Teaching basic subjects and concepts of construction management topics.
Course Content
This course contains; Objectives of the course and the relationship of the course with other disciplines. A general review of the construction sector and construction projects.,Construction management: Basic concepts-Management, Project, efficiency, effectiveness, managerial functions-planning, organizing,directing, control. Management theories. Areas of knowledge in Project Management.,Organizing for construction projects. Stakeholders of construction projects. Procurement systems.,Planning and programming of construction projects.Basic concepts in planning and programming .Relationship between planning and programming. Steps in planning and programming.,Cost planning and control. Management of resources_materials, equipment, labour, money, knowledge.Cost control and capital investment techniques. Cost estimation. Methods of cost estimation at various stages of the construction process. Tools used in cost estimation,Bidding and submitting a tender. Related processes.,Midterm exam,Bidding and submitting a tender. Related processes.,Site management:Technical and organizational infrastructure of construction sites.Responsibilities of Project stakeholders.,Monitoring and controlling of projects. Monitoring of progress and schedules. Documentation and site meetings.,Health and safety in construction.Work accidents and occupational diseases.,Closing of the construction Project. Post construıction evaluation and relations between the Project stakeholders.,General evaluation.,Final exam.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1.Describes the functions of construction managers and Project managers.
10, 13, 16, 6, 9
A
2.Creates a schedule for a simple construction Project.
10, 13, 16, 6, 9
A
3. Creates a cost estimate for a simple construction Project.
10, 13, 16, 6, 9
A
4. Distinguishes between types of specifications (design v. performance).
10, 13, 16, 6, 9
A
5. Applies basic project cost and time performance techniques (Eraned Value Analysis)
10, 13, 16, 6, 9
A
6. Associates project delivery systems and pricing arrangements with project risk.
10, 13, 16, 6, 9
A
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Objectives of the course and the relationship of the course with other disciplines. A general review of the construction sector and construction projects.
2
Construction management: Basic concepts-Management, Project, efficiency, effectiveness, managerial functions-planning, organizing,directing, control. Management theories. Areas of knowledge in Project Management.
3
Organizing for construction projects. Stakeholders of construction projects. Procurement systems.
4
Planning and programming of construction projects.Basic concepts in planning and programming .Relationship between planning and programming. Steps in planning and programming.
5
Cost planning and control. Management of resources_materials, equipment, labour, money, knowledge.Cost control and capital investment techniques. Cost estimation. Methods of cost estimation at various stages of the construction process. Tools used in cost estimation
6
Bidding and submitting a tender. Related processes.
7
Midterm exam
8
Bidding and submitting a tender. Related processes.
9
Site management:Technical and organizational infrastructure of construction sites.Responsibilities of Project stakeholders.
10
Monitoring and controlling of projects. Monitoring of progress and schedules. Documentation and site meetings.
11
Health and safety in construction.Work accidents and occupational diseases.
12
Closing of the construction Project. Post construıction evaluation and relations between the Project stakeholders.
13
General evaluation.
14
Final exam
Resources
To be distributed by the lecturer.
Frank Harris, Ronald McCaffer with Francis Edum-Fotwe, Modern Construction Management, 7th Edition, 2013, Wiley-Blackwell S. Keoki Sears Glenn A. Sears,Richard H. Clough , Construction Project Management: A Practical Guide to Field Construction Management, 2008, Wiley. Juana Clark Craig, Project Management Lite: Just Enough to Get the Job Done...Nothing More,2012. Alison Dykstra, Construction Project Management: A Complete Introduction, Kirshner,2011. Y.C. Chiu, An Introduction to the History of Project Management: From the Earliest Times to A.D.1900, Eburon. Paul Segal, Professional Practice: A Guide to Turning Designs into Buildings, Norton, 2006.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
X
2
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
X
3
An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
X
4
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
X
5
An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
6
An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
X
7
An ability to communicate effectively.
X
8
A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
X
9
An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
X
10
A knowledge of contemporary issues.
