Construction Project Management I
Learn the basics of construction project management with an introduction to project initiation and planning and a comprehensive overview of the construction industry.
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Course Description
- Explore project initiation and planning through comprehensive industry overview and expert-led instruction.
- Learn the fundamentals of project development cycle, including lean project delivery and lean design behaviors
- Discover real-world applications of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in project lifecycle
- Develop essential skills in project planning, scheduling, and work breakdown structures for construction project management.
Course Prerequisites
- Prior knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and its application
- Fundamental understanding of bonds, tenders, bids, and contracts
- Basic knowledge of economics
What You Will Learn
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of construction management, including project manager responsibilities, construction contract types, and project delivery methods.
- Establish environment, health, and safety principles and apply sustainable development practices in the construction industry.
- Summarize the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and estimate construction activity duration effectively.
- Navigate course modules covering construction industry overview, project delivery, project planning introduction, sustainability in construction, and environment and health safety in construction processes.
Instructors
Ibrahim S. Odeh is a Senior Lecturer in the Discipline of Construction Management, Strategy, and Business Development in the Department of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics. His research and studies are focused on providing strategic management assignments for construction firms, including infrastructure and construction market analysis, market entry strategy, and future trends in the construction market. His work has assisted several companies in making decisions to enter new geographical locations, expand into new markets, and differentiate firms during the pre-bidding process on mega projects. Odeh joined the World Economic Forum (WEF) in 2017 as an official industry expert in Engineering and Construction. He has worked on research and consulting projects with leading firms and institutions such as Boston Consulting Group, Skanska, and AECOM. Odeh has also led a specialization in Construction Management on Coursera, which has educated thousands of people worldwide. He received his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a focus on Construction Management from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and an MBA degree with an emphasis on Finance from Minnesota, USA. Odeh serves on several advisory boards and committees, including the World Economic Forum and Columbia University Middle East Research Center.
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