CMT 2220 - Construction Contracts and Specifications

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Students will gain knowledge in the legal aspects of contracts and bidding; types of construction documents including bonds; interpretation of technical building specifications and their application to selection and installation of materials, equipment and systems; and how sustainable construction affects the contract documents. The Construction Specification Institute Index System (CSI) database will be used. Students will study contracts and specifications as supplied by architects, government agencies, and professional contracting organizations such as the AGC (Association of General Contractors), ABC (Associated Building Contractors), and the NAHB (National Association of Home Builders).