(a) General requirements. This course is recommended for students in Grades 11-12. Recommended prerequisite: Construction Management. (b) Introduction. In Advanced Construction Management, students gain knowledge and skills specific to those needed to enter the workforce as carpenters or building maintenance supervisors or build a foundation toward a postsecondary degree in architecture, construction science, drafting, or engineering. Construction Management includes the knowledge of the design, techniques, and tools related to the management of architectural and engineering projects. (c) Knowledge and skills.   (1) The student selects and uses the appropriate resources to complete construction tasks. The student is expected to:     (A) apply construction technology to individual or local problems;     (B) identify a problem and determine the appropriate resources needed to solve the problem; and     (C) describe the factors that affect the purchase and use of buildings.   (2) The student designs or modifies a structure using designated design processes and techniques. The student is expected to:     (A) develop or improve a building design that meets a specified need; and     (B) use specified design processes to develop and communicate ideas.   (3) The student investigates emerging and innovative construction technologies. The student is expected to:     (A) report on emerging and innovative construction technologies; and     (B) conduct research and experimentation in construction technology to determine its effectiveness.   (4) The student describes quality and how it is measured in construction. The student is expected to:     (A) construct items that meet a specified level of quality;     (B) recommend where and how the quality of a building can be improved; and     (C) explain the factors that affect the quality of buildings.   (5) The student constructs buildings using the appropriate tools, equipment, machines, materials, and technical processes. The student is expected to:     (A) describe the chemical, mechanical, and physical properties and standard units of measure of architectural construction materials such as concrete, masonry, and metals;     (B) describe the processes used in construction;     (C) use a variety of tools, equipment, and machines to construct buildings; and     (D) construct a building or model of a building.   (6) The student works safely with construction technology. The student is expected to:     (A) master relevant safety tests;     (B) follow safety manuals, instructions, and requirements;     (C) identify and classify hazardous materials and wastes correctly;     (D) dispose of hazardous materials and wastes appropriately; and     (E) recommend improvements in safety procedures.   (7) The student performs basic maintenance on selected construction equipment and machines. The student is expected to:     (A) handle and store tools and materials correctly;     (B) locate and perform manufacturers' maintenance procedures on selected tools, equipment, and machines; and     (C) develop a maintenance plan for selected machines and equipment.   (8) The student manages construction technology projects. The student is expected to:     (A) develop a plan for completing a construction technology project;     (B) identify and describe the resources required to complete a construction project; and     (C) develop a timeline for completing a project.   (9) The student follows the appropriate codes, laws, standards, or regulations related to architectural construction technology. The student is expected to:     (A) identify areas where codes, laws, standards, or regulations may be required;     (B) locate the appropriate codes, laws, standards, or regulations; and     (C) interpret and follow the appropriate codes, laws, standards, or regulations.   (10) The student solves problems, thinks critically, and makes decisions related to architectural construction. The student is expected to:     (A) develop or improve a building or structure by following a problem-solving strategy;     (B) apply critical-thinking strategies to the analysis and evaluation of proposed technological solutions; and     (C) apply decision-making techniques to the selection of technological solutions.   (11) The student determines the cost of constructing a building. The student is expected to:     (A) develop a budget for a construction project; and     (B) determine the most effective strategies to minimize costs.   (12) The student applies communication, mathematics, and science knowledge and skills to construction activities. The student is expected to:     (A) write technical reports;     (B) make technical presentations to groups of individuals;     (C) identify and use mathematics concepts in construction technology; and     (D) identify and apply science principles used in construction technology.   (13) The student describes the importance of teamwork, leadership, integrity, honesty, work habits, and organizational skills. The student is expected to:     (A) describe how teams function;     (B) use teamwork to solve problems;     (C) distinguish between the roles of team leaders and team members;     (D) identify characteristics of good leaders;     (E) identify employers' expectations and appropriate work habits;     (F) define discrimination, harassment, and equality;     (G) use time-management techniques to develop and maintain work schedules and meet deadlines; and     (H) complete work according to established criteria.   (14) The student gains knowledge about the ingredients of concrete, various types of concrete, and methods to mix concrete. The student is expected to:     (A) identify the properties of cement;     (B) describe the composition of concrete;     (C) perform volume estimates for concrete quantity requirements;     (D) identify types of concrete reinforcement materials and describe their uses;     (E) identify various types of footings and explain their uses;     (F) identify the parts of various types of forms;     (G) explain the safety procedures associated with the construction and use of concrete forms; and     (H) explain how to erect, plumb, and brace a simple concrete form with reinforcement.   (15) The student uses a systems approach to investigate mechanical, fluid, electrical, and thermal systems. The student is expected to:     (A) apply the universal systems model to technological activities; and     (B) identify the inputs, processes, outputs, and feedback associated with each of the systems.   (16) The student works safely with mechanical, fluid, electrical, and thermal technology. The student is expected to:     (A) master relevant safety tests;     (B) follow safety manuals, instructions, and requirements;     (C) identify and classify hazardous materials and wastes; and     (D) dispose of hazardous materials and wastes appropriately.   (17) The student solves problems, thinks critically, and makes decisions related to construction. The student is expected to:     (A) use problem-solving strategies;     (B) apply critical-thinking strategies;     (C) apply decision-making techniques to the selection of technological solutions; and     (D) evaluate the impact of technology on scientific thought, society, and the environment.   (18) The student applies communication, science, and mathematics knowledge and skills to construction activities. The student is expected to:     (A) prepare technical reports and presentations;     (B) solve algebraic equations;     (C) solve problems in English and System International (SI) units; and     (D) perform unit conversions.   (19) The student knows the laws governing motion. The student is expected to:     (A) analyze examples of uniform and accelerated motion, including linear, projectile, and circular motion;     (B) evaluate the effects of forces on the motion of objects;     (C) develop and interpret a free-body diagram for force analysis; and     (D) analyze motion relative to different frames of reference.   (20) The student knows the concept of momentum. The student is expected to:     (A) identify linear and angular momentum; and     (B) relate the conservation of momentum to linear and angular motion.   (21) The student knows the concept of waves and vibrations. The student is expected to:     (A) identify and evaluate characteristics of wave motion; and     (B) demonstrate how waves transmit energy.   (22) The student knows the concept of energy conversion. The student is expected to:     (A) evaluate the purpose of energy converters;     (B) identify converters that change one form of energy to another; and     (C) evaluate the efficiency of converting energy from one form to another.   (23) The student knows the concept of energy transduction. The student is expected to:     (A) identify the function of a transducer;     (B) distinguish between an energy converter and a transducer; and     (C) identify transducers that change energy signals from one form to another.   (24) The student knows the concept of radiant energy. The student is expected to:     (A) describe radiation and cite examples;     (B) compare fission and fusion in terms of end products, energy, advantages, and availability; and     (C) compare and contrast different types of radioactive decay.   (25) The student knows the concept of light and optics. The student is expected to:     (A) identify characteristics of optical devices;     (B) analyze the characteristics of light, including reflection, refraction, and interference; and     (C) interpret the effects of wave characteristics in daily applications such as lasers and optics in industrial and medical technology.   (26) The student knows the concept of time constants. The student is expected to:     (A) define a time constant; and     (B) distinguish between a linear and non-linear increase and decrease of a variable with time.   (27) The student describes basic product marketing processes and techniques used in construction. The student is expected to:     (A) prepare a marketing plan for an idea, product, or service; and     (B) discuss the effect of customer satisfaction on the image of a product or company.   (28) The student investigates career opportunities, requirements, and expectations in construction technology. The student is expected to:     (A) identify an area of interest in construction and investigate its entry-level and advancement requirements and its growth potential; and     (B) describe the careers available in construction.   (29) The student describes the importance of teamwork, leadership, integrity, honesty, work habits, and organizational skills. The student is expected to:     (A) describe how teams function;     (B) use teamwork to solve problems;     (C) distinguish between the roles of team leaders and team members;     (D) identify characteristics of good leaders;     (E) identify employers' expectations and appropriate work habits;     (F) define discrimination, harassment, and equality;     (G) use time-management techniques to develop and maintain work schedules and meet deadlines; and     (H) complete work according to established criteria.

Source Note: The provisions of this §130.50 adopted to be effective August 23, 2010, 34 TexReg 5917