This course is part of the Construction Management Specialization

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Construction Management SpecializationColumbia University

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Construction Project Management introduces learners to Project Initiation and Planning. Columbia University professor, Ibrahim Odeh, along with industry experts join together to provide a comprehensive overview of the construction industry. There are 10 modules that allow learners to become knowledgeable of construction management within the dynamic construction industry. 
Professor Odeh teaches learners about the fundamentals of the Project Development Cycle while guest lecturers discuss Lean Project Delivery method and Lean Design Behaviors. Technological advances, such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), will be introduced with real world examples of the uses of BIM during the Lifecycle of the Project. The course concludes with Professor Odeh discussing the importance of project planning and scheduling and an opportunity to develop a Work Breakdown Structure.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:
-Learn about construction management, including an understanding of the construction industry, the role of a project manager, construction contract types, and project delivery methods 
-Explain the fundamental principles to establish Environment, Health and Safety in the construction industry
-Detail the principles and application of sustainability development in construction industry
-Summarize the work breakdown structure (WBS) and estimate the construction activity duration

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Approx. 26 hours to complete

English

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What you will learn

The fundamentals of construction management from construction industry, the role of project manager, contract types, and project delivery methods
How to delivery lean project and maintina sustainability
Explore technology trends and project planning

Skills you will gain

Project Management
Construction Management
Work Breakdown Structure
Project Planning

Flexible deadlines

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Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Course 1 of 5 in the

Construction Management Specialization

Beginner Level

There is no prior knowledge that is needed to take this course.

Approx. 26 hours to complete

English

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Ibrahim Odeh, Ph.D., MBA

Instructor, Department of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, Columbia University

Director of Research and Founder, Global Leaders in Construction Management

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week1

Week 1

1 hour to complete

Course Overview

1 hour to complete

2 videos (Total 28 min), 2 readings

4 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.

4 hours to complete

12 videos (Total 109 min)

12 videos

Introduction to the Engineering and Construction Industry9mConstruction Projects and Industry Characteristics10mChallenges and Opportunities in the Construction Industry9mProgram Project and Construction Management Introduction7mConstruction Management and Project Management8mProgram Management and Summary12mConstruction vs Manufacturing Industry Basics5mCompare and Contrast the Construction and Manufacturing Industries7mThe Future of the Construction Industry9mIntroduction to the EAC Life Cycle8mThe Cost of Change in the EAC Lifecycle3mKey EAC Lifecycle Questions14m

5 practice exercises

Self Check Quiz10mSelf Check Quiz10mSelf Check Quiz6mSelf Check Quiz6mQuiz on Construction Industry Overview30m

Week2

Week 2

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 19mProject Development Cycle Part 212mContract Types15mProject Delivery Methods9mContracting Strategy Assessment5mCM at Risk and CM as Agency8mAlliance Contracting and Public Private Partnerships8mTypes of Surety Bonds13mPurchasing a Surety Bond10mTerminating a Surety Bond7mSurety Loss Data18m

5 practice exercises

Self Check Quiz4mSelf Check Quiz 2mSelf Check Quiz 8mSelf Check Quiz8mQuiz on project delivery30m

2 hours to complete

Lean Project Delivery

2 hours to complete

3 videos (Total 64 min)

Week3

Week 3

2 hours to complete

Sustainability in the Construction Industry

2 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 64 min)

2 hours to complete

Environment, Health and Safety of Construction Processes

2 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 48 min)

Week4

Week 4

3 hours to complete

Building Information Modeling and Technology Trends in Construction

3 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 114 min)

2 hours to complete

International View of Construction Projects

2 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 69 min)

Week5

Week 5

2 hours to complete

Role of a Construction Manager

Gus Maimis, Senior Vice President STV Construction, discusses the critical characteristics of a project manager and the most important aspects of being an effective project manager. You will learn how to build a project organizational chart and the understand the most common roles in a construction project. Gus provides insight into various methods of contracting a project manager may encounter when managing a project. The module ends with a review of the potential risks, from the project manager perspective, associated with a project.

2 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 76 min)

6 hours to complete

Introduction to Project Planning

Professor Odeh discusses the importance of project planning and scheduling. Planning provides a way to develop a framework for project execution, monitoring, and control. You will learn about and develop a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for a project.

6 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 100 min)

9 videos

Project Planning and Scheduling9mThe Project Planning Process12mWork Breakdown Structure15mStandard and Project Coding Part 110mProject Coding Part 27mEstimating Activity Duration Part 19mEstimating Activity Duration Part 29mDetermining Job Logic9mActivity Relationships15m

6 practice exercises

Self Check Quiz4mSelf Check Quiz2mSelf Check Quiz4mSelf Check Quiz 4mEstimating Duration Work Problem30mQuiz on Introduction to Project Planning30m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT

by YSAug 30, 2020

A fantastic course, whether or not previous knowledge was there the course really pushes the student to understand the concepts in their own manner. Perfect addition to my skill set, Thank you.

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.

by IMay 11, 2021

Professor Ibrahim Odeh has put a lot of work into this stuff, and it shows.

As a student of building technology, I feel like this course has given me a lot more awareness and experience.

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.

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About the Construction Management Specialization

The Construction Management specialization is curated for professionals in the construction and civil engineering industry looking to advance their careers. Through this specialization, students will gain comprehensive industry knowledge along with the latest trends and development within the industry. This 5-course specialization will cover the major facets of construction management including project initiation and planning, scheduling techniques and procedures, cost estimating and control, and construction project financials. After students complete this specialization, they will have gained significant skills and tools to stay relevant and ahead of the curve in the world of construction management.

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