This 30-hour OSHA-authorized course provides a comprehensive overview of workplace safety practices for today’s construction industry. Designed for supervisors, forepersons, site managers, and workers with safety responsibilities, the program teaches participants how to identify hazards, prevent accidents, and comply with OSHA’s 29 CFR 1926 construction standards.

Through interactive exercises, real-world case studies, mock inspections, and hands-on demonstrations, students learn how to recognize and control job-site hazards, communicate safety expectations, and support a proactive safety culture. Completion of all required hours results in issuance of the OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Card from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Topics Include:

• OSHA regulations, enforcement, and worker/employer responsibilities
• Hazard identification, prevention, and risk management
• “Fatal Four” hazards: falls, electrocution, struck-by, caught-in/between
• Excavation, trenching, confined spaces, scaffolds, cranes, and rigging
• Hazard Communication (HazCom), GHS, PPE, and environmental controls
• Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and incident investigation
• Safety leadership, communication, and human performance principles
• Digital safety documentation and recordkeeping

Textbooks, materials, ID card, and exam fees are not included. All required course materials will be provided by the instructor.

Prerequisites: No prior construction or safety experience required.

Total Program Hours: 30 Hours (OSHA requires full attendance for certification)

Certification Earned:

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Card (U.S. Department of Labor)
• Bergen Community College Certificate of Completion

Instructor: Jon Betancourt 

This 30-hour introductory course provides a comprehensive foundation in Building Information Modeling (BIM) and the digital tools transforming the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. Students learn how BIM integrates design, data, and project management through a blend of conceptual lessons, hands-on software use, and real-world case studies. Using Autodesk Revit, Navisworks Manage, and Autodesk Build, participants develop practical skills in 3D modeling, coordination, document control, and cloud-based collaboration. The course introduces ISO 19650 standards, Level of Development (LOD) frameworks, and the BIM Execution Plan (BEP) structure that guides multi-disciplinary project delivery.

This 30-hour intermediate course builds on foundational BIM knowledge to develop advanced skills in model coordination, visualization, and simulation within the Autodesk Revit and Navisworks environment. Students learn how architectural, structural, MEP, and civil models integrate through federation, clash detection, issue tracking, and 4D/5D construction simulation. Emphasis is placed on data integrity, communication, and collaborative problem-solving, mirroring real-world workflows used by design and construction firms. The course prepares participants for professional roles as BIM Coordinators or Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Technicians, applying coordination techniques that drive efficient, data-driven project delivery.

This 30-hour advanced course is designed for construction professionals seeking to lead teams in data-driven project delivery, BIM coordination, and lifecycle asset management. Building on prior coursework in BIM fundamentals and coordination, students explore the full digital construction ecosystem, including Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, Procore, and digital twin platforms. Through applied exercises and collaboration labs, participants learn to manage BIM data across design, build, and operations, integrate cost, risk, and performance analytics, and apply emerging technologies such as AI-assisted modeling, IoT integration, and reality capture using drones and laser scanning. By course completion, students will produce a comprehensive digital project management plan aligned with industry frameworks such as AGC CM-BIM, CMAA, and buildingSMART ISO 19650 standards—preparing them to drive innovation in construction management and digital delivery.

This 36-hour course offers a practical introduction to project time and cost management in modern construction environments. Students gain hands-on experience creating and optimizing schedules using Microsoft Project and Oracle Primavera Cloud, integrating Earned Value Management (EVM) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor cost, time, and resource performance. Through guided labs, participants use real project data to track progress, analyze risks, forecast outcomes, and visualize performance dashboards with Power BI and Smartsheet Analytics. The course emphasizes BIM-integrated scheduling, data-driven decision-making, and effective stakeholder communication, aligning with PMI’s PMBOK 7th Edition and the CMAA Project Controls Framework.

This 36-hour course immerses students in data-driven construction management, focusing on how to collect, structure, and visualize project information to support informed decision-making. Using Power BI, Tableau, Excel Power Query, and Procore Analytics, participants learn to build dynamic dashboards that monitor project health, including Earned Value (EVM), resource utilization, safety metrics, risk trends, and financial KPIs. Students explore predictive analytics and AI-assisted forecasting, transforming raw scheduling, cost, and field data into actionable insights for project teams, executives, and owners. By course completion, learners will produce a portfolio-ready analytics dashboard and report demonstrating real-world construction performance analysis and visualization.

