CVEG 55803 — Heavy Construction Equipment Management
The course covers estimating equipment ownership, operating cost, and how to determine economic life and replacement policy as well as how to schedule a production-driven, equipment-intensive project that achieves target production rates and meets target equipment-related unit costs and profits. The course will cover material selection based on productivity and OSHA safety regulations. While this class is in the heavy civil track within the department, both horizontal and vertical construction equipment will be discussed. Prerequisite: Graduate Standing. (Typically offered: Summer)