Construction Management

Module 1 - Construction Management - An Introduction

• Market Size and its Importance
• Features of the Construction Industry
• Multiplicity of Agencies
• Productivity and Labour Quality
• Role of Construction Supervisor

Module 2 -Organization of Construction Projects

• Project Life Cycle
• Project Phases and Processes
• Executing and Control Phase
• Investment Appraisal
• Project Statutory Clearance
• Project Scope Definition
• Planning Processes

Module 3 - Understanding Work Breakdown Structure

• About the Work Breakdown Structure
• The Role of a Work Breakdown Structure
• Creating a Work Breakdown Structure

Module 4 - Estimation Process and Aligning Resources for a Project

• Estimating Tips and Techniques
• Tips for Increasing Estimation Accuracy
• Identifying Task Dependencies
• Task Dependency Types

Module 5 - Effective Project Planning

• Types of Network Diagrams
• Critical Path Method
• Creating a Network Diagram
• PERT vs. CPM

Module 6 - Project Risk Management and Communication Plans

• Uncertainty and Risk Management
• Risk Management Planning
• Monitoring and Controlling Risk

Module 7 - Cost Estimation

• Estimate of a Construction Project
• Estimation during Feasibility Studies
• Estimating for Planning and Scheduling
• Estimation for Variations

Module 8 -Preliminary Site Investigation and assessment

• Types of Buildings
• Zoning and Other Factors
• Environmental Impact Study (EIS)
• Construction at Rock Sites
• Engineering Geology
• Flood Plains and Flood Protection

Module 9 -Site Organisation in Construction industry

• Access To Site And Site Roads
• Types of Construction
• Storing Various Construction Materials
• Lime
• Structural and Reinforce Steel
• Roofing Materials
• Boards

Module 10 -Construction Equipment Planning

• Equipment Selection
• Equipment Productivity
• Product Features and Attachments
• Advantages of Purchasing Equipment

Module 11 -Management of Construction Equipment

• Equipment Management Organisation
• Spare Parts Inventory
• Availability of Spare Parts
• Inventory Management
• STOCK PLANNING
• Field Repairs and Maintenance Facilities
• Data Bank

Module 12 -Management of Construction Materials

• Material Planning and Control
• Issues Confronting Material Management
• Quality Specification
• Material Handling and Equipment

Module 13 - Human Resources Management

• Roles and Functions
• Objectives of Manpower Planning at Construction Sites
• Techniques of Manpower Planning

Module 14 - Building Better Teams

• Defining, Evaluating and Managing Teams
• The Stages of Team Development
• Plus More

Module 15 - Conflict Management

• Understanding Conflicts and Its Types
• Different Stages of Conflict
• The Role of Communication in Conflict Resolution

Module 16 - How to Manage Anger and Violence in the Workplace

• An Introduction to Workplace Violence
• Role of Communication Skills in Anger Management
• Developing a Policy and Program for Workplace Violence

Module 17 -Storage Management

• Elements of Purchasing
• Materials Purchasing System
• Stores Systems and Procedures

Module 18 -Purchasing and Vendor Management

• Vendor Management
• Vendor Registration and Development
• Vendor Rating
• Aims of Vendor Rating

Module 19 -Quality control for Construction works

• Quality Control
• Advantages of Quality Control
• Contractor Quality Control
• Incentives and Penalties

Module 20 -Legal Aspects of Contracting

• Competitive Bid Contracts
• Combined Lump Sum and Unit Price Contracts
• Insurance Contracts and Claims