Initial Project Decisions

This CE course equips architects, engineers, and project managers with strategies for making critical early decisions in building projects. It emphasizes site data collection, soil investigation, regulatory compliance, and foundation system selection to ensure safe, sustainable, and cost‑effective outcomes.

🕒 2 CE HOURS   

CREDIT DESIGNATION: LU| HSW          

Date of course creation/update: 04/21/2025

Course Approval NO:  516MCARP

Education Pathways, LLC provider #10121561, is approved as an AIA Continuing Education Provider by the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. AIA provider approval period: 02/05/2026–02/05/2027. Architects completing this course receive 2 continuing education credits as designated by AIA.

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Explores the importance of early project decisions, including site data acquisition, soil testing, excavation procedures, and foundation design. Participants will examine regulatory requirements, soil types, loading conditions, and sustainable site choices. The course emphasizes how these initial steps influence budgets, safety, and long‑term durability. By the end, participants will be prepared to make informed decisions that establish a strong foundation for successful projects.

 

Learning Objectives: 

  1. Identify types of data to gather for building sites.

  2. Recognize early decisions that impact project budgets.

  3. Explain laws and regulations requiring compliance in site design.

  4. Compare different soil types encountered on sites.

  5. Describe the importance of soil investigation before foundation design.

  6. Discuss types of loading that contribute to soil burden.

  7. Relate tasks and issues associated with excavation procedures.

  8. Determine rationale for choosing different foundation systems.

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