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Predesign Planning Part 10: Predesign Plan

One of a series of ten courses about the reasons to conduct and methods to accomplish effective predesign planning in architecture, this course...
Earn 3.25 LU in HSW

Predesign Planning Part 6: Diagnostic Observation

One of a series of ten courses about the reasons to conduct and methods to accomplish effective predesign planning in architecture, this is the third...
Earn 1.25 LU in HSW

Subsurface Conditions Part 4: Site Development Considerations & Management of Site Materials

Soil and subsurface water conditions affect the design and performance of building projects. Therefore, it is important to recognize the problems of...

Earn 1.00 LU in HSW

Subsurface Conditions Part 3: Foundations & General Site Development

Soil and subsurface water conditions affect the design and performance of building projects. Therefore, knowledge about subsurface conditions is...
Earn 1.25 LU in HSW

Subsurface Conditions Part 2: Soil Properties, Behaviors, Classification, & Identification

Soil and subsurface water conditions affect the design and performance of building projects. Therefore, the general nature of soils—including their...
Earn 1.00 LU in HSW

Subsurface Conditions Part 1: Basic Concerns, Design Information, & Division of Responsibilities

Soil and subsurface water conditions affect the design and performance of building projects. Therefore, knowledge about subsurface conditions is...
Earn 1.25 LU in HSW

Practice Management: Strategies for Enhancing Public Welfare and Service Delivery

This course focuses on practice management from the perspective of supporting both public welfare and client interests through enhanced service...
Earn 2.00 LU in HSW

Why Buildings Fail Part 6: Operational Errors; Failure Avoidance & Dispute Resolution

The study of failures equips the competent design professional with increased knowledge that leads to more successful achievements. If designs are to...
Earn 2.25 LU in HSW

Why Buildings Fail Part 5: Errors During the Construction Phase

Failure is an always present possibility, especially when the potential for failure is not fully considered by design professionals. When there are...
Earn 2.00 LU in HSW

Why Buildings Fail Part 4: Material Selection & Detailing Errors During the Design Phase

Failures seldom result from a single error made by an individual; they more often result from a combination of interrelated factors involving both...
Earn 1.00 LU in HSW

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