(a) General requirements. This course is recommended for students in Grades 10-12. Recommended prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry, and Principles of Architecture or Principles of Construction. Students shall be awarded two credits for successful completion of this course.
(b) Introduction.
  (1) Career and technical education instruction provides content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills for students to further their education and succeed in current or emerging professions.
  (2) The Architecture and Construction Career Cluster focuses on designing, planning, managing, building, and maintaining the built environment.
  (3) In Construction Management I, students will gain knowledge and skills needed to enter the workforce as apprentice carpenters or building maintenance supervisors' assistants or to build a foundation toward a postsecondary degree in architecture, construction science, drafting, or engineering. Construction Management I includes the knowledge of design techniques and tools related to the management of architectural and engineering projects.
  (4) Students are encouraged to participate in extended learning experiences such as career and technical student organizations and other leadership or extracurricular organizations.
  (5) Statements that contain the word "including" reference content that must be mastered, while those containing the phrase "such as" are intended as possible illustrative examples.
(c) Knowledge and skills.
  (1) The student demonstrates professional standards/employability skills as required by business and industry. The student is expected to:
    (A) identify employment opportunities, including entrepreneurship and career preparation requirements, in the field of construction management;
    (B) demonstrate an understanding of group participation and leadership related to career preparation;
    (C) identify employers' expectations, including appropriate work habits;
    (D) apply the competencies related to resource technology in appropriate settings; and
    (E) demonstrate knowledge of the concepts and skills related to health and safety in the workplace, as specified by appropriate governmental regulations.
  (2) The student applies academic skills to the requirements of construction management. The student is expected to:
    (A) demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills with individuals from varied cultures, including fellow workers, managers, and customers;
    (B) complete work orders and related paperwork;
    (C) estimate jobs, schedules, and industry standards related to legal restrictions;
    (D) read and interpret appropriate architectural symbols, schematics, blueprints, work drawings, manuals, and bulletins; and
    (E) apply descriptive geometry related to auxiliary views, revolutions, intersections, and piping drawings.
  (3) The student gains knowledge about building materials used in the construction industry, including lumber, sheet materials, engineered wood products, structural concrete, structural steel, fasteners, and adhesives used in construction settings. The student is expected to:
    (A) identify various types of construction materials and methods;
    (B) describe the uses of various types of hardwoods and softwoods;
    (C) identify the grades and markings of wood building materials;
    (D) describe the proper method of storing and handling building materials;
    (E) describe the uses of various types of engineered lumber;
    (F) calculate quantities of lumber and wood products using industry-standard methods; and
    (G) describe the fasteners, anchors, and adhesives used in construction work.
  (4) The student describes how a systems model can be used to describe construction activities, including mechanical, fluid, electrical, and thermal systems. The student is expected to:
    (A) apply the universal systems model to construction activities;
    (B) identify the inputs, processes, outputs, and feedback associated with construction systems;
    (C) describe the subsystems used in construction; and
    (D) describe how technological systems interact to achieve common goals.
  (5) The student selects and uses the proper construction technology to meet practical objectives. The student is expected to:
    (A) distinguish between architectural and civil construction systems;
    (B) apply construction technology to individual or community problems;
    (C) describe the factors that affect the purchase and use of constructed items; and
    (D) identify and describe the roles of construction.
  (6) The student designs an item for construction using appropriate design processes and techniques. The student is expected to:
    (A) describe the design processes and techniques used in construction;
    (B) develop or improve a building or structure that meets specified needs; and
    (C) identify areas where quality, reliability, and safety can be designed into a building or structure.
  (7) 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.
  (8) The student describes quality and how it is measured in construction. The student is expected to:
    (A) describe different quality control applications in construction; and
    (B) apply continuous quality improvement techniques to the construction of a building or structure.
  (9) The student builds buildings or structures using the appropriate tools, equipment, machines, materials, and technical processes. The student is expected to:
    (A) describe the chemical, mechanical, and physical properties of construction materials;
    (B) describe the processes used in construction; and
    (C) construct buildings or structures using a variety of tools, equipment, and machines.
  (10) The student works safely with construction tools, equipment, machines, and materials. 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.
  (11) The student describes the importance of maintenance in construction. The student is expected to:
    (A) maintain tools and materials correctly;
    (B) perform manufacturers' maintenance procedures on selected tools, equipment, and machines; and
    (C) describe the results of negligent or improper maintenance.
  (12) The student manages a construction project. The student is expected to:
    (A) develop a plan for completing a construction project; and
    (B) participate in the organization and operation of a real or simulated construction project using project management processes, including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing a project.
  (13) The student applies the appropriate codes, laws, standards, or regulations related to construction technology. The student is expected to:
    (A) explain the importance of codes, laws, standards, or regulations related to construction technology;
    (B) identify areas where codes, laws, standards, or regulations related to construction technology may be required; and
    (C) comply with appropriate codes, laws, standards, or regulations.
  (14) The student describes the intended and unintended effects of technological solutions. The student is expected to:
    (A) apply an assessment strategy to determine the risks and benefits of technological developments in construction;
    (B) describe how technology has affected individuals, societies, cultures, economies, and environments;
    (C) discuss the international effects of construction technology; and
    (D) describe the issues related to regional and community planning.
  (15) The student identifies the factors that influence the evolution of construction technology. The student is expected to:
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