Day 1:
Foundations of Construction Management
Overview of construction management principles and frameworks.
Key phases of a construction project: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
Understanding contracts and legal considerations in construction.
Introduction to Lean Construction and Total Quality Management (TQM).
Day 2:
Design and Planning
Principles of effective design coordination and collaboration.
Risk assessment and mitigation strategies during the planning phase.
Developing detailed project schedules using CPM techniques.
Resource allocation and budgeting fundamentals.
Day 3:
Execution and Supervision
Best practices for site supervision and team leadership.
Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Managing change orders and unforeseen challenges during execution.
Tools and techniques for performance monitoring and reporting.
Day 4:
Technology and Innovation
Role of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in modern construction.
Applications of drones and AI in project management.
Sustainable construction practices and green building certifications.
Evaluating the ROI of adopting new technologies.
Day 5:
Case Studies and Practical Applications
Review of real-world case studies highlighting successful project delivery.
Group exercise: Developing a comprehensive project plan.
Lessons learned from failed projects and how to avoid similar pitfalls.
Final Q&A session and wrap-up discussion.
