Introduction to Construction Design and Management1.CDM

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    Discuss potential careers and the education needed in Construction Design and Management 1.CDM.1

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    Understand the interdependence of architectural designers, skilled trades and construction managers1.CDM.2

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    Demonstrate the use of computer-aided design (CAD) and drafting tools1.CDM.3

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    Read and develop technical drawings, including understanding types of plans used in construction1.CDM.4

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    Demonstrate the use of design principles and understanding of materials in developing basic plans1.CDM.5

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    Understand construction methods and materials, including building codes, safety regulations, and components of Green Construction1.CDM.6

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    Develop a series of plans and documentation for multiple design projects.1.CDM.7

Princples of Construction Design and Management2.CDM

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    Understand principles of construction management and the design-build-maintain process, including technical requirements, cost estimating, and quality control2.CDM.1

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    Read and develop technical drawings, including understanding types of plans used in construction;2.CDM.2

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    Demonstrate the use of computer-aided design (CAD) and drafting tools (2-D and 3-D drawings);2.CDM.3

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    Demonstrate the use of design principles and understanding of materials in construction surveying and the development of architectural plans;2.CDM.4

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    Understand construction methods and materials, including building codes, safety regulations, and components of Green Construction; 2.CDM.5

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    Understand the use of new technologies and innovations in the design and build process, including energy efficiency standards and Building Information Modeling (BIM); 2.CDM.6

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    Conduct a carbon footprint analysis and energy audit for an existing structure;2.CDM.7

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    Develop technical drawings for mechanical and electrical systems;2.CDM.8

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    Develop a portfolio, including a series of plans and documentation for a one-story structure.2.CDM.9

Advanced Design and 3-D Modeling3.CDM

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    Understand principles of construction management and the design-build-maintain process, including technical requirements, cost estimating, and quality control;3.CDM.1

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    Read and develop technical drawings, including understanding types of plans used in construction;3.CDM.2

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    Demonstrate the use of computer-aided design (CAD) and drafting tools (2-D and 3-D drawings);3.CDM.3

  • 4

    Demonstrate the use of design principles and understanding of materials in developing architectural plans;3.CDM.4

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    Understand construction methods and materials, including building codes, safety regulations, and components of Green Construction;3.CDM.5

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    Understand the use of new technologies and innovations in the design and build process, including energy efficiency standards and Building Information Modeling (BIM);3.CDM.6

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    Conduct a carbon footprint analysis and energy audit for an existing structure;3.CDM.7

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    Develop technical drawings for mechanical and electrical systems; and 3.CDM.8

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    Develop a portfolio, including a series of plans and documentation for a one-story structure.3.CDM.9

Advanced Construction Management4.CDM

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    Document principles of construction management and the design-build-maintain process, including technical requirements, cost estimating, and quality control;4.CDM.1

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    Develop a series of technical drawings, including site plans, mechanical systems, building plans, and a BIM design for a completed project;4.CDM.2

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    Demonstrate the use of advanced design principles and understanding of the design-build process;4.CDM.3

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    Document construction methods and materials, including compliance to building codes, safety regulations, and principles of Green Construction and energy efficiency;4.CDM.4

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    Incorporate the use of new technologies and innovations in the design and build process, including energy efficiency standards, modular construction and Building Information Modeling (BIM);4.CDM.5

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    Demonstrate the use of construction estimating and contracting to develop a project schedule;4.CDM.6

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    Document construction management requirements including project schedules, environmental safety requirements, quality control, cost-benefit analysis, and labor relations; and4.CDM.7

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    Develop a portfolio, including a series of plans and documentation for a full site development project.4.CDM.8

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12