Training Course in Construction Project Planning and Management

Course Description

What is meant by Project Management in Construction?

As a Construction Project Manager, you are responsible for managing the construction project lifecycle from start to finish. From the initial process of working with the clients on their requirements, through the design, procurement, and construction stages, to the final handover, and everything in between. Building competency to manage these areas enhances your skillset as a Construction Professional, and the ability to ensure successful project completion.

This Training Course in Construction Project Planning and Management offered by Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training will empower you with a comprehensive understanding of all construction management aspects, to effectively and successfully handle construction projects. The course curriculum ranges from planning and scheduling, procurement, and cost management to project close-out. You will delve into each stage for awareness, and learn the tools/techniques to effectively

What should I learn from Project Management?

This Training Course in Construction Project Planning and Management offered by Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training will empower Construction Project Managers to become effective, and adept at applying Project Management Principles and techniques to projects of various sizes and complexity. Participants will be introduced to all the various modules/elements that encompass Construction Project Management. These will form the necessary reference for every step faced in the construction project. The course is designed to offer Project Managers, and the participants, a comprehensive overview of Construction Project Management, and the essential competency, and skills, required for managing a construction project.

The unique aspect of the course introduces you to the aspects of Lean Construction and Lean Design behaviours, technological advances, and modern trends in the Construction industry. In addition, the Training Course in Construction Project Planning and Management offered by Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training offers hands-on experience in the management of the construction project through case studies and scenarios.

Course Objectives

Upon the successful completion of this Training Course in Construction Project Planning and Management, participants will be able to:

• Acquire a functional overview of the core elements of construction project management and the skills required to coordinate building projects
• Gain the essential skills required for managing a construction project
• Acquire the requisite knowledge on the role of a Construction project manager, and the competencies needed to set themselves apart in construction management
• Acquire knowledge on how to become adept at applying project management principles
• Acquire knowledge on techniques for project management of projects of various sizes and complexity
• Acquire practical experiences through the management of the project with cases, scenarios, and challenges
• Acquire knowledge of managing stakeholders of construction projects.
• Capture and understand the needs of clients and stakeholders, and create reporting structures accordingly
• Communicate and manage change even among construction workers, thereby supporting project functions seamlessly
• Develop time Management and cost management skills to avoid falling behind schedule, and over budget
• Develop skills on how to identify risks & mitigate them
• Acquire knowledge to oversee the health and safety of all construction workers, project team members, and other stakeholders
• Acquire knowledge and experience to effectively and successfully closeout the project

Training Methodology

The course is designed to be highly interactive, challenging and stimulating. It will be an instructor led training and will be delivered using a blended learning approach comprising of presentations, discussions, guided sessions of practical exercise, case study review, web-based tutorials, group work, exploration of relevant issues collaborative strength training, performance measurement, and workshops of participants’ displays, all of which adhere to the highest standards of training. The training technique is built on learning by doing, with lecturers using a learner-centered approach to engage participants and provide tasks that allow them to apply what they’ve learned. Experiential knowledge is also given equal importance within the format of training. Our facilitators are seasoned industry professionals with years of expertise in their chosen fields. All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English.

Who Should Attend?

This Training Course in Construction Project Planning and Management would be suitable for, but not limited to:

• Construction Project Managers
• Management and/or Senior Management of organizations who understand the importance of Construction Project Management
• Civil Engineers, Designers, Architects, Construction Clients, Consultants, Contractors, and other stakeholders, who would like to get a comprehensive overview of the construction project management process.

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Construction Management

• Overview of the construction industry.
• Project & Life Cycle
• What is Construction Management

Module 2: Project Delivery Method / Management of a Construction Project

• Project Management Methods
• Project delivery methods
• Payment and procurement methods
• The design-bid-build method
• The design-build method
• Construction manager at risk (CMAR)
• Integrated project delivery (IPD)
• Embracing Change

Module 3: Planning & Scheduling / Construction Scheduling 

• Project Planning
• Types of schedules
• Planning versus scheduling
• Bottom-up & Top-Down Scheduling
• Work Breakdown Structure “WBS”
• Network diagrams
• Schedule activity start and finish dates
• Assigning duration, costs, and resources
• Establishing early start, late start, and finish times
• Identify the critical path
• Bar Charts, Precedence Diagrams

Module 4: Time Management

• Time management Cycle
• Time management factors
• Schedule Level of Reporting
• Progress Reports
• Progress Report Analysis
• Project Crashing
• Examples & Solutions
• Schedule Update

Module 5: Construction Finance – Cost Estimating, Planning & Control

• Managing Construction Costs
• Costs Types
• Types of Estimates
• Pre-Estimate Process
• Factors that Impact the Estimation
• Estimation Process
• Monitoring & Controlling
• Labour Cost & Control
• Equipment Cost & Control
• Materials Costs & Control
• General Overhead Cost & Control
• Reports
• Earned Value
• EV Example & Solution

Module 6: Procurement Management

• Public Projects Vs Private Projects
• Procurement Selection Methods
• Vendor Selection
• Types of contracts
• PDM & Selection Methods

Module 7: Quality Management

• Quality in Construction
• Quality Shortfall
• TQM
• Six Sigma
• Quality Assurance
• Quality Control

Module 8: Safety Management

• What is Safety
• Safety Reports & interpretations
• OSHA
• Incidents & SDS
• Safety Manager Plan
• Safety Plan in Project Phases

Module 9: Construction Risk Management

• Defining risk
• The role of the construction manager
• Risk vs. project type
• Risk vs. project delivery method
• Risk analysis approaches
• Establishing a documentation system
• Methods of controlling risk
• Understanding risk transfer

Module 10: Introduction to Lean Construction

• Introduction to lean
• Lean in Construction
• Embracing lean productivity
• Lean processes
• Identifying wastes
• Minimizing wastes at the project level
• Empowerment of the field workers
• Pull planning
• Continuous improvement

Module 11: Construction Technology on the Jobsite

• Use of Tablets, rather than printed drawings
• Laser scanning vs tape measurements
• Bringing VR into perspective
• Benefits of using technology
• Ways technology has changed the field

Module 12: Project Close-Out

• Closeout Process
• Punch List
• Substantial Completion/Final Completion

Module 13: Innovation in the Construction Industry

• Types of the construction projects
• Productivity challenges in the construction industry
• Megatrends of the construction industry
• Technological and innovative trends rising in our construction industry
• Case studies

Requirements

• Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.
• Applicants must live up to Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training admission criteria.

NOTE

1. Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free
2. What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
3. Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.
4. The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.
5. Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITARules.

Booking for Training

Simply send an email to the Training Officer on training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com and we will send you a registration form. We advise you to book early to avoid missing a seat to this training.

Or call us on +254720272325 / +254737566961

Payment Options

We provide 3 payment options, choose one for your convenience, and kindly make payments at least 5 days before the Training start date to reserve your seat:

1. Groups of 5 People and Above – Cheque Payments to: Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training Limited should be paid in advance, 5 days to the training.
2. Invoice: We can send a bill directly to you or your company.
3. Deposit directly into Bank Account (Account details provided upon request)

Cancellation Policy

1. Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.
2. Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.
3. No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

Tailor Made Courses

This training course can also be customized for your institution upon request for a minimum of 5 participants. You can have it conducted at our Training Centre or at a convenient location.

For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254720272325 / +254737566961 or Email training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com  

Accommodation

Accommodation is arranged upon request and at extra cost. For reservations contact the Training Officer on Email: training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com or on Tel: +254720272325 / +254737566961