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Project Management for Professionals in the Building and Construction Industry (5-Day)

BCA UEN: T08GB0005B

EVENT CODE: 73D99

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About the Course

Overview

The management of construction projects requires knowledge of modern management as well as an understanding of the design and construction process. The role of project managers is to direct and coordinate the processes and resources during the life cycle of a project to achieve the project objectives.

Objectives

The course aims to prepare professionals in the building and construction industry to take on the role of project managers. The course will equip the participants with necessary knowledge on the practices of project management to successfully manage a building project through all stages of implementation.

Course Outline

Methodology of Project Management
Standards; core functions; stages and processes of project management, project life cycles
Managing Consultancy Services and Consultants’ Contributions
Roles of client and consultants; selection, appointment, commissioning and management of consultancy services
Contracts and Cost Management
Engineering contracts; contracts statements; subcontracts; processes and procedures of cost management; cost control and risk analysis
Time and Productivity Management
Time management processes; Lean / JIT and 5-S principles; key productivity underpinnings
Quality Management System (QMS) Implementation
Creating a QM plan; quality control; total quality management; commissioning and handing-over process
Risk Management
Risk management processes; Types of risks; Risk identification; Risk assessment; Risk reduction
Sustainable Construction
Tools to achieve sustainability; corporate social responsibility; Triple Bottom Line approach
Value Engineering and Value Management
Application of value engineering and value management in a building project; processes involved
Case Studies of Successful Management of Projects

Course Information

To be confirmed 1^st session (9.00am to 4.30pm) 2^nd session (9.00am to 4.30pm) 3^rd session (9.00am to 4.30pm) 4^th session (9.00am to 3.30pm)

e-Learning via BCAA Learning Management System (e-LMS)

Who Should Attend

Project Managers
Engineers
Consultants
Contractors
Construction Managers
Site supervisory personnel, personnel & graduate students who would like to start a career in project management.

Assessment & Award

COURSE ASSESSMENT

Time: 9am to 5.30pm (MCQ Test and a Group Project Presentation)

Venue: BCA Braddell Campus

Assessment of participants will be based on project work presentation and a short test consisting of MCQs. Certificate of Successful Completion (CSC) will be awarded to participants who meet the 75% attendance requirement and passed the required assessments.

Fee & Funding