Description

Theory
2

Theory/Practice
2

Instructors

Jaime Gabriel Silva

Contents

P1 - Planning methods / time, with AOA and AON networks
P1.1 Project phases and their relation with planning
P1.2 Gantt Diagram
P1.3 CPM with AOA and AON networks, calculation of task dates, floats and critical path
P1.5 Software tools for planning
P1.5.1 MS Project
P1.5.2 Other software
P1.5.3 Planning control
P1.6 PERT method
P1.7 Other planning method?s

P2 Work quantities
P2.1 Rules for work quantities (LNEC)
P2.2 Work quantities on project, budgeting and planning phases
P2.3 Measurement and quantities maps

P3 Introduction to budgeting in construction

P4 Extending planning methods
P4.1 Extending planning methods to resources planning
P4.2 Extending planning methods to costs planning (costs optimisation)

P5 Introduction to resources and materials tables

P6 Construction's price actualization (revision) and related legislation

P7 Subjects integration

P8 Decision analysis tools. Stochastic simulation (@Risk) for planning

Learning Outcomes

OB1: Apply construction management principles and methods to support engineering practice.

OB2: Perform construction measurements and prepare quantity take-off documents based on design information or executed works.

OB3: Analyse construction cost structures and prepare budgets for construction activities.

OB4: Develop construction planning involving time, costs, and resources using appropriate project management techniques.

OB5: Apply scheduling methods, including CPM, PERT, and probabilistic approaches, to construction projects.

OB6: Estimate activity durations, resource requirements, and project constraints using appropriate data and methods.

OB7: Apply cost updating and price revision methods according to construction regulations and legislation.

OB8: Use project management software tools, such as MS Project, to plan and control construction activities.

OB9: Analyse construction management problems and propose solutions using decision-making and critical thinking skills.