College - Author 1
College of Architecture and Environmental Design
Department - Author 1
Construction Management Department
Degree Name - Author 1
BS in Construction Management
Date
6-2025
Primary Advisor/Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Maryam Kouhirostami, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Construction Management Department
Abstract/Summary
The construction industry is undergoing a transformation as prefabrication and modular methods become more common across project types. From residential homes to large-scale commercial buildings, offsite construction offers faster timelines, improved quality control, and reduced environmental impact of construction. Despite these advantages, off -site construction has historically been underrepresented in the Construction Management (CM) curriculum at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly). While students are well-prepared for traditional project delivery in residential, commercial, and heavy civil sectors, they often graduate with limited exposure to more modern building systems and off-site production techniques. This off-site construction course addresses this gap by providing a dedicated course on prefabricated construction. The course emphasizes both residential and commercial applications, with a focus on off-site applications, design coordination, manufacturing processes, transportation logistics, and site integration. This course proposal establishes the academic framework for CM 420: Off -Site Construction, including learning outcomes, weekly topics, coursework, and instructional materials, which lays the groundwork to continually advance Cal Poly's CM program with the evolving needs of the industry.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/cmsp/873
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