Center for Construction Management
Gateway to Great Careers in Construction Industry.
HCCC Provides an Affordable Learning Experience.
2-year (60 Credit) program in Construction Management. It is designed for all those students who are interested in pursuing a 4-year bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management. An A.A.S. in Construction Management can get them into the job market; and while working, they can continue either full-time or part-time to pursue their undergraduate degrees. All students who opt for an undergraduate degree receive credit for their coursework in an associate program.
1-year (34 Credit) certificate program in construction management. For those students who need to enter the workforce quickly, this program is a great opportunity to begin their careers. All the coursework of the certificate program is transferable to the A.A.S. in construction management degree.
Proficiency Certificates
The proficiency certificate in Construction Administration is a 4-month (16 credits) certificate program designed to prepare students for careers in the construction industry. The program includes courses specific to construction that include construction administration.
The proficiency certificate in Construction Technology is a 4-month (16 credits) certificate program designed to prepare students for careers in the construction industry. The program includes courses specific to construction that include technical skills.
Short Credit Certificates
This certificate provides students with a basic knowledge of structural analysis and design for buildings, bridges and other structures. Students investigate the behavior of structural systems and elements through design exercises, case studies, and load testing of models. Students design structures using timber, masonry, steel, and concrete and gain an appreciation of structural design, with an emphasis on environmental impact associated with large scale construction.
Students learn site development, site selection, site analysis, site plans, designs, and approval processes. Students are introduced to the principles of construction surveying, project layout, and operation of surveying equipment. Topics include: interaction of surveying with other disciplines, measurements, concepts, accuracy, precision, and levelling; methods for measuring distance, elevation angles, bearings and azimuths using level instrument and transits; traverses and computations; basic topography and mapping. Laboratory and fieldwork experiences include a field trip to a nearby construction project to review equipment site planning and surveying procedures; and a team project to review steps involved in site planning through completion of two types of construction sites: a traverse and an as-built survey.
Students learn the processes, techniques and procedures involved in a construction project from conception to completion. The certificate provides an opportunity to learn about common construction methods and materials involved. Students also learn technical skills involving in the areas of cost control, scheduling, risk analysis, delay analysis, administrative procedures, safety regulations, labor relations, and record keeping.
Students acquire a basic understanding of managing a project’s cost in association with reading and interpreting construction blueprints. The certificate introduces the types of cost estimation from the conceptual design phase through the more detailed design phase of a construction project. In addition, the certificate highlights the importance of controlling costs and how to monitor project cash flow. Students develop a break-even analysis of construction tasks in a project.
This is a preparatory certificate for all those candidates who intend to pursue a career in Construction Management or in the field of Civil Engineering. The certificate develops an understanding of the science and mathematics involved in engineering. Students learn to perform mathematical calculations used in construction and project management. Students analyze physical laws and how to apply that analysis in engineering fields.
Construction Procedures, Materials and Testing is a certificate in which construction systems are discussed along with material stresses and other engineering concepts. The certificate provides an introduction to materials used in construction as well as techniques used in blueprint reading for building construction. Students learn about construction methods through demonstrations and lab experiments. The main emphasis is on structural steel, masonry, wood, reinforced concrete, and combined structural systems. Students develop an understanding of the construction process with different materials. They understand the relevant engineering and mathematical relationships.
This certificate provides students with a theoretical understanding of how to examine new and old structures to ensure they are built properly and follow applicable building codes and safety regulations. This certificate provides an introduction to the basics of working in the building inspection field with the knowledge of construction codes, required documentation protocol, and standard practices.
Students develop a basic understanding of project planning by comparing alternative designs and construction plans, methods of contracting, design management, and forms of information flow. Activities include writing contract proposal, identifying core problems in a proposal and their mitigation, preparing master plan schedules, tendering procedures, contractor cost calculations, and bid preparation. Students learn to budget, to plan and schedule construction, to manage production, and to employ project controls. Students acquire a basic level of proficiency in appropriate software. Capstone project: Concepts introduced during lecture will be reinforced during lab sessions.
Microcredit Certificates
Forensic Engineering
Marine Construction
Engineering Software
Transportation and Traffic Control
Geographic Information Systems
BPI Certification (Training and Testing Center)
The Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate of Knowledge provides foundational insight into how various components of a home interact to influence its overall performance. This certification marks the beginning of your journey into energy-efficient home performance. Enhancing a home's energy efficiency is a crucial step toward integrating solar, geothermal, or other renewable energy technologies.
Building science explores how different home components—such as the building envelope, heating and cooling systems, insulation, mechanical ventilation, lighting, and appliances—work together to impact the home's performance. By understanding these interactions, you can better assist yourself and others in optimizing comfort, health, safety, and durability within the home.
Registration link coming soon.
Contact Information
Dr. Azhar Mahmood
Coordinator
263 Academy Street, Room S605C
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 360-4259
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The BPI Building Analyst Technician (BA-T) certification is an early-career credential for workers in the home performance industry. This certification gives a great entrance to the industry while providing a clear path for professional growth.
A BA-T's work includes data collection and diagnostic testing for a whole-home assessments. The BA-T's skills and knowledge include: buildings & their systems, testing & data collection, and industry standards.