This 36-hour advanced course teaches construction professionals to apply artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and quantitative risk analytics to improve project decision-making. Building on skills from Construction Data Analytics and Visualization (PC-702), students move beyond descriptive reporting to generate predictive and prescriptive insights that anticipate outcomes, prevent overruns, and enhance project resilience. Through hands-on labs using Power BI AI Visuals, Python notebooks, and Primavera Cloud Risk Analysis, participants perform Monte Carlo simulations, EVM-based forecasting, and trend modeling to identify and mitigate potential project risks. Learners gain the ability to simulate alternate schedules, evaluate uncertainty, and optimize performance across complex construction environments. By course completion, students will develop a Predictive Risk Insight Portfolio—a data-driven capstone showcasing measurable, AI-powered project control and forecasting intelligence.

This 36-hour course examines how the built environment can adapt to the challenges of climate change, extreme weather, and environmental degradation. Students explore strategies for resilient design, disaster mitigation, and adaptive infrastructure, using real-world case studies from New Jersey and international benchmarks. Key topics include flood mitigation, urban heat adaptation, renewable microgrids, passive survivability, and climate-informed building codes. Through hands-on simulations and scenario planning, participants learn to design and manage construction projects that withstand and recover from environmental stressors while maintaining long-term sustainability. By course completion, students will be prepared to integrate resilience strategies into construction and infrastructure projects, aligning with FEMA, NJDEP, Envision, and LEED Resilient Design frameworks.

This 36-hour course introduces the core principles and best practices of sustainable construction and green building design. Students explore leading frameworks, including LEED v4.1, WELL Building Standard, and Envision, gaining insight into how environmental performance is measured and certified across the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries. Through lectures, case studies, and applied group projects, participants learn to evaluate and document sustainable design strategies, covering topics such as energy modeling, materials selection, indoor environmental quality, and lifecycle assessment. By course completion, students will be equipped to support green construction projects, assist with LEED certification documentation, and prepare for the LEED Green Associate exam.

This 60-hour, hands-on course develops the blueprint reading skills needed for today’s construction industry. Students learn how to read and interpret complete plan sets used in residential, commercial, and light civil projects, while building confidence with both traditional paper drawings and digital plan-viewing tools.

You will learn how to:

• Use architectural and engineering scales to measure accurately
• Read and interpret common construction lines, symbols, abbreviations, and notes
• Locate and understand plans, elevations, sections, details, and cross sections
• Read and interpret schedules, details, and general notes tied to real project drawings
• Understand how architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and site/civil drawings relate to one another
• Navigate digital plan sets using tools such as Bluebeam Revu or PlanGrid (where available)

Prerequisites: No prior experience needed.

Total Program Hours: 60 Hours

Required Textbook: Print Reading for Residential and Light Commercial Construction, 6th Edition (includes prints)
American Technical Publishers
ISBN-13: 978-0826904843

Books can be purchased on Amazon at this link. Used books are not recommended. Please bring the course textbook to the first and every class meeting.

Textbooks, materials, ID card and exam fees are not included in the tuition. Course texts are available in the college library for student use.

It is strongly recommended that students take CD-405 Applied Print Reading for Construction Professionals either before or concurrently with CD-582 Construction Cost Estimating and Control, as blueprint reading skills are essential for accurate estimating work.

Instructor: Kenneth Schiller – [email protected]

This 24-hour professional course provides a comprehensive introduction to the legal, administrative, and negotiation skills required to manage construction contracts effectively. Students learn how to interpret and manage construction documents, understand key contract clauses, navigate project risk, and apply ethical and legal standards in construction decision-making.

The course emphasizes real-world contract analysis, hands-on review of industry-standard agreements (AIA and ConsensusDocs), and practical negotiation strategies used by construction managers, owners, and contractors. Students will participate in guided exercises, insurance reviews, and structured negotiation role-plays to build confidence in managing and negotiating construction agreements.

