION

Download a copy of the RSCM contract.

Goal

The goal of the Residential Construction Management (RSCM) concentration program is to provide a higher level of education for those Building Construction Management (BCM) students who are interested in the field of Residential Construction. Specific residential coursework in the areas of land development, design, planning, estimating, scheduling, residential construction methods, marketing, cost analysis, and customer service will provide students with the necessary skills required for entry-level positions in the residential construction industry.

Information

Upon completion of the following plan of study, and in conjunction with the core requirements of the BCM program, the student will receive the "Residential Construction Management Concentration" designation on their transcript. Students who choose to pursue the RSCM concentration will complete an additional ten (10) credit hours of courses which are specific to the residential construction industry.

For more information:

Contact your academic advisor.

Plan of Study

BCM 360 Residential Construction (3 credit hours)
BCM 461 Residential Design Build (2 credit hours)
Residential Concentration Selective – Pick one of the following: BCM 361, BCM 362, BCM 412, BCM 460, AD 450, AGEC 331, CGT 360, LA 150, LA 151, LA 152

Total: 6 Credit Hours

Required RSCM Courses

BCM 360 Residential Construction
Class 2, Lab 2, Cr. 3.
Prerequisite: BCM major or instructor approval.
A study of the best building practices in residential construction, based upon green building standards, energy star, and other national programs, including partial fulfillment of the requirements for the certified green professional designation (CGP) from the National Association of Home Builders.

BCM 461 Residential Design Build
Class 2, Cr.2.
Prerequisite: BCM 34500 or instructor approval.
A study of the design/build project delivery system for residential construction, including home design fundamentals, construction methods, disability code requirements, building code requirements; and includes partial fulfillment of the requirements for the National Association of Home Builders, Certified Aging-In-Place (CAPS) designation.