Academics
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (CONS)
150 CONTRACTOR LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Licensing Act and requirements of the New Mexico Construction Industries Division; registering a business with the state and federal governments; financial responsibility determinants; bonding; insurance; workmen's compensation requirements; preparation for the state business and law examinations for contractors pursuing EE-98, MM-98, GB-98, and sub-categories. (2, 2T+0)
151 INSPECTION PROCESS
Permit requirements, code enforcement, inspections, certificates of approval, and fees. (1, 1T+0S)
152 LABOR LAWS AND SAFETY
Laws dealing with: Labor Standards, Fair Labor Standards, Worker's Compensation, Child Labor, Employment Security, and subcontractor status. Safety issues: Federal OSHA regulations, hazardous material handling, disposal of hazardous materials, New Mexico and federal reporting requirements. (2, 2T+0S)
153 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR TAXATION
Federal and New Mexico tax laws, employee withholding, unemployment insurance, FICA, NM Gross Receipts Tax, Calendar dates for filing CRS-1, 940, 941, NM U/I, W-4, W-3, 1099, 10096, and others. You will receive ample practice in filling out forms and using tables, formulas, and software to calculate tax liabilities. Covers the differences in proprietorship, partnership, and corporate requirements and reports; records keeping and bookkeeping requirements. (3, 3T+0S)
155 CONSTRUCTION MATH & BLUEPRINT READING
Lumber and materials dimensions; scaling from plans; materials take-off; estimating costs; interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and blueprints; floor plans, elevations, sections, symbols, and notations. (3, 3T+0S)
156 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE
As most of New Mexico is governed by the Uniform Building Code (UBC), special emphasis is given to regulations concerning dwellings. Commercial buildings will also be covered. Introduces the use of CodeCheck software. (2, 2T+0S)
157 SITE DEVELOPMENT AND LAYOUT
Planning the layout of a site with regard for codes, covenants, planning and zoning regulations, utility easements, and other requirements; locating homes, outbuildings, wells, septic systems, utilities, and roads using the instruments and measuring devices normally associated with site preparation. Classes will be conducted on-and-off campus. (2, 1T+1S)
158 FOUNDATION THEORY AND CONSTRUCTION
Site layout; footing and stem wall construction; flat concrete work; insulation systems; monolithic floor/foundations, foam form, and other alternative systems. Provides theory, laboratory instruction, and hands-on activities. Classes will be conducted on-and-off campus. (2, 1T+1S)
159 MASONRY THEORY AND CONSTRUCTION
Theory and practice of concrete, stucco, stone, brick, and block masonry techniques. Classes will be conducted on-and-off campus. (3, 1T+2S)