The courses in construction planning and scheduling equip students with the skills necessary to manage construction projects efficiently. They provide students with the skills to communicate effectively, understand and plan for the lifecycle of a construction project. Topics include how to plan a construction project's life cycle, the activities that should be included in a work breakdown structure, sequencing, and what information should be included in a schedule. The course also covers various phases of construction projects, including the structure, sitework and post-construction phases.
Prerequisites
Construction Planning and Scheduling is an introduction course that teaches you how to manage and schedule construction projects. It will teach you how to plan and execute construction projects. It is a Gold Seal accredited training program and a CIQS credit course with the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors.
This course teaches you how to schedule construction projects using computer applications and network-based scheduling techniques. Cost analysis is also covered. Also covered are the Gantt program, critical path method and resource allocation. Additionally, the course introduces students the concepts of cash flow planning in addition to the scheduling controls of construction projects.
Assessment weightings
Computer applications are used in construction scheduling and construction planning courses to generate schedules for construction projects. They use Gantt charts as well as bar charts and activity precedence diagrams in order to depict the relationship between different construction activities. The course will provide students with the necessary education and training in the construction field. It also covers the principles of project cost control and resource leveling.
Each assessment must be passed with a minimum of 40%. They must also do budgeting and cash flow analysis on real-life construction projects. They will also need to analyze project risks using PERT, Monte Carlo, and Critical Path Methods. Earned value management, which is a systematic approach to project cost and performance monitoring, will be taught to students.
Instructors
Students will learn the basics of construction scheduling and planning. They cover various methods of project management, such as Gantt charts and network scheduling techniques, critical paths method (CPM), resource-leveling, and linear planning. They also teach practical applications of computer-based and construction scheduling software.
These courses are intended to teach students how plan, manage, progress, and monitor a construction project. Lectures, text, outside speakers and site visits will all be used. Computers will also be used.
FAQ
What are the 3 basic management styles?
The three major management styles are authoritarian (left-faire), participative and laissez -faire. Each style has strengths and flaws. Which style do you prefer? Why?
Authoritarian – The leader sets a direction and expects everyone follows it. This style works best if the organization is large and stable.
Laissez faire - Each individual can decide for himself/herself. This style works best when an organization is small and dynamic.
Participative – The leader listens and takes in ideas from all. This is a great style for smaller organizations that value everyone.
How does Six Sigma work?
Six Sigma uses statistical analysis for problems to be found, measured, analyzed root causes, corrected, and learned from.
First, identify the problem.
The data is then analyzed and collected to identify trends.
Next, corrective steps are taken to fix the problem.
Finally, the data are reanalyzed in order to determine if it has been resolved.
This continues until you solve the problem.
How do you manage your employees effectively?
Achieving employee happiness and productivity is key to managing them effectively.
It is important to set clear expectations about their behavior and keep track of their performance.
Managers must be clear about their goals and those of their teams in order to succeed.
They need to communicate clearly with staff members. They must communicate clearly with staff members.
They must also keep track of the activities of their team. These include:
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What did you accomplish?
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How much work was put in?
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Who did it?
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What was the moment it was completed?
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Why was this done?
This information is useful for monitoring performance and evaluating the results.
What are the five management steps?
The five stages of any business are planning, execution, monitoring, review, and evaluation.
Setting goals for the future requires planning. Planning involves defining your goals and how to get there.
Execution is the actual execution of the plans. Everyone involved must follow them.
Monitoring is checking on progress towards achieving your objectives. Regular reviews of performance against targets, budgets, and other goals should be part.
Reviews take place at the end of each year. They give you an opportunity to review the year and assess how it went. If not, it is possible to make improvements for next year.
After the annual review, evaluation takes place. It helps you identify the successes and failures. It provides feedback about how people perform.
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How To
How do you use the 5S in your office?
Your workplace will be more efficient if you organize it properly. A clean desk, a tidy room, and a well-organized workspace help everyone stay productive. The five S's (Sort, Shine, Sweep, Separate, and Store) work together to ensure that every inch of space is used efficiently and effectively. This session will go over each of these steps and show how they can be used in any setting.
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Sort. Get rid of clutter and papers so you don't have to waste time looking for the right item. This means you place items where you will use them the most. Keep it near the spot where you most often refer to it. Consider whether you really need the item. If it no longer serves a useful purpose, get rid it!
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Shine. Anything that could cause harm or damage to others should be thrown out. Find a safe way to store pens that you don't want anyone else to see. A pen holder might be a good investment, as it will prevent you from losing pens.
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Sweep. Keep surfaces clean to avoid dirt building up on furniture or other items. A dusting machine is a great investment to keep your surfaces clean. To keep your workstation tidy, you can set aside an area for dusting and sweeping.
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Separate. When you are ready to dispose off your trash, it is a good idea to separate it into bins. You can dispose of your garbage easily by placing trash cans strategically around the office. It's a great idea to place trash bags beside each bin, so you don’t have to go through tons of garbage to find what it is.