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Certificate In The Principles Of Construction Management

Gain a solid foundation of construction management principles. Review the fundamentals of the construction industry and the nature of the construction management process. Discover how to work with professional construction personnel and tradesmen and gain an understanding of project development and administration using contract documents.

The 33-hour program provides instruction on creating project schedules and budgets as well as procedures for controlling and managing a project. Text available for purchase at Brookdale’s bookstore. 

Who should attend: Individuals seeking a career in construction or those currently employed at an entry level.

Instructor: Thomas S. Bianchi, MS, general contractor, builder, project manager

Program Outline:

Session 1

• Introduction to Construction Management
• Historical Perspective
• Industry Sectors

Session 2

• The Construction Project
• Construction Management Functions
• The Project Team
• Methods of Construction

Session 3

• Obtaining Projects
• Industry Competition
• Project Bid Criteria
• Selection Process

Session 4

• Types of Construction Contracts
• Construction Documents

Session 5

• Construction Drawings
• Documents Specifications

Session 6

• Design in Construction
• Various Project Stages
• Measuring Project Success
• Project Risks 

Session 7

• What is Estimating?
• Types of Estimates

Session 8

• Understanding Project Costs
• Estimation Process

Session 9

• Building the Project
• Construction Impacts
• The Field Team
• Documenting Activity

Session 10

• Project Planning and Schedules
• Types of Schedule
• Schedules with Various Trades
• Subcontractors Responsibilities

Session 11

• Developing Quality Management
• Project Safety Concerns
• Developing Project Safety Plan

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Information: mwaclawik@brookdalecc.edu

To Register:  732-224-2315

To be offered in Spring 2010.

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