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2026-2027 DCTC Catalog 
  
2026-2027 DCTC Catalog

CMSV 2890 - Building Organization & Technology



3 Credits
Examines the varied technology that comprise buildings and an exploration into the sequential process of building construction. Theories of building types, functional organizations, and material applications are presented. This course also includes the identification of historic basis for and comparison between basic building materials and construction methods. The importance of building assembly sequences is also presented.

Major Content Areas
Building assembly sequences

Fire related properties

Loads on buildings

Air leakage and water vapor control

Material applications

Thermal properties of materials

Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate oral and written communication skills when interpreting and describing building construction projects.

Review, examine, and utilize resources and information required in construction management.

Recognize the physical basis, technical specifics and sequential processes for building construction.

Apply building organization skills to a real building planning and construction project.