Construction Management (CE3833)

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Managing The Construction Process: Estimating Scheduling, And Vproject Control, Frederick E. Gould, Pearson Prentice Hall 2010

Construction Planning And Scheduling, Jimmie W. Hinze, 3rd Edition

Construction Jobsite William R. Mincks, Hal Johnston, Management, 3rd Edition

Construction Contracts, Jimmie Hinze, 3rd Edition 2010

To develop ability of students in planning and management techniques for various construction projects.

CLO:1            Gain the ability to know basics of project management related to the civil engineering projects and stakeholders.

CLO:2            Have a skill to apply different techniques of project management.

CLO:3            Have the ability to plan various project activities in a scientific way to monitor performance.

CLO:4            Be able to apply computer software.

• The construction industry, nature and challenges, key players
• Management issues and need for improved organization and management structures with particular reference to local construction industry, project management objectives, processes and responsibilities
• Project Life Cycle (PLC)
• Value engineering, normal track versus fast track construction

• Defining project scope
• Pre-Qualification process
• Bidding process
• Overview of preconstruction planning aspects including area and site investigation, constructability review, site layout planning, contractor’s site (team) organization chart, preliminary schedules, mobilization plan

• Work Breakdown Structure
• Project activities and their types
• Estimating activity durations
• Establishing activity sequencing
• Arrow Diagramming Method (ADM) overview
• Precedence Diagramming Method (PDM)
• Scheduling using Rectangular bar chart
• CPM Scheduling
• Determining the minimum total cost of a project
• Resource scheduling and leveling
• Cost loaded schedule
• S-curve
• Cash flow analysis
• Project control during construction
• Record keeping
• Project supervision
• Schedule and Cost Control

• Program Evaluation & Review Technique (PERT)
• Statistical tools including mean, variance and standard Deviation
• Probability distribution
• Beta curves and center limit theorem
• Introduction to use of computer software in project planning and management

• Preparation of civil engineering contracts and tender documents
• Evaluation of proposals and contracts

• Contract express and implied terms, breach of contract, liability for negligence, statutory and regulatory laws affecting construction, rights and liabilities of project key stakeholders
• Overview of engineering and professional registration, contractor licensing, insurance and bonds
• Liquidated damages and penalty/ bonus clauses
• Delays, acceleration, suspension of work, termination, changes, claims, alternate dispute resolutions techniques

• Application of computer software (Primavera)