In this program you will learn to successfully manage construction projects and deliver with the skills of a modern Construction Manager. During the past several years, the construction industry and the built environment has been through enormous changes. From general contracting to construction management to project management and program management.
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In this program you will learn to successfully manage construction projects and deliver with the skills of a modern Construction Manager. During the past several years, the construction industry and the built environment has been through enormous changes. From general contracting to construction management to project management and program management.
In this program you will learn to successfully manage construction projects and deliver with the skills of a modern Construction Manager. During the past several years, the construction industry and the built environment has been through enormous changes. From general contracting to construction management to project management and program management.
is the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to the many activities required to complete a project successfully. This requires both
to understand the many aspects of the world of owners, designers, developers, local, state, & federal government agencies, tenants, regulatory agencies, community groups & stakeholders, contracting lawyers, zoning attorneys, environmental lawyers, insurance providers, financial agencies, bonding companies, and subcontractors.
The successful Construction Manager must recognize the role of each participant, understand the nature of the project, and utilize modern management tools to bring the project forward in a timely and cost-effective manner. In addition, the Construction Manager also has his or her own organization and staffing to navigate including those of the owner and the designer.
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What you'll learn
- Construction management preparation, planning, design, engineering, business, and technical practices used in the construction industry. Also includes an awareness of ethical, social, and legal responsibilities for construction management professionals.
- Examines the construction project management industry and the profession by looking at the nature of the industry, future trends, and opportunities. The Program outlines the different sectors of the industry and various project delivery methods.
- How estimators and schedulers can make or break a construction project.
- Building Information Modeling (BIM), a virtual color representation of a building in three dimensions and how it is used as a tool to support the project design.
- Sustainable methods and construction materials, building systems, and controls in the construction industry, and the future trends in sustainable construction management.
What's inside
Four courses
The Industry and Profession in Construction Management
(10 hours)
The Industry and Profession in Construction Management
(10 hours)
Field Operations and Administrative Tools in Construction Management
(10 hours)
Field Operations and Administrative Tools in Construction Management
(10 hours)
Sustainable Construction Management
(10 hours)
Sustainable Construction Management
(10 hours)
Project Delivery Methods and Contracts in Construction Management
(10 hours)
Project Delivery Methods and Contracts in Construction Management
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