Construction Project Management introduces you to Project Initiation and Planning. Industry experts join Columbia University professor, Ibrahim Odeh, to give an overview of the construction industry.
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Project ManagementConstruction ManagementWork Breakdown StructureProject Planning
Learner Career Outcomes
28%
started a new career after completing these courses
29%
got a tangible career benefit from this course
17%
got a pay increase or promotion
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100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Course 1 of 4 in the
Flexible deadlines
Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
Beginner Level
Approx. 22 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
28 minutes to complete
Course Overview
Welcome to Construction Project Initiation and Planning. Meet your Instructor, Dr. Ibrahim Odeh, and learn what will be covered in the Construction Management Specialization and, more specifically, in this course, Construction Project Initiation and Planning, the first of the specialization series.
28 minutes to complete
2 videos (Total 28 min)
3 hours to complete
Construction Industry Overview
Gregory Sauter, President of Crossroads Advisory and Founder of Smart City Works Infrastructure Actuator, introduces the Engineering and Construction Industry. Christopher Toomey, Senior Vice President of AECOM Global Programs, compares Program Management (PgM), Project Management (PM), and Construction Management (CM). The module ends with Professor Odeh distinguishing between construction and manufacturing processes.
3 hours to complete
12 videos (Total 109 min)
12 videos
Construction Projects and Industry Characteristics10m
Challenges and Opportunities in the Construction Industry9m
Program Project and Construction Management Introduction7m
Construction Management and Project Management8m
Program Management and Summary12m
Construction vs Manufacturing Industry Basics5m
Compare and Contrast the Construction and Manufacturing Industries7m
The Future of the Construction Industry9m
Introduction to the EAC Life Cycle8m
The Cost of Change in the EAC Lifecycle3m
Key EAC Lifecycle Questions14m
1 practice exercise
Quiz on Construction Industry Overview30m
3 hours to complete
Project Delivery
Professor Odeh introduces the fundamentals of the Project Development Cycle. Phillip White, a lawyer with the international firm Dentons, provides insight into Contract Types. William J. McConnell, CEO of the Vertex Companies, reviews the basics of surety bonding and Tim McManus, Vice President of Capital Projects and Infrastructure Projects at McKinsey and Company, discusses Project Delivery Methods and Surety Bonds.
3 hours to complete
11 videos (Total 120 min)
11 videos
Project Development Cycle Part 212m
Contract Types15m
Project Delivery Methods9m
Contracting Strategy Assessment5m
CM at Risk and CM as Agency8m
Alliance Contracting and Public Private Partnerships8m
Types of Surety Bonds13m
Purchasing a Surety Bond10m
Terminating a Surety Bond7m
Surety Loss Data18m
1 practice exercise
Quiz on project delivery30m
2 hours to complete
Lean Project Delivery
Architect Sam Spada, discusses the Lean Project Delivery method and Lean Design Behaviors. Lean project delivery is a project management process that strips away unnecessary effort, time and cost in the planning, design and construction of capital projects to deliver what the Owner values.
2 hours to complete
3 videos (Total 64 min)
1 practice exercise
Lean construction30m
2 hours to complete
Sustainability in the Construction Industry
Ryan Prime, Sustainability Director for Skanska USA, discusses Sustainable Development; development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Ryan will also review sustainability rating systems focusing specifically on the Envision Rating System.
2 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 64 min)
5 videos
Safety in Construction Industry14m
Community Involvement in a Construction Project11m
Rating Systems for Construction Projects13m
The Envision Rating System11m
1 practice exercise
Sustainability in construction30m
1 hour to complete
Environment, Health and Safety of Construction Processes
1 hour to complete
5 videos (Total 48 min)
5 videos
Barriers to Learning and Change10m
Safety Performance Models7m
Safety, Health and Environment Management Systems9m
Making EHS Work for You11m
1 practice exercise
EHS15m
2 hours to complete
Building Information Modeling and Technology Trends in Construction
Dareen Salama of the STV Group introduces Building Information Management (BIM) and illustrates the uses of BIM during the Lifecycle of the Project.
2 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 114 min)
5 videos
The Role of CM and Design Management28m
Technology and The Role of CM26m
Technology and The Role of Facility Management10m
Virtual Reality in Construction Management16m
1 practice exercise
Technology trends in construction30m
2 hours to complete
International View of Construction Projects
Bob Preto, Chairman and CEO of Strategic Program Management LLC, discusses international development and construction projects. The major challenge of international projects is risk; understanding risk, allocating risk and managing risk. In this module, you will learn to identify the types of risks found in international construction projects and learn a framework to use to understand risk.
2 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 69 min)
4 videos
Cost Risks: Construction Projects15m
Cost Risks: Operations21m
ESPIRIT: A Framework for Understanding Risk18m
1 practice exercise
International development30m
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT
by DCJul 20, 2020
I thought it was a great intro coming from my Architecture background and looking forward to the other classes. I did think the information was occasionally repetitive but overall it had a great flow.
by SCApr 19, 2020
Excellent course for Construction Managers in Training. Gives you integral highlights on every area. Also update the technological tool to increase efficiency on the activities involved in projects.
by EHJul 8, 2018
Very good introduction to outline the difference in project mgmt, programme mgmt and construction mgmt. Enough detail on various aspects for CM including type of contracts, technology and planning.
by DANov 13, 2016
As I'm not a Construction Manager or Project Manager, I'm an owner for my first housing project. I've found the course to be just what I needed covering the basics ang slowly getting more in depth.
About the Construction Management Specialization
Construction Management is the planning, coordinating, and building of a project from conception to completion. This specialization is intended for Construction industry professionals, engineers, and architects looking to advance their careers. Students interested in learning about construction project management would also benefit from this specialization.
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