Construction Materials and Building Systems

C&EE X 407.2

Study construction materials, equipment, methods, and regulatory influences including technology of basic building materials, interior and exterior finishes, plumbing and electrical and mechanical systems.

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What you can learn.

Identify the major construction systems and how they are employed to construct a building
Understand the materials involved in the make-up of building construction systems
Have the knowledge of the equipment required for the construction of certain systems
Compare and contrast the different construction materials and options available for a particular building system and better understand the logic behind the design of a building
Understand how the building systems and material used in a project affects the management of that project, including the schedule, buyout, site logistics, and staffing

About this course:

This course studies construction materials, equipment, methods and regulatory influences. Topics include construction for site and civil work; seismic resistance; technology of basic building materials; interior and exterior finishes and plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems. Instruction discusses current developments in materials, systems and construction techniques in light of changing factors of production, regulatory constraints and current trends.

Fall 2025 Schedule

September 25 - December 4

Thursday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT

Available

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Instructor: John H. Gormley

405357

Fee:

$1,100.00

In Person

Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood

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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: Sep. 28

Refund Deadline

Refunds only available from July 28, 2025 to October 05, 2025

Course Requirements

Book: Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods by Edward Allen and Joseph Iano

ISBN 9781119446194, eISBN 9781119450252

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Schedule

Type

Date

Time

Location

Lecture

Thu Sep 25, 2025

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB

Lecture

Thu Oct 2, 2025

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB

Lecture

Thu Oct 9, 2025

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB

Lecture

Thu Oct 16, 2025

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB

Lecture

Thu Oct 23, 2025

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB

Lecture

Thu Oct 30, 2025

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB

Lecture

Thu Nov 6, 2025

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB

Lecture

Thu Nov 13, 2025

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB

Lecture

Thu Nov 20, 2025

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB

Lecture

Thu Dec 4, 2025

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB

September 23 - December 2

Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT

Available

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Instructor: Ravi Pariah

405358

Fee:

$1,100.00

Live Online

Location: Remote Classroom

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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: Sep. 28

Refund Deadline

Refunds only available from July 28, 2025 to October 05, 2025

Course Requirements

Book: Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods by Edward Allen and Joseph Iano

ISBN 9781119446194, eISBN 9781119450252

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Schedule

Type

Date

Time

Location

Lecture

Tue Sep 23, 2025

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

Remote Classroom

Lecture

Tue Sep 30, 2025

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

Remote Classroom

Lecture

Tue Oct 7, 2025

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

Remote Classroom

Lecture

Tue Oct 14, 2025

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

Remote Classroom

Lecture

Tue Oct 21, 2025

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

Remote Classroom

Lecture

Tue Oct 28, 2025

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

Remote Classroom

Lecture

Tue Nov 4, 2025

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

Remote Classroom

Lecture

Tue Nov 18, 2025

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

Remote Classroom

Lecture

Tue Nov 25, 2025

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

Remote Classroom

Lecture

Tue Dec 2, 2025

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

Remote Classroom

September 22 - December 7

This section has no set meeting times.

Available

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Instructor: Monica Dahlgren

405359

Fee:

$1,100.00

Online

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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: Sep. 28

Refund Deadline

Refunds only available from July 28, 2025 to October 05, 2025

Course Requirements

Book: Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods by Edward Allen and Joseph Iano

ISBN 9781119446194, eISBN 9781119450252

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Winter 2026 Schedule

January 8 - March 19

Thursday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT

Future Offering (Opens November 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)

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Instructor: Monica Dahlgren

406562

Fee:

$1,100.00

In Person

Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood

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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: Jan. 11

Refund Deadline

Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026

Course Requirements

Book: Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods by Edward Allen and Joseph Iano

ISBN 9781119446194, eISBN 9781119450252

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Schedule

Type

Date

Time

Location

Lecture

Thu Jan 8, 2026

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT