CIVL 2400 Construction Project Management

Principles of planning, scheduling, and controlling construction projects from initiation to completion.

About this course

This course introduces the principles and practices of construction project management. You will learn how to plan, schedule, and control construction projects from initiation through completion. The course covers key topics including project scheduling, cost estimation, contract management, risk assessment, and quality control.

You will work through practical exercises using industry-standard tools and methodologies. The project management simulation allows you to apply scheduling techniques and resource allocation strategies to realistic construction scenarios.

Who takes this course

This course is an elective for students in the Civil Engineering Technology program. It is also available to students in other programs who have completed the prerequisites.

Credits: 3 · Hours: 45

Prerequisites

• CIVL 1480 Technical Drawing and Graphics
• CIVL 1570 Materials Science Basics

Learning outcomes

• Apply project management principles to plan, schedule, and control construction projects.
• Develop project schedules using critical path method (CPM) and work breakdown structures.
• Prepare cost estimates and manage project budgets for construction projects.
• Analyze construction contracts, risk management strategies, and quality assurance procedures.
• Communicate project status and technical information to stakeholders and project teams.

Evaluation