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 10 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
In Person
Online
Live 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.
Fall 2026 Schedule
Date
Details
Format
-
Thursday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
REG#
410223
Fee:
$1,100.00
In Person
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Notes
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: Sep 27, 2026.
Deadline
Refunds only available from July 27, 2026 to October 04, 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 Sep 24, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
Lecture
Thu Oct 1, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
Lecture
Thu Oct 8, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
Lecture
Thu Oct 15, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
Lecture
Thu Oct 22, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
Lecture
Thu Oct 29, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
Lecture
Thu Nov 5, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
Lecture
Thu Nov 12, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
Lecture
Thu Nov 19, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
Lecture
Thu Nov 26, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
Lecture
Thu Dec 3, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Online
Notes
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: Sep 27, 2026.
Deadline
Refunds only available from July 27, 2026 to October 04, 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.
Winter 2027 Schedule
Date
Details
Format
-
Thursday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
In Person
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Notes
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: January 10, 2027.
Deadline
No refunds after December 31, 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 7, 2027
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
Lecture
Thu Jan 14, 2027
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
Lecture
Thu Jan 21, 2027
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
Lecture
Thu Jan 28, 2027
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
Lecture
Thu Feb 4, 2027
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
Lecture
Thu Feb 11, 2027
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
Lecture
Thu Feb 18, 2027
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
Lecture
Thu Feb 25, 2027
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
Lecture
Thu Mar 4, 2027
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
Lecture
Thu Mar 11, 2027
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 216
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Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Live Online
Remote Classroom
Notes
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: January 10, 2027.
Deadline
Refunds only available from November 02, 2026 to January 17, 2027
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 5, 2027
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jan 12, 2027
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jan 19, 2027
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jan 26, 2027
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Feb 2, 2027
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Feb 9, 2027
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Feb 16, 2027
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Feb 23, 2027
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Mar 2, 2027
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Mar 9, 2027
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Mar 16, 2027
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Online
Notes
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: January 10, 2027.
Deadline
Refunds only available from November 02, 2026 to January 17, 2027
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.
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