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As a young or inexperienced engineer or architect, it's important to understand a construction site, as well as the organization and partnership between all members of the project team.
In this course, participants will be introduced to the inner workings of a site, especially the organization, trades, labor unions, and roles and responsibilities of each. It also provides a basis for understanding of effective communications and coordination. Whether your career takes you on the path of planning, design, manufacturing, research, or construction, you'll find this course a valuable tutorial on the inner workings of a construction site.
As a participant, you will:
- Identify a "typical" organizational structure on a construction site and list the various members of a project team.
- Describe the building trades, labor unions, and other organizations and explain the roles and responsibilities of each.
- Analyze the relationships and communication between contractor team members and evaluate how these dynamics impact the success of a project.