The BA-T is earned by passing a field test with oral questions. BPI's Building Science Principles Certificate of Knowledge (BSP) is a prerequisite for the BA-T certification exam.
Registration link coming soon.
Contact Information
Dr. Azhar Mahmood
Coordinator
263 Academy Street, Room S605C
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 360-4259
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The BPI Building Analyst Professional (BA-P) is an advanced certification for home performance professionals. A BA-P is a certified Building Analyst Technician who also conducts energy modeling, building analysis, and data evaluation in order to provide a comprehensive report with a list of prioritized home performance recommendations.
The BA-P certification is earned by passing an online written exam. An active Building Analyst Technician (BA-T) certification is required for BA-Ps.
BPI considers the BA-T and BA-P upgrades to be a continuation of the Building Analyst
certification. The BPI Building Analyst and HEP Energy Auditor are listed as example
certifications in the State-Based Home Energy Efficiency Contractor Training Grants
Program Administrative and Legal Requirements Document.
Additionally, the BPI Building Analyst Professional and HEP Energy Auditor are recognized
by DOE as credentials that taxpayers can use to claim the Energy Efficient Home Improvement
Credit (Section 25C), and contractors can use to qualify for the Contractor Training
Grant Program administered by the State Energy Offices.
The U.S. Department of Energy has recognized BPI's Building Analyst Professional certification
as Energy Skilled in the Single Family Home Energy Audit category.
Registration link coming soon.
Contact Information
Dr. Azhar Mahmood
Coordinator
263 Academy Street, Room S605C
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 360-4259
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IDL Certification is an essential entry-level qualification for anyone aspiring to become an energy auditor. In the energy auditing and HVAC industries, there's a growing demand for professionals who can operate blower doors and duct blasters in residential settings. Earning the BPI IDL Certification equips you with the skills to handle this specialized equipment, enhancing your marketability in the field.
This certification is designed for individuals who wish to perform building air leakage and duct tightness testing to meet energy code requirements or other performance standards. Professionals who would benefit from this certification include:
- HVAC Technicians
- Builders
- Code Officials
- BPI Energy Auditors/RESNET HERS Raters
- Building/Home Inspectors
- Insulators
Registration link coming soon.
Contact Information
Dr. Azhar Mahmood
Coordinator
263 Academy Street, Room S605C
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 360-4259
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The Home Energy Professional (HEP) Energy Auditor certification is offered by BPI, and is supported by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and its National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).
The HEP Energy Auditor certification demonstrates advanced competency through rigorous online and field exams, and work experience prerequisites.
Once certified, you will be able to evaluate the energy efficiency, health, and safety of a home. You will gain in-depth knowledge of how to use diagnostic equipment and modeling software to identify areas for energy savings, produce an audit report, and develop a prioritized scope of work for your customer.
The HEP Energy Auditor is listed as an example certification in the State-Based Home
Energy Efficiency Contractor Training Grants Program Administrative and Legal Requirements
Document. Additionally, HEP Energy Auditor is recognized by DOE as a credential that
taxpayers can use to claim the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (Section 25C),
and contractors can use to qualify for the Contractor Training Grant Program administered
by the State Energy Offices.
The U.S. Department of Energy has recognized BPI's Building Analyst Professional certification
as Energy Skilled in the Single Family Home Energy Audit category.
Bonus: When you have earned the Energy Auditor certification, BPI will also grant the Building Analyst Technician (BA-T) and Building Analyst Professional (BA-P) certifications for an administrative fee.
Registration link coming soon.
Contact Information
Dr. Azhar Mahmood
Coordinator
263 Academy Street, Room S605C
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 360-4259
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NICET Certification Preparatory Courses
NICET Highway Construction Inspection Certification (Preparatory Course)
NICET Soil Technology Certification (Preparatory Course)
Small Business Development Center
Construction Industry Workshop for High School Students
For more information about the upcoming workshop please contact the Construction Management AAS Coordinator, Dr. Azhar Mahmood at amahmoodFREEHUDSONCOUNTYCOMMUNITYCOLLEGE or 201-360-4259.
Construction Industry Workshop for High School Students:
Anselmi Scholarships
Students interested in applying for the Anselmi Scholarship should contact the Construction
Management Program Coordinator, Dr. Azhar Mahmood, at amahmoodFREEHUDSONCOUNTYCOMMUNITYCOLLEGE.
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CIAP
Field Trips and Past Events
Faculty Members |
| Ahmad Alhalwani, Ph.D., PMP, PE |
| Ehab A. Azmy, RA, LEED AP |
| Khursheed A. Khan, MS, PE |
| Mazher Usmani MS, PE |
| Rabab Afreen, MS (FE) (EIT) NCEES |
| Raymond D. El-Khoury, Ph.D., PE |
| Sajid Riaz, BE, PE |
| Shahida Manzoor, MS, PE |
| Shameem Ashraf Syed, MS, NCEES EIT (FE), E-BCP |
Contact Information
Dr. Azhar Mahmood
Coordinator
263 Academy Street, Room S605C
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 360-4259
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School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
263 Academy Street, Room S204
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 360-4265
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