CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Let’s lay the foundation: In this lesson, you’ll get an idea of the construction project management landscape to effectively navigate and succeed in this diverse industry. We’ll examine project delivery processes & methodologies, market segments – from industrial to commercial, and key participants behind any given project.

• Project delivery processes
• Market segments
• Key participants

You should always start off with setting goals to ensure successful planning, execution, and completion of projects in line with stakeholder expectations. What are the key objectives and how to set them? We’ll focus on the “sacred cows” that all tie together and drive any construction process.

• Key project objectives: program & design
• Plan of finance
• Schedule
• Budget

In this lesson, our architectural partner will share insights on key design phases that position the project up for implementation. How long does each phase take? What items are developed? What are the deliverables? We’ll answer these questions, so you can effectively collaborate with design teams and ensure the seamless translation of intent into successful construction projects.

• Programming & concept
• Schematic design
• Design development
• Construction documents
• Guest speaker – Architect

Pre-construction goes hand in hand and runs in parallel with the overall design process. In this class, you’ll learn essential concepts, such as cost estimating and assist methodologies, to effectively collaborate with project stakeholders and optimize outcomes during the critical early stages of construction.

• Estimating
• Design assist methodology
• Guest speaker – Developer 

This class is all about an ideal and optimal procurement strategy. What’s the difference between RFQ and RFP & how to pursue them? How to decide on selection criteria & bring on the particular entity we’re looking to hire? Learn to make informed decisions to secure the best resources for your projects.

• Request for qualification (RFQ)
• Request for proposal (RFP)
• Selection criteria
• Contract award

Now that we’ve run all the previous stages, we can finally implement the construction. You’ll master key aspects of construction execution to ensure effective project management and its successful completion while adhering to industry standards and regulations.

• Team mobilization
• Means & methods
• Controlled inspections
• Construction administration

For a project to be successful, it is essential to have an effective control strategy: It includes staying within budget and time constraints while ensuring high standards of quality and safety. In this class, we’ll cover various tools & processes deployed by construction teams, correct dashboard reporting, and critical path method schedules.

• Cost
• Schedule
• Quality
• Safety

What a segue from the previous class! Typically, projects without effective control strategy – with no proper schedule, cost management, safety checks, or quality reviews – will inevitably run into obstacles. What are these obstacles? And what are the real-life case studies that can teach us a lesson?

• Challenges faced by construction PMs
• Case studies
• Workshop: Challenge Causes & Prevention 
  You’ll get a case with multiple challenges and obstacles. Analyze the cause and determine what changes could have prevented the issues at any stage.

Often an area that is overlooked during a construction project delivery is absolutely critical for the building to be set up properly for its intended use. In this lesson, you’ll learn the essential steps for successful project completion, so you can transition a project to its owner while ensuring smooth operation and client satisfaction.

• Commissioning process
• Owner occupancy
• Furniture, fixture & equipment (FF&E)
• Technology integration
• Project closeout

Sometimes you might get locked into a certain career path early on, whether it’s working for an owner, a builder, or a developer. Which is not bad! But if you have aspirations to pivot outside and get a broader & richer career experience, we’ll teach you how to do that! As well as how employers can benefit from people with experience that differs from their core business.

• Follow your passion
• What do firms look for?
• Owner, builder, developer & design 

There’s a lot going on: CLT is increasingly becoming a focus, and prefab is implemented on various construction sites. How do these items affect project delivery, cost, and overall planning? Learn to adapt to changing industry practices and leverage innovative solutions to enhance project outcomes.

• Prefabrication
• Cross-laminated timber (CLT)
• Technology integration

Let’s finish what we’ve started! In this final class, you’ll learn to set up and manage project teams, navigate through project management process flows, evaluate & reflect on your performance to apply the newly-acquired skills in your future.

• Construction project management process flows
• Setting up the team
• Workshop 2: Looking Back Discussion
  You will identify future projects & reflect on your task approach and the ways the course concepts aided your success.