RED 508: Real Estate Engineering and Construction

This course explores the basic principles of engineering and construction of real estate development projects. Students learn the basics of civil engineering, property survey, legal descriptions, topography, hydrology and soils. In addition, they learn about community infrastructure system planning and design of water, sewer, electric, telephone and other dry utilities. Students learn about regulatory issues and agencies, how to work with agencies for approval. In addition, students learn the construction process and related issues.