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Constuction Management

Construction Management (CMSSC)


Description

INTENDED AUDIENCE : Though the course primarily targets students of civil engineering in colleges, students from other disciplines, especially mechanical and electrical engineering may find it interesting.

PRE-REQUISITES: There are no real ‘pre-requisites’ to this course but an exposure to construction projects would make the understanding easier.


INDUSTRIES APPLICABLE TO : It is hoped that engineers working in different contracting, consulting and other organizations related to construction projects will find the course useful,

specially as a tool in induction training.

COURSE OUTLINE :

The course seeks to present a rounded view of the divers issues involved in the management of construction projects, and includes aspects like construction economics, quality and safety management, and contract management, apart from time management and scheduling, estimation. It is hoped that engineers working in contracting, consulting and other organizations related to construction projects will also find the course useful.

COURSE PLAN :

General overview and project organization

Estimation of project cost

Construction Economics

Planning and scheduling: part-1

Planning and scheduling: part-2

Quality management

Safety Management

Legal aspects of a construction project

Content
  • Section 1 Introduction to Construction Management
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 Understanding the role and responsibilities of a construction manager
  • 1.3 Overview of the construction industry and its stakeholders
  • 1.4 Ethical considerations and professional standards in construction management
  • 1.5 Introduction to construction project life cycle and phases
  • Introduction to Constuction Management PDF
  • Quiz 1 on Introduction to Construction Management
  • Section 2 Construction Project Planning and Scheduling
  • Constuction Project Planning and Scheduling
  • Project Initiation and Feasibility analysis
  • Understanding Project Objectives, Scope, and Deliverables
  • Work breakdown structure (WBS) and project scheduling techniques
  • Critical Path Method (CPM) and Gantt charts
  • Resource allocation and leveling
  • Project cost estimation and budgeting
  • Section 3: Construction Contracts and Legal Considerations
  • Construction Contracts and Legal Considerations
  • Types of Construction Contracts
  • Contract Documents and Specifications
  • Risk management and insurance in construction projects
  • Construction laws and regulations
  • Dispute resolution and claims management
  • Section 4 Construction Project Procurement and Supply Chain Management
  • Procurement methods
  • Procurement strategies
  • Vendor selection and contract administration
  • Materials management and inventory control
  • Sustainable procurement practices
  • Logistics and transportation management in construction projects
  • Section 5 Construction Project Execution and Quality Management
  • Construction project organization and team management
  • Site layout planning and logistics
  • Construction safety and risk assessment
  • Quality control and assurance in construction
  • Construction productivity and performance measurement
  • Section 6 Construction Project Monitoring and Control
  • Progress monitoring and reporting
  • Earned Value Management (EVM)
  • Change management and variations
  • Project communication and stakeholder engagement
  • Construction project documentation and record-keeping
  • Section 7 Construction Project Closeout and Handover
  • Project completion and acceptance criteria
  • Punch list management and snagging
  • As-built drawings and O&M manuals
  • Final inspections and certifications
  • Lessons learned and post-project evaluation
  • Section 8 Emerging Trends in Construction Management
  • Building Information Modeling (BIM) and its applications
  • Green building and sustainability practices
  • Construction technology and automation
  • Lean construction principles
  • Innovation and future challenges in construction management
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever
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