Technology Recommendations and Resources
The department highly recommends that all students have a notebook computer.
Most Construction Management classes emphasize cooperative projects/assignments, and a notebook computer provides the required mobility to facilitate collaboration. In today’s construction environment, computing is an integral component with the computer being the standard tool. A notebook computer is the key to having computing capability available at all times and all locations.
Software Available to Students for Home Use
Students may download the following software for free from the College of Health and Human Sciences Technology page:
- Autodesk
- Microsoft Office
- PDF Creation Software
Visit the College of Health and Human Sciences technology – software page to access download files for these programs.
The College of Health and Human Sciences is not responsible for supporting or troubleshooting the installation of the software.
Resources
Students have the option to purchase personal computers through RAMtech, CSU’s on-campus computer store
Recommended Minimum Specifications
Operating System
Windows 10 and higher
CPU
Intel i5 or i7
RAM (Memory)
8 GB
Hard Drive
256 GB
Video
AMD FirePro / Mobility FireGL OR NVIDIA Quadro FX
Network
Wireless card
Warranty
At least a 3 year warranty