Construction Project Management Course

Lesson 1 • Project Management Knowledge Areas

Introduces scope, time, cost, quality, and risk as integrated management domains. Sets the analytical lens applied throughout the course.

Lesson 2 • Ethics and Professional Standards

Covers professional codes of conduct, conflict-of-interest rules, and regulatory compliance obligations. Establishes the ethical baseline for all project decisions.

Lesson 3 • Project Life Cycle and Phases

Maps the full project life cycle from conception to closeout. Provides the structural framework for all phase-specific skills taught later.

Lesson 4 • The Construction Industry Landscape

Defines construction sectors, delivery methods, and market drivers. Grounds all subsequent management concepts in real industry context.

Lesson 1 • Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Drawings

Covers MEP system drawings, riser diagrams, and coordination sheets. Prepares managers to identify conflicts and coordinate trades effectively.

Lesson 2 • Specifications and Technical Standards

Teaches specification divisions, material standards, and quality requirements. Links spec language to procurement and quality control decisions.

Lesson 3 • Structural and Civil Drawing Interpretation

Focuses on foundation plans, framing layouts, and site civil drawings. Connects structural intent to field execution requirements.

Lesson 4 • Document Control and Revision Management

Establishes systems for tracking drawing revisions, addenda, and bulletins. Prevents costly errors caused by outdated document use in the field.

Lesson 1 • Regulatory and Permit Requirements

Identifies building permits, inspections, and regulatory approvals required before and during construction. Prevents schedule delays from compliance gaps.

Lesson 2 • Dispute Resolution Mechanisms

Explains negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation as escalating resolution paths. Prepares managers to select and pursue the appropriate remedy.

Lesson 3 • Contract Types and Delivery Methods

Compares lump-sum, cost-plus, unit-price, and GMP contracts. Aligns contract selection with project risk and delivery strategy.

Lesson 4 • Subcontract Administration

Covers subcontract formation, flow-down clauses, and performance monitoring. Ensures principal contractors manage subcontractor obligations effectively.

Lesson 1 • Cost Estimating Techniques

Covers conceptual, parametric, and detailed estimating methods. Matches estimating precision to project phase and available information.

Lesson 2 • Procurement and Bid Analysis

Guides bid solicitation, evaluation, and award decisions. Ensures competitive pricing while managing subcontractor and supplier risk.

Lesson 3 • Quantity Takeoff Methods

Teaches manual and digital takeoff techniques for all major trades. Accurate quantities are the foundation of reliable cost estimates.

Lesson 4 • Defining and Controlling Project Scope

Establishes scope definition techniques and change control processes. Prevents scope creep that erodes budget and schedule performance.

Lesson 1 • Scheduling Fundamentals and Logic

Introduces activity sequencing, dependency types, and network diagrams. Provides the logical foundation for all schedule development techniques.

Lesson 2 • Schedule Monitoring and Recovery

Tracks actual progress against baseline and diagnoses delay causes. Develops recovery plans to restore schedule compliance after disruptions.

Lesson 3 • Critical Path Method in Practice

Applies CPM calculations to identify critical and near-critical activities. Enables managers to focus resources where schedule impact is greatest.

Lesson 4 • Resource Loading and Levelling

Integrates labour, equipment, and material resources into the schedule. Balances resource demand to prevent peaks that cause cost overruns.

Lesson 1 • Cost Tracking and Job Cost Accounting

Establishes cost tracking systems using job cost codes and committed costs. Provides real-time financial visibility needed for proactive management.

Lesson 2 • Cash Flow Planning and Management

Develops project cash flow curves and identifies financing needs. Prevents liquidity crises that halt construction operations.

Lesson 3 • Variation Order Pricing and Management

Covers pricing, negotiation, and documentation of owner-directed changes. Protects contractor margin and maintains contract compliance.

Lesson 4 • Cost Forecasting and Final Cost Projection

Projects final cost at completion using trend analysis and productivity data. Enables early corrective action before overruns become unrecoverable.

Lesson 1 • Environmental Compliance and Sustainability

Addresses stormwater, waste, and air quality compliance on construction sites. Integrates sustainable practices to meet owner and regulatory expectations.

Lesson 2 • Construction Safety Programme Management

Covers hazard identification, safety plans, and incident investigation. Fulfils legal obligations while protecting workers and project continuity.

Lesson 3 • Risk Mitigation and Contingency Planning

Develops mitigation strategies, contingency reserves, and response plans. Reduces risk exposure before it materialises into project losses.

Lesson 4 • Risk Identification and Assessment

Applies qualitative and quantitative risk assessment to construction projects. Prioritises risks by probability and impact for targeted mitigation.

Lesson 1 • Lessons Learned and Performance Review

Captures project successes, failures, and improvement opportunities systematically. Transfers knowledge to future projects and builds organisational capability.

Lesson 2 • Closeout Documentation Requirements

Compiles as-built drawings, O&M manuals, warranties, and lien releases. Fulfils contract closeout obligations and protects all parties legally.

Lesson 3 • Commissioning and Systems Turnover

Coordinates testing, balancing, and commissioning of building systems. Verifies that installed systems perform to design intent before handover.

Lesson 4 • Final Accounting and Contract Closeout

Resolves final payment, retainage release, and open claims. Closes all financial obligations and formally terminates contract relationships.