Project planning management is considered as a critical project success factor. Organizations introducing new strategic initiatives require effective project planning management. This course explains theories and practices of the planning and scheduling techniques applicable to the construction industry and introduces advanced planning tools. The objective of this course is to equip engineers with advanced knowledge of multi-disciplinary aspects in construction planning and project management in tall buildings projects

• Ability to apply the recent technologies and procedures in construction safety, falsework scaffolding, shoring and reshoring, concrete maturity and early strength evaluation.
• Ability to formulate the documents to be incorporated into project
• Ability to manage the project operations and solve project implementation

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I.  Overview of Construction Technology

1. Construction sequence and building erection
2. Site analysis and set up (site layout)
3. Concrete maturity and early strength evaluation
4. Reinforcement detailing and construction ability issues
5. Top-down construction, slip-form construction
6. Vertical logistic
7. Application of building information modeling (BIM)
8. Green building concept
9. Special Issues in tall buildings construction
   

II Introduction to Construction Management

1. Project planning and scheduling
2. Project planning techniques
3. Implementation of project planning management
4. Monitoring project performance and sustainable construction
5. Introduction of project risk management
   

III Construction Site Operations

1. Introduction of contract administration
2. Site operation techniques
3. Occupational safety, health and environment

• Lecture notes will be provided by the instructor
  
• Popescu, and Charoenngam, C. (1995): Project Planning, Scheduling, the Control in Construction, John Wiley & Sons, New York
• Project Management Institute. (2017). Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) 6th edition. Project Management Institute.
• Mulcahy, R. (2003). Risk Management: Tricks of the Trade® for Project Managers: a Course in a Book [trademark Symbol]. RMC
• Project Management Institute. (2009). Practice standard for project risk management. Project Management
• (2017). Conditions of Contract for Construction for building and engineering works designed by the employer. International federation of consulting engineers.
• Burke, R. (2013). Project management: planning and control techniques. New Jersey, USA.
• Jervis, M., & Levin, P. (1988). Construction law, principles and practice. McGraw- Hill College.
• Wideman, R. M. (Ed.). (1992). Project and program risk management: a guide to managing project risks and opportunities. Project Management
• Fox, A. J. (1984). Quality in the constructed project.
• Spence, W. P. (2006). Construction Methods, Materials, and Techniques. Delmar

1. Callahan, M. T, Quackenbush, D. G., and Rowings, J. E. (1992): Construction Project Scheduling, McGraw-Hill, New
2. Cleland, I. and Ireland, L. R. (2002): Project Management: Strategic Design and Implementation 4th Edition, McGraw-Hill, New York.

• Construction Management & Economics, ASCE
• Engineering Construction and Architectural Management
• International Journal of Project Management
• Project Management

• Lecture Videos: 24 hours
• Lecture Presentations: 20 hours
• Self-Study: 30 hours
• Faculty Interaction: 10 hours

The teaching and learning method involves two ways as mentioned below: Online Component:

• Study materials (presentations, videos, journal articles, etc.) through an online system
• Interactive medium of communication with faculty, professional engineers and other students through chat
• Weekly group/individual assignments In-class Component:
• Class lectures, Discussion with faculty

The final grade will be computed according to the following weight distribution:

• Online Quiz: 10 %
• Assignment Online: 20 %
• Mid-Semester Exam (Open Book): 30%
• Final Exam (Open Book): 40 %