CMGT 455 - Principles of Construction Management

Description:
Fundamental tools of construction management. Topics include contract management, scheduling, cost estimating, cost control, conflict management, negotiating, team building, quality control, safety, and a capstone project.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: CMGT 447 and either CMGT 444 or CMGT 445.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Able to systematically plan, organize, manage, control, and document construction job site activities.
Able to develop the following type of documentation: RFI’s, shop drawings, cost control, jobsite layout plan, meeting minutes, safety plans, quality plan, change orders, and. payment schedule.
Demonstrate an understanding of the jargon and rational behind project management.
Demonstrate the ability to review an actual project and identify good and bad project management techniques.

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