Construction Materials and Building Systems
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.
Typically Available
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Duration
As few as 11 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
In Person
Live Online
Online
Cost
Starting at $1,100.00
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What you can learn.
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.
Winter 2026 Schedule
Date
Details
Format
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Thursday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
In Person
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Notes
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: Jan. 11
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
©2019
John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
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
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 215
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 215
Lecture
Thu Jan 15, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 215
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 215
Lecture
Thu Jan 22, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 215
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 215
Lecture
Thu Jan 29, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 215
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 215
Lecture
Thu Feb 5, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 215
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 215
Lecture
Thu Feb 12, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 215
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 215
Lecture
Thu Feb 19, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 215
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 215
Lecture
Thu Feb 26, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 215
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 215
Lecture
Thu Mar 5, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 215
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 215
Lecture
Thu Mar 12, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 215
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 215
Lecture
Thu Mar 19, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 215
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 215
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Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Live Online
Remote Classroom
Notes
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: Jan. 11
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
©2019
John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
ISBN 9781119446194, eISBN 9781119450252
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Tue Jan 6, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jan 13, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jan 20, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jan 27, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Feb 3, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Feb 10, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Feb 17, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Feb 24, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Mar 3, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Mar 10, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Mar 17, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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This section has no set meeting times.
Online
Notes
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: Jan. 11
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
©2019
John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
ISBN 9781119446194, eISBN 9781119450252
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
This course applies toward the following programs
Construction Management
certificate
certificate
Learn key construction management topics in this fast-track program covering foundational industry knowledge.
Learn key construction management topics in this fast-track program covering foundational industry knowledge.
Construction Management Extended
certificate
certificate
The certificate in Construction Management Extended provides a comprehensive, up-to-date, and rigorous curriculum covering a wide array of aspects within the construction industry and the practical principles of construction management.
The certificate in Construction Management Extended provides a comprehensive, up-to-date, and rigorous curriculum covering a wide array of aspects within the construction industry and the practical principles of construction management.