An Intensive 5-day Training Course
International Construction Management Seminar
How to Optimize Construction Project Time and Cost while
Improving Quality
Course Introduction
Project personnel working on medium to large construction projects continue to face mounting challenges in the delivery of their projects. The rapid impact of globalization has placed even stricter demands on project delivery time, cost and quality.
Knowledgeable executives recognize that a major ingredient for project success is the active project management. It is therefore essential to have a working understanding of project planning, estimating, scheduling, and execution control procedures.
Construction projects often encounter costly claims which delay projects and cause owners and contractors to incur damages. Understanding construction administration and claims avoidance goes a long way towards achieving sound project objectives.
This Oxford Management Centre training course highlights the following topics:
- Practice in project management techniques
- Techniques to collaboratively work with others
- Understand crucial issues affecting performance
- Methods to meet deadlines
- Proven techniques to achieve project success
Objectives
The goals of the training course are to allow the participants to:
- Assess and control work methods, resources and systems to meet works requirements
- Contribute to controlling project quality, progress and cost
- Develop and improve productive working relationships
- Monitor project progress, costs and information
- Lead project meetings and manage the performance of teams and individuals
Training Methodology
This Oxford Management Centre training course enhances learning with practical activities so participants can develop knowledge and skills to manage their work more effectively and efficiently:
- Group discussions of best practices
- Practice on key concepts to learn techniques of task planning
- Discussion on the latest techniques for project cost, and time management
- Presentations that demonstrate concepts and techniques
- Group discussions of best practices
- Practice on key concepts to learn techniques of task planning
- Discussion on the latest techniques for project cost, and time management
- Presentations that demonstrate concepts and techniques
Organisational Impact
- Better outcomes in transactions with contractors and suppliers
- Reduced total cost of materials & services
- Higher productivity of personnel involved in procurement activities
- Improved contractor/supplier relationships that bring higher performance
- Develop skills in interpersonal interaction to better team work
Personal Impact
Attendees will gain by participation in this program as a result of:
- Understanding the nature and rational for Site Management and Supervision
- How to plan for and run site meetings
- Planning and scheduling work
- Monitoring and controlling the progress of the job
- Cost control and progress payment administration
- Managing Changes and Resolving disputes
Who Should Attend?
This Oxford Management Centre training course is designed for persons who desire to learn practical construction project management techniques that will assist them in completing work tasks, establishing and maintaining priorities and meeting deadlines for work and projects. The training course is appropriate for new management professionals and for anyone who has an interest in a management position in any type of construction owner or contractor organization.
Course Outline
Day One
Introduction to International Construction Management
- The Project Participants
- Owners
- Engineers
- Consultants
- Contractors
- Subcontractors
- Suppliers
- Project Concepts
- Stakeholder Management
- Key Leadership & Management Concepts
Day Two
Project Delivery, Estimating & Risk Management
- Project Delivery Systems
- Value engineering concepts
- Construction Contracts
- Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Organization Breakdown Structure (OBS)
- Application of 3D, 4D, 5D CAD and BIM
- Types of cost estimates and their purpose
- Conceptual estimation methodologies
- Estimating Duration Assessment
Day Three
Scheduling of Work
- Master Schedule
- Network Diagrams
- Gantt Chart
- Subcontractor's Schedules
- Line-of-balance Diagrams
- Velocity Diagrams
- Communicating Schedules
- Critical Path Calculations
Day Four
Progress Reporting & Cost Control
- Project Control Cycle
- Information Gathering
- Factors Impacting Performance
- Tracking Time, Cost and Quality
- Measuring Productivity
- On-site Productivity Improvement Methods
- Project Acceleration & Compression Techniques
Day Five
Construction Claims & Dispute Resolution
- Causes of Changes
- Managing Changes
- Claims and Disputes
- Arbitration
- Mediation
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Techniques
Certificate
Oxford Management Centre Certificate will be provided to delegates who successfully completed the training course.
Accreditation
In association with
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Yes, Oxford Management Centre is accredited by the following professional bodies;
National Association of State Board of Accountancy (NASBA)
The Oxford Management Centre is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.
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Note: Discounts are not applicable with any other special offer that may be available.
There are 2 easy ways to register:
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We request that all cancellations be made at least one week before the class start date. You may reschedule this class without any penalty. If not, a $250 fee will be charged for cancellations received less than one week before a class begins and for no-shows. Cancellation penalties and any fees incurred by Oxford Management Centre will be deducted from refunds.
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The classroom training fees include course presentation, relevant materials, physical & digital documentation, lunch and refreshments served during entire training. Accommodation and transportation are not included in the training course fees.
While, online training fees cover the course presentation and digital documentation and relevant materials.
The Oxford Management Centre Certificate of Completion with corresponding CPE credits shall be awarded to delegates who has successfully completed the training course.
Payment must be received before the training course commences. You can make payment by bank draft, cash, credit card or wire transfer.
Note: If the payment is not received, Oxford Management Centre has the right to refuse admission.
Upon receipt of your registration form, we will send you the following by e-mail:
- Registration Confirmation
- Invoice/Receipt (where appropriate)
If you register online you will receive an e-mail within 24 hours confirming your registration.