Topics Include:

• Understanding construction contract law and essential contract clauses
• Roles and responsibilities of owners, contractors, architects, and subcontractors
• Insurance, bonding, indemnification, and Certificates of Insurance (COIs)
• Ethics and compliance, including NJ Consumer Fraud Act requirements
• Negotiation strategies (BATNA, anchoring, Jim Camp Method)
• Negotiating commercial terms, change orders, scope gaps, and disputes
• Using digital tools for contract workflows (Procore, DocuSign, Bluebeam)
• Mediation, arbitration, dispute prevention, and documentation best practices

Textbooks, materials, ID card, and exam fees are not included. Course texts and contract documents will be provided by the instructor. Additional resources are available in the college library.

Prerequisites: No prior legal or negotiation experience required.

Total Program Hours: 24 Hours

Required Textbook or Course Materials: Conflict Resilience by Robert Bordone & Joel Salinas Available on Amazon. All additional required readings, contract templates, and insurance examples will be provided in class or as PDFs.

Instructor: John Norton, Esq. [email protected]

Instructor’s WebEx Room: https://bergen.webex.com/meet/jnorton1

This 42-hour course is ideal for those exploring a career change into construction or looking to move from the field into coordination and management roles. It provides a practical overview of how construction projects are organized, managed, and run on the job site—from project kickoff through closeout.

Students learn how project teams are structured, how decisions are made, and how daily site operations are coordinated to keep projects on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with safety and quality standards. The course bridges office-based project management and field-based site supervision, with an emphasis on real-world workflows and digital tools used by today’s contractors.

You will learn how to:

• Understand the full construction project lifecycle—from planning to closeout
• Identify the roles and responsibilities of owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and inspectors
• Read and use contract documents, specifications, and project delivery methods
• Organize project communication, RFIs, submittals, and field documentation
• Develop basic project schedules and site logistics plans
• Coordinate trades, deliveries, material staging, and day-to-day site operations
• Integrate safety, environmental controls, and risk awareness into site planning
• Use project and site management tools such as Microsoft Project, Procore, Smartsheet, and Bluebeam (where available)

Textbooks, materials, ID card, and exam fees are not included in the tuition. Course texts are available in the college library for student use.

Prerequisites:
No prior construction experience needed. Basic computer skills are recommended.

Total Program Hours: 42 Hours

Required Textbook:
Principles of Contracting
Authors: Brenda K. Yamin & Robert A. Gillis
ISBN: 978-0-8269-3820-6
Publisher: American Technical Publishers

Instructor: Seth Jacobson – [email protected]

This 30-hour, hands-on course provides a comprehensive introduction to construction estimating while incorporating the advanced skills now required in today’s construction industry. Students learn how to interpret construction drawings for estimating purposes, perform accurate quantity take-offs, and prepare cost summaries for materials, labor, equipment, and overhead.

Building on foundational estimating principles, the course also introduces digital take-off tools, cost databases, pricing assemblies, labor productivity factors, and current best practices used by estimators, project managers, and preconstruction professionals.

Through guided exercises and real construction documents, students learn how to organize estimates, avoid common errors, analyze project risks, and apply professional estimating techniques that support accurate bids and sound project planning.

Topics Include:

• Construction estimating fundamentals and terminology
• Material, labor, and equipment take-offs across multiple trades
• Reading drawings and specifications for estimating
• Pricing strategies, waste factors, and productivity considerations
• Cost data, unit pricing, and use of databases such as RSMeans
• Digital take-off concepts and workflows (Bluebeam, PlanSwift, On-Screen Takeoff)
• Overhead, markup, contingency, and bid strategy
• Risk factors, escalation, and avoiding common estimating errors
• Cost summaries, spreadsheets, and professional documentation

Textbooks, materials, ID card, and exam fees are not included. Supplemental readings and resources will be provided. Additional reference materials are available through the college library.

Prerequisites: CD-405 Applied Print Reading for Construction Professionals must be taken prior to or concurrently with this course.

Total Program Hours: 30 Hours

Recommended Textbook: Estimating in Building Construction, 9th Edition (Peterson & Dagostino)
ISBN: 978-0137408894 (Available in eText format; purchase optional)

Instructor: Kenneth Schiller [email protected]