At the end of this course, the students; 1) Learn the framework and practices of project management, 2) Understand importance of planning and control activities to effectively produce and deliver goods and services, 3) Know the processes to initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control, and close projects and to coordinate all the elements of the project, 4) Learn importance of reporting for communication and archiving.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
Definition of a construction project, the construction project lifecycle, contracting, contract management, human resources; project management organization, role of information and communications in project management, project finance and feasibility, planning and scheduling techniques, project monitoring and control, procurement management, quality management, uncertainty and risk management.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction
2nd Week
Integration Management and Scope Management
3rd Week
Schedule Management
4th Week
Schedule Management
5th Week
Schedule Management
6th Week
Schedule Management
7th Week
Schedule Management
8th Week
Midterm Exam
9th Week
Cost Management
10th Week
Quality Management and Resource Management
11th Week
Resource Management and Communications Management
12th Week
Risk Management
13th Week
Procurement Management and Stakeholder Management
14th Week
Project Presentations
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Reference Book: Twort, A.C., and Rees, J.G., Civil Engineering Project Management, Butterworth-Heinemann; 4 edition, 2004. Additional Resources: Oberlender, G., Project Management for Engineers and Construction, McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math; 2nd edition, 2000. Dykstra, A., Construction Project Management: A Complete Introduction (2nd edition), Kirshner Books, 2018.
