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101-0007-00L 4 Credits MSC D-ARCH , D-BAUG
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Project Management for Construction Projects

Lecturers & Examiners: Bernd Hofer
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:30:42

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. The course will be supported by several external lecturers from the construction industry and demonstrations of real-life case studies.

Content

The main content of the course is summarized in the following topics: - Introduction, project and organization structures - Project scheduling - Resource management - Risk management - Project estimating and budgeting - Project financing and Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) - Construction Process management and controlling - Sustainability management - Reporting and Communication - Interpersonal skills and leadership in Construction projects - Advanced Topics in Construction Project management (BIM / 5D planning, KI) - Project Evaluation and Closure

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
The students will be randomly assigned to teams. Students will be graded as a team based on the final Project proposal with the in-class oral presentation as well as a final exam (50% exam and 50% project). Homework will not be graded but your final report and presentation will consist mostly of your homework assignments consolidated and put in a report and presentation format

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar Project Management for Construction Projects
  • Fri 12:45-15:30 (HCI J 7)
  • 29.11 Date 10:45-19:30 (HIT E 51)
  • 06.12 Date 10:45-19:30 (HIT E 51)
3 h weekly

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