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Define Construction:
Building Fixed Things
What is the sum total of all fixed things called?
The Built Environment
This 984' tower was built of wrought iron for the 1889 World's Fair in Paris:
Eiffel Tower
Tallest building in the world is:
Burj Khalifa in Dubai
Height of One World Trade Center in New York:
1776
Burj Al Arab is a _____ star hotel located in _______.
7 star; Dubai
How many more people are moving to Texas by 2050?
20 million
The existing built environment needs to be expanded by _____% to accommodate these additional
people.
50%
HVAC is an abbreviation for:
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
Potable water means the water is:
safe to drink
Know the four construction sectors:
-Residential
-Commercial
-Heavy Civil/Hwy
-Industrial/Offshore
Which Construction sector is the largest by percent?
, Residential
What is the total dollar value of construction for 2018?
1.3 trillion
What is the leading economic indicator?
New housing starts
How far in advance can residential construction predict future economic activity?
3 to 6 months
Both degrees are ____credit hour programs:
120
Both degrees have a Business ___________ minor.
Administration
Both degrees suggest you always take what classes each semester?
A math and a science
when and where is the construction and concrete industry job fair this semester?
September 29 at LBJ ballroom from 1 to 4 PM
The CSM Degree requires a ____ hour Pre-Construction Set of courses, which includes all math and
science courses, which must be completed before being accepted into the four major.
30
What is the required overall GPA in the preconstruction set of courses in which no lower than a C grade
is acceptable?
2.5
Which profession has the highest starting salaries out of construction managers, civil engineers, and
architects?
construction managers
What does AIC stand for?
American Institute of constructors
The AIC exam you will take is the AC exam which stands for?
associate constructor
The exam is _____ multiple choice questions
300