Unleash Your Construction Project Management Superpowers

Course overview

What does project management in the construction industry mean?

Participants are in charge of overseeing the construction project lifecycle from beginning to end as a construction project manager. Beginning with the first stages of collaborating with the clients to determine their needs, and continuing through the phases of design, procurement, and construction, and ending with the ultimate handover. Gaining the ability to manage these areas improves your professional skill set in construction and your capacity to guarantee project success.

Participants will gain a thorough understanding of all facets of construction management from this Training Bee training course, enabling you to manage construction projects successfully and effectively. The course material covers everything from project close-out to procurement, cost management, and planning and scheduling. You will examine every awareness level in detail and acquire the skills necessary to handle each one successfully.

What can project management teach me?

Construction project managers will gain the ability to apply project management concepts and practices to a range of projects, regardless of scale or complexity, by taking this course. Everyone who attends will receive an introduction to every module and component that makes up Construction Project Management. These will serve as the essential point of reference for any task encountered during the building project. The goal of the course is to provide participants and project managers with a thorough understanding of construction project management as well as the fundamental knowledge and abilities needed to oversee a construction project.

The course’s distinctive feature introduces you to new trends in the construction sector, technology advancements, and components of lean construction and lean design behaviors.

Through case studies and scenarios, the course also provides practical experience in managing building projects.

Introduction

Welcome to the training course on construction project management! In the ever-changing and demanding world of construction, successful project management is essential. The goal of this extensive training program is to provide participants with the information, abilities, and resources needed to successfully manage the complexities of construction projects from start to finish.

We will examine the fundamentals of construction project management, including planning, scheduling, risk management, cost estimation, quality control, and stakeholder involvement. Every module is designed to give participants real-world experience and practical insights, so they can apply the theoretical knowledge they have gained to actual construction settings.

We are The Training Bee, a global training and education firm providing services in many countries. We are specialized in capacity building and talent development solutions for individuals and organizations, with our highly customized programs and training sessions.

We cordially invite you to join us on this educational adventure, where theory becomes practice and knowledge becomes useful skills. Together, let’s lay the groundwork for a successful construction project management career!

Learning Objectives

Upon completing Construction Project Management Masterclass, participants will be able to:

A useful synopsis of the fundamentals of construction project management and the competencies needed to oversee building projects
Firsthand understanding of the responsibilities of a construction project manager and the skills required to distinguish oneself in the field of construction management
Understanding how to use project management ideas with proficiency
Expertise in methods for different project sizes and levels of complexity
Capacity to complete projects successfully
Real-world learning opportunities provided by project management including cases, situations, and obstacles
Both basic and advanced understanding of managing construction project stakeholders.
The capacity to recognize, comprehend, and develop reporting structures in accordance with the needs of customers and stakeholders

Our Unique Training Methodology

This interactive course comprises the following training methods:

Journaling – This consists of setting a timer and letting your thoughts flow, unedited and unscripted recording events, ideas, and thoughts over a while, related to the topic.
Social learning – Information and expertise exchanged amongst peers via computer-based technologies and interactive conversations including Blogging, instant messaging, and forums for debate in groups.
Project-based learning
Mind mapping and brainstorming – A session will be carried out between participants to uncover unique ideas, thoughts, and opinions having a quality discussion.
Interactive sessions – The course will use informative lectures to introduce key concepts and theories related to the topic.
Presentations – Participants will be presented with multimedia tools such as videos and graphics to enhance learning. These will be delivered engagingly and interactively.

Training Medium

This Construction Project Management Masterclass training is designed in a way that it can be delivered face-to-face and virtually.

Course Duration

This training is versatile in its delivery. The training can be delivered as a full-fledged 40-hour training program or a 15- hours crash course covering 5 hours of content each day over 3 days

Pre-course Assessment

Before you enroll in this course all we wanted to know is your exact mindset and your way of thinking.
For that, we have designed this questionnaire attached below.

What does the term project management mean?
Could you list the five project management process groups and provide a brief description of each?
What are the main distinctions between project management in the construction industry and other industries?
Give a brief explanation of the project life cycle as it relates to building projects.
What is a construction project’s project management plan’s core elements?
During the planning stage, how are project deliverables identified and prioritized?
Why is risk management so important to the management of building projects?
What role does a project timetable have in construction management?
How would you respond to a construction project’s scheduling delays?

