School of Engineering and Technology, (SET)
 
CE70.9004 : Selected Topic: Applied Project Management in Housing and Real Estate Projects  1(1-0)
 
Course objectives:

The purpose of this module is to provide a real case study on the application of project management in housing projects. Case analysis and discussion will be presented in terms of how the concepts of project management are applied in housing project development.
 
Learning Outcomes:

With consent from instructor Project Management, Housing Project, Housing, case study
 
Pre-requisite(s):

Organizational management in construction, integrated project planning and scheduling and with consents from the instructors.
 
Course Outline:

Project description - Technology Financial and Social issues.

  • Core Project Management application - Time, Cost and Quality
  • Advanced project management application - Risk, Contract, Procurement, Communication, Project Financing and Negotiation.
  • Case analysis on the project management application - lessons to learn and improvement.
 
Laboratory Sessions:

None
 
Learning Resources:

Textbook:
Real Project documents, Lecture notes, chapters from the reference books below and relevant journal articles.
 
Reference Books:

Naoum, Shamil (2001): People and Organizational Management in Construction , 1 st Edition, London : Thomas Telford.

Harris, F. and McCaffer, R. (2001): Modern Construction Management , 5th Edition. London : Blackwell.
 
Journals and Magazines:

Construction Management and Economics


Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management


International Journal of Project Management


Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE

 
 
 
Evaluation Scheme:

Case study and assignment  - 40%
Mid Semester  - 20%
Final Exam  - 40%

*this course will be offered if there is minimum of 10 students.
 
Instructor(s):
SECTION NAME