Construction Project Management
Gold Seal: 5 Credits * BC Housing: 16 CPD Points
Description
Participants will develop skills and knowledge of how to manage a construction project. Participants will gain an understanding of the project processes and constraints encountered by project managers and how to successfully manage a complex project.
At the end of the course participants will be able to:
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Understand the importance of project planning.
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Understand the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK 5th Ed).
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Use the appropriate CCDC/CCA contract and/or Purchase Orders for the project.
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Use risk management tools and mitigate for risk.
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Understand the estimating process.
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Understand the importance of scheduling and use appropriate scheduling tools.
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Understand expectations management and adapt communication accordingly.
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Understand the components of projects – labour, materials, and overheads – and use of techniques to maximize job profitability and minimize costs.
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Do post-mortem analysis after project completion.
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Understand the impact and methodology of construction cost control.
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Use of site and office project cost control methods.
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Use Construction Industry Codes to analyze costs vs budget.
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Adapt the project estimate to a project budget.
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Understand how job costing fits within the overall accounting systems.
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Understand Return on Investment (ROI) and how these impacts required project profit margins.
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Understand the contract process from bidding to project close-out.
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Use of job profit forecasting methods to integrate into company forecasting systems.
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Understand the importance of cash flow projections for construction companies.
This course consists of a blend of 16 hours of instructor-led sessions plus an online/exam portion involving research, reading, and answering questions (7-8 hours) that will be marked by the instructors.
To receive a 5 Gold Seal accredited certificate, you must complete the online/exam portion after the instructor-led sessions.
Delivery Methods: Virtual with Zoom Meetings or In-Person/Classroom delivery available.
Course Fee Includes: Access to the course, course materials, and a digital certificate upon completion.
This course is delivered in partnership with local and provincial construction associations across Canada. You may be participating with a group of industry peers from multiple regions.
Sharing a single registration between two or more individuals is not permitted. Please register each person that will be in attendance.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for construction owners, managers, estimators, supervisors, and staff.
What Previous Participants Have Said
“Great course, lots of great content that I found relevant to my daily job. ”
“Instructor was very thorough and detailed. Had great analogies and experiences to relate the subject to.”
“Course was excellent! Very informative and engaging. Great instructor!”
Technical Requirements
**For Virtual Delivery Sessions Only**
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Computer or laptop
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This course will involve on-screen interaction with your instructor and classmates, reading/viewing on-screen content (slides or videos), and interacting via typing with questions or responses. For this reason, cell phones may not be adequate.
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Windows 10 or Mac iOS.
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Webcam (Mandatory)– in order to engage and collaborate, participants will be expected to have their webcams on for the duration of the class
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Microphone (Mandatory)
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Internet connection- For best results, you will want to ensure you have an internet connection with an upload/download speed of 3-5 Mbps. You can test your internet speed here. The minimum recommended speed is 1.5 Mbps, but anything below 3 Mbps may result in loss of quality or buffering. Ideally hardwired connection versus wireless for stability - connect your computer directly to your router using an ethernet cable, rather than using your home wi-fi.
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A quiet space with minimal distractions –The microphone will be engaged for interactive sessions. Please plan to be fully engaged in the class and clear your work schedule just as you would for the in-class program.
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Comfortable chair
Course Credit Information
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The course is eligible for 5 CCA Gold Seal education credits and 16 BC Housing CPD credits upon completion.
Registrants seeking BC Housing CPD credits for this course must complete all course components before a certificate showing BC Housing CPD credits earned will be issued.
Registrants seeking gold seal credits for this course will be required to complete an assessment during the course to qualify to have the gold seal credit endorsement appear on their certificate of completion.