The purpose of this course is to equip students with the skills necessary to manage all phases of construction projects, from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and closure. Emphasis is placed on cost control, scheduling, quality assurance; risk management, safety, and sustainability, ensuring students are prepared to lead successful construction projects in a dynamic and complex industry.

CLO 1: Assess and interpret various cost estimation methods, evaluate budgetary requirements, and analyze cost control techniques to ensure financial efficiency and accountability in construction projects.

CLO 2: Utilize project planning tools, develop detailed work breakdown structures (WBS), and create realistic project schedules using methodologies such as the Critical Path Method (CPM) and Program Evaluation Review Technique (PERT).

CLO 3: Analyze construction project costs and budgets by developing sustainable, safety-compliant project plans that promote environmental responsibility and stakeholder wellbeing.

CLO 4: Critically assess quality management systems, design effective quality assurance plans, and evaluate risk management approaches to identify potential risks, prioritize them, and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.

Introduction to Construction Project Management: Overview of construction project management, Roles and responsibilities of a construction project manager, Life cycle of a construction project;
Project Planning and Initiation: Project scope and objectives, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Stakeholder analysis and management;
Cost Estimation and Budgeting: Types of cost estimates, Methods of cost estimation, Budgeting and cost control techniques;
Scheduling Techniques and Tools: Project scheduling fundamentals, Critical Path Method (CPM), Program Evaluation Review Technique (PERT), Gantt charts and scheduling software;
Quality Management in Construction: Quality planning and assurance, Quality control processes, Standards and certifications in construction. Risk Management: Identifying and assessing risks, Risk mitigation strategies, Risk management plan;
Safety Management: Construction site safety planning, OSHA standards and regulations, Safety management systems;
Contract Management and Legal Aspects: Types of construction contracts, Contract negotiation and administration, Legal issues in construction projects;
Construction Project Finance: Sources of project finance, Financial management in construction projects, Cash flow analysis;
Sustainable Construction Practices: Principles of sustainable construction, Green building standards (LEED, BREEAM, etc.), Lifecycle assessment and management;
Construction Technology and Innovation: Building Information Modeling (BIM), Modern construction methods (prefabrication, modular construction), Technological advancements in construction. Communication and Documentation: Communication strategies for construction projects, Documentation and reporting, Collaboration tools and techniques.