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Course Outline

Introduction to Construction Project Management

  • Distinguishing features compared to IT and software project management
  • Key stakeholders involved in civil construction
  • The various phases of a construction project

Construction Planning and Scheduling

  • Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and associated deliverables
  • Utilizing Gantt charts, critical path analysis, and milestone monitoring
  • Scheduling software options such as MS Project, Primavera, or similar tools

Resource and Budget Management

  • Cost estimation techniques and budget formulation
  • Strategic allocation of labor, heavy machinery, and materials
  • Monitoring and managing project expenditures

Quality, Risk, and Safety Management

  • Establishing quality standards and conducting inspections
  • Identifying construction-specific risks and developing mitigation strategies
  • Ensuring health and safety compliance at work sites

Regulatory and Contractual Considerations

  • Obtaining permits and adhering to government regulations
  • Understanding contract frameworks in civil engineering
  • Managing claims and resolving disputes

Project Monitoring and Reporting

  • Tracking progress relative to planned schedules
  • Utilizing reporting tools and maintaining documentation
  • Facilitating site communication and resolving operational issues

Requirements

  • A fundamental grasp of project management principles
  • Acknowledgment of construction or engineering workflows
  • A desire to apply structured management practices to civil works

Target Audience

  • Civil engineers and site supervisors
  • Construction project coordinators
  • Professionals making the transition from IT to construction project management
 21 Hours

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