Construction Management Advanced Diploma (Level 5)

Construction Management - Course Syllabus:

This Level 5 Diploma in Construction Management covers the following modules:

Module 1 - Construction Management BasicsProject Organisation in Construction

This module covers the following topics:

• Market Size and its Importance
• Features of the Construction Industry
• Multiplicity of Agencies
• Productivity and Labour Quality
• Role of Construction Supervisor
• Responsibilities of the Construction Supervisor
• Construction Supervisor and the Phases of Construction Project
• Supervision for the Construction Agency
• Construction Supervision and Inspection and Testing
• Construction Supervisor's Role in Ensuring Progress
• Plus more

Module 2 - Cost Estimation for Construction Projects

This module covers the following topics

• Estimate of a Construction Project
• Estimation during Feasibility Studies
• Quick Method of Approximate Estimate
• Estimation during the Project Report Stage and for Project Approval Execution Strategy
• Estimating for Planning Bill of Quantities
• Estimating for Planning and Scheduling
• Estimation for Variations
• Estimating for Revision of Project Budgets
• Plus more

Module 3 - Preliminary Investigations for Constriction Projects

This module covers the following topics

• Types of Buildings
• Zoning and Other Factors
• Environmental Impact Study (EIS)
• Criteria for Location and Site Selection
• Structure of Rock
• Construction at Rock Sites
• Engineering Geology
• Flood Plains and Flood Protection
• Factors affecting Site Exploration
• Plus more

Module 4 - Site Organisation and Management

This module covers the following topics

• Types of Buildings
• Zoning and Other Factors
• Environmental Impact Study (EIS)
• Criteria for Location and Site Selection
• Structure of Rock
• Construction at Rock Sites
• Engineering Geology
• Flood Plains and Flood Protection
• Factors affecting Site Exploration
• Plus more

Module 5 - Planning Equipment in Construction Industry

This module covers the following topics

• Equipment Selection
• Equipment Productivity
• Product Features and Attachments
• Matching of Construction Equipment and Plant
• Advantages of Purchasing Equipment
• Owning and Operating Costs
• Plus more

Module 6 - Construction Equipment Management

This module covers the following topics

• Equipment Management Organisation
• Spare Parts Inventory
• Availability of Spare Parts
• Inventory Management
• STOCK PLANNING
• Necessity of Maintenance Management
• Principal Aspects and Methods of Maintenance
• Equipment Servicing and Servicing Facilities
• Field Repairs and Maintenance Facilities
• Lubrication Requirements of Construction Equipment
• Data Bank
• Plus more

Module 7 - Construction Material Management

This module covers the following topics

• Material Planning and Control
• Stores and Inventory Control
• Importance of Material Management
• Issues Confronting Material Management
• Quality Specification
• Centralised versus Decentralised Purchasing
• Vendor Rating
• Rating Methods
• Issues Relating to Storage and Material Handling Optimum level of inventory
• Receiving Inspection Record Keeping
• Material Handling and Equipment
• Material Management in Construction
• Plus more

Module 8 - Procurement and Storage in Construction Industry

This module covers the following topics

• Elements of Purchasing
• Materials Purchasing System
• Offer Processing Stage
• Receipt of Materials, Transportation and Inspection
• Stores Systems and Procedures
• Management of Receipts
• Plus more

Module 9 - HR Management in Construction Industry

This module covers the following topics

• Roles and Functions of HR Management
• Manpower Planning for Construction Companies
• Techniques of Manpower Planning
• Sources of Recruitment
• Components of Salary
• Plus more

Module 10 - Quality Control in Construction Projects

This module covers the following topics

• Quality Control
• Advantages of Quality Control
• Quality Control and Quality Assurance
• Economic Objectives of Quality Control
• Contractor Quality Control
• Incentives and Penalties
• Effect of Incentives and Penalties
• Plus more

Module 11 - Legal Aspects of Contract Management

This module covers the following topics

• Essential Elements of a Contract
• Provision of the Law with Regard to Form
• Types of Construction Contract
• Competitive Bid Contracts
• Combined Lump Sum and Unit Price Contracts
• Insurance Contracts and Claims
• Procedures for Disputes at Law
• Plus more