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Construction Project Management

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Course Summary

This course is designed to give students a comprehensive understanding of construction project management. It covers topics such as project planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and communication.

Key Learning Points

Learn how to effectively manage construction projects from start to finish
Gain knowledge on project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management
Develop communication skills to effectively lead a team in a construction project

Learning Outcomes

Ability to plan and manage a construction project from start to finish
Effective communication skills to lead a team in a construction project
Knowledge on risk management and budgeting in construction projects

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic understanding of construction industry
Familiarity with project management concepts

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online
Self-paced
Video Lectures

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Description

Construction Project Management introduces you to Project Initiation and Planning. Industry experts join Columbia University professor, Ibrahim Odeh, to give an overview of the construction industry.

Professor Odeh teaches the fundamentals of the Project Development Cycle while guest lecturers discuss Lean Project Delivery method and Lean Design Behaviors. Technological advances, such as Building Information Modeling, will be introduced with real world examples of the uses of BIM during the Lifecycle of the Project. The course concludes with Professor Odeh discussing the importance of project planning and scheduling and an opportunity to develop a Work Breakdown Structure.

Outline

Course Overview
Introduction To The Course Part 1
Introduction To The Course Part 2

Construction Industry Overview
Introduction to the Engineering and Construction Industry
Construction Projects and Industry Characteristics
Challenges and Opportunities in the Construction Industry
Program Project and Construction Management Introduction
Construction Management and Project Management
Program Management and Summary
Construction vs Manufacturing Industry Basics
Compare and Contrast the Construction and Manufacturing Industries
The Future of the Construction Industry
Introduction to the EAC Life Cycle
The Cost of Change in the EAC Lifecycle
Key EAC Lifecycle Questions
Quiz on Construction Industry Overview

Project Delivery
Project Development Cycle Part 1
Project Development Cycle Part 2
Contract Types
Project Delivery Methods
Contracting Strategy Assessment
CM at Risk and CM as Agency
Alliance Contracting and Public Private Partnerships
Types of Surety Bonds
Purchasing a Surety Bond
Terminating a Surety Bond
Surety Loss Data
Quiz on project delivery

Lean Project Delivery
Project Delivery and the Theory of Lean
Lean Design and Delivery
Lean Design: Flow
Lean construction

Sustainability in the Construction Industry
Sustainability in Construction Industry
Safety in Construction Industry
Community Involvement in a Construction Project
Rating Systems for Construction Projects
The Envision Rating System
Sustainability in construction

Environment, Health and Safety of Construction Processes
Environmental, Health and Safety Practices
Barriers to Learning and Change
Safety Performance Models
Safety, Health and Environment Management Systems
Making EHS Work for You
EHS

Building Information Modeling and Technology Trends in Construction
Technology Trends: Defining BIM
The Role of CM and Design Management
Technology and The Role of CM
Technology and The Role of Facility Management
Virtual Reality in Construction Management
Technology trends in construction

International View of Construction Projects
International Development and Project Risk
Cost Risks: Construction Projects
Cost Risks: Operations
ESPIRIT: A Framework for Understanding Risk
International development

Role of a Construction Manager
Being an Effective Project Manager
The Project Organizational Chart
Methods of Contracting
Potential Project Risks
Logistics and Planning
Bidding and Levelling Sheets
Change Order and Claim Management
Role of a project manager

Introduction to Project Planning
Project Planning and Scheduling
The Project Planning Process
Work Breakdown Structure
Standard and Project Coding Part
Project Coding
Estimating Activity Duration Part 1
Estimating Activity Duration Part 2
Determining Job Logic
Activity Relationships
Estimating Duration Work Problem
Quiz on Introduction to Project Planning

Summary of User Reviews

Find out what others are saying about the Construction Project Management course on Coursera. This course has received high ratings from many users who have found it to be a valuable resource for learning about project management. One key aspect that users have praised is the course's practical approach to teaching.

Pros from User Reviews

Practical approach to teaching
Expert instructors with real-world experience
Flexible learning options
Engaging and interactive coursework
Comprehensive coverage of construction project management

Cons from User Reviews

Lengthy and time-consuming coursework
Challenging for those with no prior knowledge of project management
Occasional technical glitches on the platform
Limited opportunities for one-on-one interaction with instructors
Certificate of completion is not widely recognized outside of Coursera

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