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Dec 15, 2025
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CON 3011 - Building Mechanical and Electrical Systems for CM2 lecture hours 2 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
Students will develop a working knowledge of building HVAC, sanitary, and other mechanical systems components and their functioning to enable effective installation planning, scheduling and cost estimation by the construction manager. Students will study the basic design principles of HVAC and plumbing systems as well and complete basic load calculations. Laboratory activities will revolve around load calculations, basic installation methods of HVAC and plumbing systems, and estimating/scheduling activities for mechanical systems. Students will develop a working knowledge of building electrical and communication systems components and their functioning to enable effective installation planning, scheduling, and cost estimation by the construction manager. Students will study the basic design principles of power and lighting systems as well and completing basic load calculations. Laboratory activities will revolve around load calculations, basic installation methods of power and lighting systems, and estimating/scheduling activities for electrical systems. Students may not receive credit for both CON 3011 and any substantially similar course offered by the Civil and Architectural Engineering and Construction Management Department. (prereq: junior standing)
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
Building environmental and mechanical systems:
- Explain the principles of HVAC and plumbing to make a safe and healthy building environment
- Develop accurate take-offs and estimates of mechanical systems
- Describe the pros and cons of different types of mechanical systems
- Identify different components of a mechanical system
- Develop a schedule that incorporates mechanical systems into a schedule of a general contractor
Building electrical and communication systems:
- Explain the basic principles of electrical power systems in buildings
- Explain the basic principles of lighting systems in buildings
- Develop basic calculations for power loads in a building
- Identify the different components of an electrical system
- Develop take-offs and estimates for electrical systems in buildings
- Develop a schedule that incorporates electrical systems into a schedule for a general contractor
Prerequisites by Topic
• None
Course Topics
Building environmental and mechanical systems:
- Heating, cooling, and ventilation systems and ductwork
- Indoor air quality
- Commissioning
- DWV systems
- Domestic water systems
- Storm water systems
- Fire protection systems
Building Electrical and Communication Systems:
- Physics of electricity and magnetism
- Voltage systems
- Electrical distribution and grounding systems
- Low voltage systems
- Lighting sources and fixtures
- Code issues for electrical
- Sustainability for electrical
Laboratory Topics
- Reading mechanical and electrical plans
- HVAC and electrical take-off and estimating
- Specifications, shop drawings, and submittals for mechanical and electrical
- Basic power loads and calculations
- Basic lighting loads and calculations
- Ethics for subcontractors
Coordinator
Dr. Jera Sullivan
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