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Jan 15, 2025
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CM 3181 - Building Environmental and Mechanical Systems for CM3 lecture hours 0 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. (prereq: AE 3112 )
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
• Understand the principles of HVAC and Plumbing to make a safe and healthy building environment
• Effectively balance mechanical criteria in order to select an optimal mechanical system
• Develop accurate take-offs and estimates of mechanical systems
• Describe the pros and cons of different types of mechanical systems
• Identify and define different components of a mechanical system
• Develop a schedule that incorporates mechanical systems into a schedule of a General Contractor
Prerequisites by Topic
• No prerequisites by topic appended.
Course Topics
• Reading Mechanical Plans
• Heating Systems
• Cooling Systems
• Ventilation Systems
• Ductwork
• Indoor Air Quality
• HVAC Take-Off and Estimating
• Commissioning
• DWV Systems
• Domestic Water Systems
• Storm Water Systems
• Fire Protection Systems
Laboratory Topics
• No associate laboratory
Coordinator
Blake Wentz
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