Construction Management
Construction Management - Course Benefits
When studying for an advanced Construction Management - Level 7 with Continuing Professional Development (CPD), every candidate enjoys the following benefits:
- All learning materials, documentation and digital textbooks provided as standard in the initial course price – no hidden extras or additional costs.
- 24/7 access to our advanced digital learning platform from anywhere in the world with an Internet connection.
- All courses are free from deadlines or time restrictions – study in your own time and at your own pace.
- The opportunity to earn an internationally-recognized qualification and watch your long-term career prospects expand and improve like never before.
Construction Management - Course Outline
This intensive yet accessible Construction Management - Level 7 is delivered across 20 modules – each concluding with an online assessment to verify your acquired knowledge and competencies. Your assigned tutor will provide you with comprehensive support at all times, in order to assist with your successful completion of each unit.
Unit 1 - Construction Management - An Introduction
This construction unit covers the following key topics:
- Market Size and its Importance
- Features of the Construction Industry
- Multiplicity of Agencies
- Productivity and Labour Quality
- Role of Construction Supervisor
Unit 2 -Organization of Construction Projects
This construction unit covers the following key topics:
- Project Life Cycle
- Project Phases and Processes
- Executing and Control Phase
- Investment Appraisal
- Project Statutory Clearance
- Project Scope Definition
- Planning Processes
Unit 3 - Understanding Work Breakdown Structure
This construction unit covers the following key topics:
- About the Work Breakdown Structure
- The Role of a Work Breakdown Structure
- Creating a Work Breakdown Structure
Unit 4 - Estimation Process and Aligning Resources for a Project
This construction unit covers the following key topics:
- Estimating Tips and Techniques
- Tips for Increasing Estimation Accuracy
- Identifying Task Dependencies
- Task Dependency Types
Unit 5 - Effective Project Planning
This construction unit covers the following key topics:
- Types of Network Diagrams
- Critical Path Method
- Creating a Network Diagram
- PERT vs. CPM
Unit 6 - Project Risk Management and Communication Plans
This construction unit covers the following key topics:
- Uncertainty and Risk Management
- Risk Management Planning
- Monitoring and Controlling Risk
Unit 7 - Cost Estimation
This construction unit covers the following key topics:
- Estimate of a Construction Project
- Estimation during Feasibility Studies
- Estimating for Planning and Scheduling
- Estimation for Variations
Unit 8 -Preliminary Site Investigation and assessment
This construction unit covers the following key topics:
- Types of Buildings
- Zoning and Other Factors
- Environmental Impact Study (EIS)
- Construction at Rock Sites
- Engineering Geology
- Flood Plains and Flood Protection
Unit 9 -Site Organisation in Construction industry
This construction unit covers the following key topics:
- Access To Site And Site Roads
- Types of Construction
- Storing Various Construction Materials
- Lime
- Structural and Reinforce Steel
- Roofing Materials
- Boards
Unit 10 -Construction Equipment Planning
This construction unit covers the following key topics:
- Equipment Selection
- Equipment Productivity
- Product Features and Attachments
- Advantages of Purchasing Equipment
Unit 11 -Management of Construction Equipment
This construction unit covers the following key topics:
- Equipment Management Organisation
- Spare Parts Inventory
- Availability of Spare Parts
- Inventory Management
- STOCK PLANNING
- Field Repairs and Maintenance Facilities
- Data Bank
Unit 12 -Management of Construction Materials
This construction unit covers the following key topics:
- Material Planning and Control
- Issues Confronting Material Management
- Quality Specification
- Material Handling and Equipment
Unit 13 - Human Resources Management
This construction unit covers the following key topics:
- Roles and Functions
- Objectives of Manpower Planning at Construction Sites
- Techniques of Manpower Planning
Unit 14 - Building Better Teams
This construction unit covers the following key topics:
- Defining, Evaluating and Managing Teams
- The Stages of Team Development
Unit 15 - Conflict Management
This construction unit covers the following key topics:
- Understanding Conflicts and Its Types
- Different Stages of Conflict
- The Role of Communication in Conflict Resolution
Unit 16 - How to Manage Anger and Violence in the Workplace
This construction unit covers the following key topics:
- An Introduction to Workplace Violence
- Role of Communication Skills in Anger Management
- Developing a Policy and Program for Workplace Violence
Unit 17 -Storage Management
This construction unit covers the following key topics:
- Elements of Purchasing
- Materials Purchasing System
- Stores Systems and Procedures
Unit 18 -Purchasing and Vendor Management
This construction unit covers the following key topics:
- Vendor Management
- Vendor Registration and Development
- Vendor Rating
- Aims of Vendor Rating
Unit 19 -Quality control for Construction works
This construction unit covers the following key topics:
- Quality Control
- Advantages of Quality Control
- Contractor Quality Control
- Incentives and Penalties
Unit 20 -Legal Aspects of Contracting
This construction unit covers the following key topics:
- Competitive Bid Contracts
- Combined Lump Sum and Unit Price Contracts
- Insurance Contracts and Claims
