School of Engineering and Technology, (SET)
 
CE70.9011 : Selected Topic: Applied Project Management in Commercial Projects  1(1-1)
 
Course objectives:

The purpose of this module is to provide a real case study on the application of project management in commercial construction projects such as hotel, apartment and office building. Case analysis and discussion will be presented in terms of how the concepts of project management are applied in commercial project development.
 
Learning Outcomes:

Project Management, commercial complex, case study.
 
Pre-requisite(s):

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

1. Project description - Technology, Financial and Social issues.

2. Core Project Management application - Time, Cost and Quality

3. Advanced project management application - Risk, Contract, Procurement, Communication, Project Financing and Negotiation.

4. 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, 1st 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 & Assignments : 100%

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