PROJECT MANAGEMENT TRAINING OUTLINE FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

VIRTUAL INSTRUCTOR LED

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This specialized project management course focuses on the unique challenges and requirements of construction projects. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of project management principles and best practices tailored to the construction industry.

TARGET AUDIENCE 

• Construction Project Managers: Individuals responsible for overseeing construction projects

• Construction Site Managers: Professionals who manage day-to-day operations on construction sites

• Construction Engineers: Engineers involved in planning, designing, and executing construction projects

• Construction Estimators: Professionals responsible for estimating project costs

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Apply project management principles to construction projects: understand the specific challenges and requirements of construction projects

• Utilize construction-specific project management tools and techniques: learn about tools like primavera p6, Microsoft project, and Bim

• Manage construction project schedules and budgets effectively: develop and implement strategies for managing time and cost constraints

• Address construction-specific risks and challenges: identify and mitigate risks such as weather delays, material shortages, and regulatory changes

• Collaborate with stakeholders in the construction industry: effectively communicate with clients, contractors, subcontractors, and other stakeholders

• Ensure quality and safety in construction projects: Implement quality control measures and adhere to safety standards

• Construction Project Planning: Developing project schedules, resource allocation, and risk management plans

• Construction Site Management: Managing day-to-day operations, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring quality control

• Construction Contracts and Procurement: Understanding contract types, bidding processes, and procurement management

• Construction Safety and Health: Adhering to safety regulations and implementing safety measures

• Construction Technology: Leveraging technology tools and innovations in construction project management

PREREQUISITES

• Basic Project Management Principles: A general understanding of project management concepts, such as project lifecycle, scope, time, cost, quality, and risk management

• Construction Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with the construction industry, including common construction methods, materials, and regulations

• Technical Skills: Basic technical skills, such as reading blueprints and understanding construction drawings

• Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: The ability to analyze problems, make informed decisions, and solve challenges that arise in construction projects

COURSE OUTLINE

Module 1: Introduction to Agile Principles and Construction Project Management

• Agile Manifesto and its principles applied to construction projects

• Comparison of traditional and agile project management approaches in construction

• Key challenges and benefits of agile in construction

Module 2: Scrum for Construction Projects 

• Scrum roles adapted to construction context

• Scrum events tailored for construction

• Scrum artifacts applied to construction projects

Module 3: Kanban for Construction Projects

• Kanban principles and visualization techniques

• Kanban boards and their application in construction projects

• Workflow management and continuous improvement using Kanban

Module 4: Lean Construction Principles

• Lean principles applied to construction projects

• Just-in-Time delivery and pull systems

• Last Planner System for improved predictability

Module 5: Agile Tools and Technologies for Construction

• Construction-specific agile tools

• Integration with BIM software

• Mobile apps for field operations and real-time updates

Module 6: Agile Risk Management in Construction

• Identifying and mitigating construction- specific risks

• Risk management techniques like risk assessment, mitigation planning, and contingency planning

Module 7: Agile Change Management in Construction

• Managing changes effectively in a dynamic construction environment 

• Change control processes and documentation

• Impact assessment of changes on project scope, schedule, and budget

Module 8: Agile Metrics and Reporting

• KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

• DASHBOARDS AND REPORTING TOOLS FOR TRACKING PROGRESS AND IDENTIFYING ISSUES

• CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT BASED ON DATA ANALYSIS

• AGILE IN DESIGN-BUILD PROJECTS

• AGILE FOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS

• INTEGRATING AGILE WITH TRADITIONAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT APPROACHES

• CASE STUDIES OF SUCCESSFUL AGILE IMPLEMENTATIONS IN CONSTRUCTION