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Project Management for Construction Projects
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:15:51
Abstract
This course is designed to lay down the foundation of the different concepts, techniques, and tools for successful project management of construction projects.
Objective
The goal is that at the end of this course students should have a good understanding of the different project management knowledge areas, the phases required for successful project management, and the role of a project manager. To demonstrate this, students will work in groups in different case studies to apply the concepts, tools and techniques presented in the class. Two 3 to 4 hours sessions towards the end of the lecture series will introduce a practical project to allow the teams to demonstrate the tools and techniques learned during the semester. The course will have a final quiz that will be graded.
Content
The main content of the course is summarized in the following topics: - Project and organization structures - Project scheduling - Resource management - Project estimating - Project financing - Risk management - Project Reporting - Interpersonal skills
Resources
Lecture Notes
The slides for the class will be available for download from Moodle at least one day before each class. Copies of all necessary documents will be distributed at appropriate times.
Literature
Relevant readings will be recommended throughout the course (and made available to the students via Moodle).
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| seminar | Project Management for Construction Projects |
|
3 h weekly |