Construction Scheduling I
Build expertise in specialized construction scheduling skills, such as linear construction operations, risk allocation and planning, lean design and more.
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Course Description
- Develop and manage a construction schedule effectively.
- Explore various topics, including bar charts, activity precedence diagrams, critical paths, floats, and Program Evaluation & Review Technique (PERT).
- Understand working and calendar dates, as well as the crucial role of the scheduler in construction projects.
- Acquire practical skills to apply this knowledge in real-world construction situations by the course's end.
Course Prerequisites
- Elemental understanding of scheduling software like Primavera P6 and Microsoft MS
- Basic knowledge of bar analysis and working calendars
- Fundamental understanding of basic mathematics calculations
What You Will Learn
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Gain a thorough understanding of key project scheduling techniques and procedures.
Develop skills in creating and managing project schedules using bar charts, activity on arrow, and activity on nodes.
Explore the relationships connecting construction activities, creating network diagrams, defining critical path significance, and understanding project activity floats.
Acquire knowledge of bar charts, precedence diagrams, Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT), range estimating, linear project operations, and the Line of Balance (LOB).
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to construction scheduling
Module 2: Bar (Gantt) charts
Module 3: Activity precedence diagrams
Module 4: Types of construction activity relationships
Module 5: Forward and backward pass calculations
Module 6: Critical path
Module 7: Activity floats
Module 8: Understanding work dates and calendar dates
Module 9: Activity on arrow
Module 10: Program Evaluation & Review Technique (PERT) and range estimating
Module 11: The role of the scheduler in construction management
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.
Please note that there are no instructors or course assistants actively monitoring this course.