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7.43. Construction Project Management (Mandatory)

7.43.1. Justification ↑ Back to top

Construction Project Management I covers the planning, scheduling, and management of construction works, including the use of Critical Path Method (CPM) and 4D/5D modeling tools for project control, construction cost estimating and financial management, and the day-to-day management of construction site execution.

7.43.2. Generales Goals ↑ Back to top

1. Plan a construction project by defining its scope and work breakdown structure.
2. Schedule a construction project using the Critical Path Method (CPM) and 4D/5D modeling tools.
3. Estimate construction costs and manage the financial control of a construction project.
4. Manage and control the execution of a construction project at the site level.

7.43.3. Contribution to Outcomes ↑ Back to top

ABET-2) An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors. (Usage)

ABET-5) An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives. (Usage)

7.43.4. Content ↑ Back to top

7.43.4.1. Project Planning, Scheduling, and Control (CPM, 4D/5D) (42 hours) [Skills ABET-2] ↑ Back to top

Bibliography: (Callahan et al., 1992; Institute, 2021b)

Topics

1. Work breakdown structure (WBS) development and activity definition
2. Network diagramming: activity-on-node (AON) and precedence diagramming method (PDM)
3. Critical Path Method (CPM) for schedule calculation: forward/backward pass, floats
4. Resource allocation, loading, and leveling techniques
5. Schedule updating, monitoring, and control using earned value management (EVM)
6. Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) for schedule risk analysis
7. Line of balance (LOB) scheduling for repetitive projects
8. 4D scheduling (time + 3D model) for visualization and clash detection
9. 5D scheduling (time + cost + 3D model) for integrated cost control

Learning Outcomes

1. Develop a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for a medium-scale construction project [Usage]
2. Construct a CPM network diagram and calculate the critical path and activity floats [Assessment]
3. Perform resource leveling on a simple project schedule to minimize resource fluctuations [Usage]
4. Monitor project progress using schedule variance (SV) and cost variance (CV) from earned value data [Assessment]
5. Apply PERT to estimate project duration probabilities and identify schedule risks [Assessment]
6. Create a Line of Balance (LOB) schedule for a repetitive housing project [Usage]
7. Generate a 4D simulation to visualize the construction sequence and identify spatial conflicts [Usage]
8. Integrate cost data with a 3D model to perform a 5D analysis for budget tracking [Assessment]

7.43.4.2. Construction Cost Estimating and Quantification (10 hours) [Skills ABET-5] ↑ Back to top

Bibliography: (RSMeans, 2024; Institute, 2021b)

Topics

1. Estimating types: conceptual, preliminary, and detailed
2. Quantity takeoff methods from drawings and digital models
3. Pricing components: labor, material, equipment, and overhead
4. Parametric and probabilistic estimating techniques
5. Life-cycle cost analysis for building systems

Learning Outcomes

1. Perform a detailed quantity takeoff for concrete, formwork, and reinforcement from construction drawings [Usage]
2. Prepare a unit price estimate for a defined work package [Assessment]
3. Apply parametric models to develop a conceptual cost estimate for a building [Assessment]
4. Conduct a life-cycle cost analysis to compare two alternative building envelope systems [Usage]

7.43.4.3. Construction Budgeting, Bidding, and Financial Control (8 hours) [Skills ABET-5] ↑ Back to top

Bibliography: (RSMeans, 2024; Institute, 2021b)

Topics

1. Bid preparation, submission, and analysis processes
2. Cash flow forecasting and management for construction projects
3. Value engineering and constructability analysis
4. Financial statements and performance metrics for construction firms

Learning Outcomes

1. Explain the components and typical markup structure of a competitive bid [Familiarity]
2. Develop a monthly cash flow forecast for a construction project [Usage]
3. Perform a value engineering workshop to identify cost-saving alternatives without sacrificing function [Assessment]
4. Interpret key financial ratios for assessing a construction company's health [Familiarity]

7.43.4.4. Construction Site and Field Management (24 hours) [Skills ABET-5] ↑ Back to top

Bibliography: (Gould, 2018; Fisk and Reynolds, 2013)

Topics

1. Site mobilization: temporary facilities, access, utilities, and site organization
2. Field supervision and daily site operations management
3. Subcontractor and trade coordination and sequencing
4. Progress reporting, documentation, and site coordination meetings
5. Materials management: procurement tracking, delivery, and storage
6. Quality control and inspection during construction execution
7. Stakeholder communication and conflict resolution on site
8. Project closeout: punch lists, commissioning, and turnover

Learning Outcomes

1. Develop a site mobilization plan including temporary facilities and access logistics [Usage]
2. Supervise daily site operations and resolve field-level execution issues [Assessment]
3. Coordinate subcontractor and trade sequencing to avoid schedule conflicts [Usage]
4. Prepare a progress report and lead a site coordination meeting [Usage]
5. Track material procurement, delivery, and on-site storage for a work package [Assessment]
6. Conduct a quality control inspection during a construction execution phase [Assessment]
7. Resolve a stakeholder conflict arising during site execution [Familiarity]
8. Manage project closeout activities, including punch lists and turnover [Usage]

7.43.5. Bibliography ↑ Back to top

Callahan, M. T., Quackenbush, D. G., and Rowings, J. E. (1992). Construction Project Scheduling. McGraw-Hill.

Institute, P. M. (2021b). A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide). Project Management Institute, 7th edition.

RSMeans (2024). RSMeans Building Construction Cost Data. Gordian.

Gould, F. E. (2018). Managing the Construction Process: Estimating, Scheduling, and Project Control. Pearson, 6th edition.

Fisk, E. R. and Reynolds, W. D. (2013). Construction Project Administration. Pearson, 10th edition.