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Construction Project Management
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 27 hours
  • Course by Columbia University
  • Offered by

About

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

Modules

Introduction to the Construction Project Initiation and Planning Course

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Plugin
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1 Discussions

  • Welcome to the Course!

2 Videos

  • Introduction To The Course Part 1
  • Introduction To The Course Part 2

2 Readings

  • Academic Honesty Policy
  • Discussion Forum Etiquette

Introduction to the Engineering and Construction Industry

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Self Check Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Challenges Within the Construction Industry

3 Videos

  • Introduction to the Engineering and Construction Industry
  • Construction Projects and Industry Characteristics
  • Challenges and Opportunities in the Construction Industry

1 Readings

  • Lecture Handout

Program, Project and Construction Management

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Self Check Quiz

3 Videos

  • Program Project and Construction Management Introduction
  • Construction Management and Project Management
  • Program Management and Summary

1 Readings

  • Lecture Handout

Construction vs. Manufacturing Industry

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Self Check Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Construction vs Manufacturing

3 Videos

  • Construction vs Manufacturing Industry Basics
  • Compare and Contrast the Construction and Manufacturing Industries
  • The Future of the Construction Industry

1 Readings

  • Lecture Handout

EAC Life Cycle

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Self Check Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Discussion on Engineering, Architecture, and Construction (EAC) Lifecycle

3 Videos

  • Introduction to the EAC Life Cycle
  • The Cost of Change in the EAC Lifecycle
  • Key EAC Lifecycle Questions

1 Readings

  • Lecture Handout

Quiz on Construction Industry Overview

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz on Construction Industry Overview

Question and Feedback

    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Week 1 Questions and Feedback

What is a Project and Project Development Cycle

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Self Check Quiz

2 Videos

  • Project Development Cycle Part 1
  • Project Development Cycle Part 2

1 Readings

  • Lecture Handout

Construction Contract Types

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Self Check Quiz

1 Videos

  • Contract Types

1 Readings

  • Lecture Handout

Project Delivery Methods

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Self Check Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Project Delivery Methods

4 Videos

  • Project Delivery Methods
  • Contracting Strategy Assessment
  • CM at Risk and CM as Agency
  • Alliance Contracting and Public Private Partnerships

1 Readings

  • Lecture Handout

Types of Project Bonds

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Self Check Quiz

4 Videos

  • Types of Surety Bonds
  • Purchasing a Surety Bond
  • Terminating a Surety Bond
  • Surety Loss Data

1 Readings

  • Lecture Handout

Quiz on Project Delivery

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz on project delivery

Lean Project Delivery

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Self Check Quiz
  • Lean construction

2 Discussions

  • Lean Construction
  • Week 2 Questions and Feedback

3 Videos

  • Project Delivery and the Theory of Lean
  • Lean Design and Delivery
  • Lean Design: Flow

1 Readings

  • Lecture Handout

Sustainability in the Construction Industry

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Self Check Quiz
  • Sustainability in construction

1 Discussions

  • Sustainability in Construction

5 Videos

  • Sustainability in Construction Industry
  • Safety in Construction Industry
  • Community Involvement in a Construction Project
  • Rating Systems for Construction Projects
  • The Envision Rating System

1 Readings

  • Lecture Handout

Environment, Health and Safety of Construction Processes

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Self Check Quiz
  • EHS

2 Discussions

  • Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS)
  • Week 3 Question and Feedback

5 Videos

  • Environmental, Health and Safety Practices
  • Barriers to Learning and Change
  • Safety Performance Models
  • Safety, Health and Environment Management Systems
  • Making EHS Work for You

1 Readings

  • Lecture Handout

Technology Trends in Construction

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Self Check Quiz
  • Technology trends in construction

1 Discussions

  • Tech Trends in Construction

5 Videos

  • Technology Trends: Defining BIM
  • The Role of CM and Design Management
  • Technology and The Role of CM
  • Technology and The Role of Facility Management
  • Virtual Reality in Construction Management

1 Readings

  • Lecture Handout

International Construction Project Development

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Self Check Quiz
  • International development

2 Discussions

  • International Development
  • Week 4 Question and Feedback

4 Videos

  • International Development and Project Risk
  • Cost Risks: Construction Projects
  • Cost Risks: Operations
  • ESPRIT: A Framework for Understanding Risk

1 Readings

  • Lecture Handout

Role of a Project Manager

    • 7 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Self Check Quiz
  • Role of a project manager

1 Discussions

  • The Role of the Project Manager

7 Videos

  • Being an Effective Project Manager
  • The Project Organizational Chart
  • Methods of Contracting
  • Potential Project Risks
  • Logistics and Planning
  • Bidding and Leveling Sheets
  • Change Order and Claim Management

1 Readings

  • Lecture Handout

Introduction to Project Planning

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Self Check Quiz

2 Videos

  • Project Planning and Scheduling
  • The Project Planning Process

1 Readings

  • Lecture Handout

Work Breakdown Structure

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Self Check Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Work Breakdown Structure

1 Videos

  • Work Breakdown Structure

1 Readings

  • Lecture Handout

Standard and Project Coding

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Self Check Quiz

2 Videos

  • Standard and Project Coding Part 1
  • Project Coding Part 2

1 Readings

  • Lecture Handout

Estimating Activity Duration

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Self Check Quiz

2 Videos

  • Estimating Activity Duration Part 1
  • Estimating Activity Duration Part 2

1 Readings

  • Lecture Handout

Assignment

    • 1 Assignment
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  • Estimating Duration Work Problem

Determining the Job Logic

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Job Logic Diagram

2 Videos

  • Determining Job Logic
  • Activity Relationships

1 Readings

  • Lecture Handout

Quiz on Introduction to Project Planning

    • 1 Assignment
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  • Quiz on Introduction to Project Planning

Question and Feedback

    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Week 5 Question and Feedback

Post Course Survey

    • 1 Plugin
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Ibrahim Odeh, Ph.D., MBA
Instructor

Ibrahim Odeh, Ph.D., MBA