Course Modules

This Construction Project Management Masterclass covers the following topics for understanding the essentials of the Agile Workplace:

Module 1 – Overview of Construction Management

An outline of the building sector.
Project and Life Cycle
Definition of Construction Management

Module 2 – Methods of Project Delivery and Construction Project Management

Techniques for project management
Techniques for delivering projects
Methods of procurement and payment
The method of design-bid-build
The method of design-build
At-risk construction manager (CMAR)
Project delivery that is integrated (IPD)

Module 3 – Planning and Organizing / Construction Planning

Project Organizing
Schedule types
Scheduling as opposed to planning
Top-down and Bottom-up Scheduling
“WBS,” or work breakdown structure
Diagrams of networks

Module 4 – Time Administration

Cycle of Time Management
Elements of time management
Reporting Level Schedule
Reports on Progress
Analysis of Progress Reports

Module 5 – Cost Estimation, Planning, and Control in Construction Finance

Controlling Building Expenses
Cost Categories
Different Estimate Types
Pre-Estimate Methodology
Variables Affecting the Approximation

Module 6 – Purchasing Administration

Public vs Private Initiatives
Methods for Procurement Selection
Selecting a Vendor
Categories of agreements
PDM & Methods of Selection

Module 7 – Management of Quality

Construction Quality
Deficit in Quality
TQM
Six Sigma
Assurance of Quality

Module 8 – Safety Supervision

What’s Meant by Safety?
Safety Reports and their Explanations
ASHA
SDS and Incidents
Manager of Safety Plan

Module 9 – Risk Management in Construction

The construction manager’s role
Project type versus risk
Project delivery method versus risk
Methods of risk analysis
Putting in place a structure for documentation
Techniques for managing hazards

Post-course Assessment

Participants need to complete an assessment post-course completion so our mentors will get to know their understanding of the course. A mentor will also have interrogative conversations with participants and provide valuable feedback.

Give the definition of “project management” and discuss its application to the building sector.
Talk about the unique applications of the five project management process groups for building projects.
Describe the main elements of a construction project’s project management plan.
Explain the significance of a clearly defined project scope for the planning of building projects.
Talk about the importance of a risk management plan in relation to managing construction projects.
Describe the procedures for drafting and overseeing a timetable for a construction project.
How do you deal with delays in the timeline and maintain project momentum?
Give a brief overview of the techniques used in construction projects to estimate costs.
Talk about the monitoring and control of actual project costs in a construction project.
Explain in further detail the significance of good communication in the management of building projects.

Lessons Learned

Understanding the Holistic Project: From the beginning to the end, participants obtain a thorough understanding of all the many aspects of building project management. They understand how the various project components are related to one another.

Planning and scheduling that works: For a project to be successful, careful planning and timing are essential. The significance of thorough project planning, realistic scheduling, and flexibility in the face of unforeseen events is understood by the participants.

Active Risk Control: An essential component of project resilience is risk identification and proactive management. Participants gain knowledge of risk assessment, risk mitigation, and emergency planning.

Proficiency in Finance: It is essential to have a firm grasp of financial control, budgeting, and cost estimation. Participants have a thorough understanding of how to estimate costs accurately, make reasonable budgets, and keep an eye on finances throughout the course of a project.

Participation and Communication with Stakeholders: Stakeholder management and effective communication are critical to the success of any project. The significance of open communication, resolving conflicts, and cultivating positive relationships with stakeholders is acknowledged by the participants.

Assurance of Quality: It is essential to guarantee quality at every phase of the project. In order to satisfy project standards, participants are aware of the significance of quality management procedures, inspections, and ongoing improvement.

Proficiency in Contracts: Construction requires a strong grasp of contract management. Participants gain knowledge of dispute resolution procedures, change management, and the essential components of construction contracts.

Culture of Safety: Safety and health must always come first. In order to safeguard employees and improve project outcomes overall, participants understand how important it is to establish and maintain a safety culture on construction sites.