X
11
The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
X
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
30
Rate of Final Exam to Success
70
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
14
2
28
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
0
0
0
Term Project
1
10
10
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
1
8
8
General Exam
1
15
15
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
61
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(61/30)
2
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course
Code
Semester
T+P (Hour)
Credit
ECTS
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
CEE4159010
Fall Semester
2+0
2
2
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
English
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Elective
Course Coordinator
Prof.Dr. Ayşe Zeynep SÖZEN
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof.Dr. Ayşe Zeynep SÖZEN
Assistant(s)
Res. Assist. Zeynep Yazıcıoğlu
Aim
Teaching basic subjects and concepts of construction management topics.
Course Content
This course contains; Objectives of the course and the relationship of the course with other disciplines. A general review of the construction sector and construction projects.,Construction management: Basic concepts-Management, Project, efficiency, effectiveness, managerial functions-planning, organizing,directing, control. Management theories. Areas of knowledge in Project Management.,Organizing for construction projects. Stakeholders of construction projects. Procurement systems.,Planning and programming of construction projects.Basic concepts in planning and programming .Relationship between planning and programming. Steps in planning and programming.,Cost planning and control. Management of resources_materials, equipment, labour, money, knowledge.Cost control and capital investment techniques. Cost estimation. Methods of cost estimation at various stages of the construction process. Tools used in cost estimation,Bidding and submitting a tender. Related processes.,Midterm exam,Bidding and submitting a tender. Related processes.,Site management:Technical and organizational infrastructure of construction sites.Responsibilities of Project stakeholders.,Monitoring and controlling of projects. Monitoring of progress and schedules. Documentation and site meetings.,Health and safety in construction.Work accidents and occupational diseases.,Closing of the construction Project. Post construıction evaluation and relations between the Project stakeholders.,General evaluation.,Final exam.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1.Describes the functions of construction managers and Project managers.
10, 13, 16, 6, 9
A
2.Creates a schedule for a simple construction Project.
10, 13, 16, 6, 9
A
3. Creates a cost estimate for a simple construction Project.
10, 13, 16, 6, 9
A
4. Distinguishes between types of specifications (design v. performance).
10, 13, 16, 6, 9
A
5. Applies basic project cost and time performance techniques (Eraned Value Analysis)
10, 13, 16, 6, 9
A
6. Associates project delivery systems and pricing arrangements with project risk.
10, 13, 16, 6, 9
A
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Objectives of the course and the relationship of the course with other disciplines. A general review of the construction sector and construction projects.
2
Construction management: Basic concepts-Management, Project, efficiency, effectiveness, managerial functions-planning, organizing,directing, control. Management theories. Areas of knowledge in Project Management.
3
Organizing for construction projects. Stakeholders of construction projects. Procurement systems.
4
Planning and programming of construction projects.Basic concepts in planning and programming .Relationship between planning and programming. Steps in planning and programming.
5
Cost planning and control. Management of resources_materials, equipment, labour, money, knowledge.Cost control and capital investment techniques. Cost estimation. Methods of cost estimation at various stages of the construction process. Tools used in cost estimation
6
Bidding and submitting a tender. Related processes.
7
Midterm exam
8
Bidding and submitting a tender. Related processes.
9
Site management:Technical and organizational infrastructure of construction sites.Responsibilities of Project stakeholders.
10
Monitoring and controlling of projects. Monitoring of progress and schedules. Documentation and site meetings.
11
Health and safety in construction.Work accidents and occupational diseases.
12
Closing of the construction Project. Post construıction evaluation and relations between the Project stakeholders.
13
General evaluation.
14
Final exam
Resources
To be distributed by the lecturer.
Frank Harris, Ronald McCaffer with Francis Edum-Fotwe, Modern Construction Management, 7th Edition, 2013, Wiley-Blackwell S. Keoki Sears Glenn A. Sears,Richard H. Clough , Construction Project Management: A Practical Guide to Field Construction Management, 2008, Wiley. Juana Clark Craig, Project Management Lite: Just Enough to Get the Job Done...Nothing More,2012. Alison Dykstra, Construction Project Management: A Complete Introduction, Kirshner,2011. Y.C. Chiu, An Introduction to the History of Project Management: From the Earliest Times to A.D.1900, Eburon. Paul Segal, Professional Practice: A Guide to Turning Designs into Buildings, Norton, 2006.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
X
2
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
X
3
An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
X
4
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
X
5
An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
6
An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
X
7
An ability to communicate effectively.
X
8
A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
X
9
An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
X
10
A knowledge of contemporary issues.
X
11
The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
