Fundamentals of Construction Project Management

This course covers the principles and the practice of professional project management applied to construction projects. It emphasizes a total life cycle perspective, treating the construction project as an investment opportunity. Students are taken through the construction project life cycle describing the roles of tradespersons, environmental and planning regulations, commissioning and close out.

Topics covered include the project development life cycle, project strategies, plan, cost and budgeting, pre-and post-contract processes, managing the project through to completion and investment realization. A case study involving an office development or renovation project will be used to demonstrate the principles discussed in the classroom.

Note: This course is eligible for 45 professional development units (PDUs) with the Project Management Institute (PMI). This course has been accepted for accreditation for seven special industry course (SIC) credits by the Gold Seal Accreditation Board.