CNST 1502Building Materials and Methods3
Suggested Technical Studies Semester II
- Subject
- CNST
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- sctcc.edu
St Cloud Technical and Community College · Courses
CNST
5 courses with the subject CNST, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
CNST 1506Estimating for the Construction Trades I
This course will introduce the student to residential construction estimating con- cepts. Students will be introduced to materials and methods used in residential construction projects. Some materials to be examined include, metals, concrete, masonry, wood, engineered wood products, plastics, thermal and waterproofing products. Application of linear, square, and cubic measurements and their rela- tionships to the estimating process will be studied. Estimating software will be introduced. The application of the various Minnesota Codes used in residential construction will be studied. Student Learning Outcomes: * Develop an understanding of various building trade terminology. * Identify various types of construction used on specific projects. * Identify the principles of estimating. * Examine residential construction documents to determine items and quantities. * Explore and interpret plan specifications. * Organize material takeoffs for building plans. * Select appropriate materials for various applications. * Describe properties of various materials. * Develop an understanding of the applicable codes and how they apply to residential construction estimating. * Estimate costs using industry cost sources. * Demonstrate consistency in the estimating process. Prerequisite(s): CNST1502. (3 C: 2 lect/pres, 1 lab, 0 other)
- Subject
- CNST
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- sctcc.edu
CNST 2502Estimating for the Construction Trades II3
Suggested Technical Studies Semester IV
- Subject
- CNST
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- sctcc.edu
CNST 2506Construction Management
The learner will develop skills and knowledge of construction management that will assist them in understanding how projects are envisioned, designed, and built; the types of materials and methods used; methods for estimating the cost of construction; project scheduling and project management. Student Learning Outcomes: * Describe the phases of a construction project. * Explain why it is important to plan. * Explain the importance of construction documents. * Identify various construction documents and describe their use. * Identify the components of an estimate. * Describe the estimating process. * Select the correct materials for a project. * Prepare a project estimate. * Compare scheduling methods. * Create a project schedule. * Describe the billing process. * Compute net billing calculations. * Explain the importance of personal presentation to customers. * Discuss the importance of ethical business behavior. Prerequisite(s): CNST2502. (3 C: 3 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
- Subject
- CNST
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- sctcc.edu
CNST 2510Commercial Estimating and Project Analysis2
PLEASE NOTE: All program plans are preliminary and curriculum may change without notice. 2026-2027 St. Cloud Technical & Community College Page 41
- Subject
- CNST
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- sctcc.edu
Source: St Cloud Technical and Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61