Recommendation to Implement an Offsite Design and Construction & Mass Timber Buildings Tech Elective
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 Kouhi, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Construction Management Department
Abstract/Summary
This project presents a proposal for a new upper division elective course in the Construction Management program at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. The course would focus on mass timber construction as well as prefabrication and modular construction which are quickly growing areas of the industry known for their sustainability, efficiency, and compatibility with modern construction methods. While mass timber and pre-fabrication content exists in some university programs around the country, Cal Poly’s CM curriculum lacks a course specifically designed to give students practical, construction focused instruction on these topics. To determine student interest, a survey was conducted among current CM students that were at least 2nd year students, and the results show strong support for considering the addition of such a course. A review of similar programs at other American universities is also included to help create a general base for the potential course’s development. The findings of this research support the introduction of a specialized course that reflects current industry trends and strengthens the program’s construction course offering.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/cmsp/887
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