Description

The 109 Practical Applications of Heavy Civil Construction is a fundamental construction education and training course that focuses on understanding heavy civil construction methods, procedures and techniques. This includes site preparation and grading, excavation, backfill, compaction, trenching, paving, and dewatering.

 Discussions on the proper methods of determining earthwork quantities, estimating civil construction costs and safety implications will take place throughout the course to further advance students’ understanding of the course material as they study building and construction online

By the end of this construction education and training program, you will: 

• Understand standard terminology and units of measurement used in heavy construction
• Explain the properties of civil construction materials
• Perform basic quantity take-offs and estimating for heavy civil construction
• Calculate quantities and costs for site work, utilities and paving
• Distinguish between asphalt and concrete paving methods and materials
• Develop an awareness of construction safety related to earthmoving operations
• Explain and discuss a variety of horizontal drilling and tunneling systems
• Understand trench safety requirements and the proper use of trench boxes
• Understand the methods, procedures and processes of heavy civil construction