| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Master's Degree With Thesis |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 10 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Explain and analyze site organization, role definitions, and site setup processes,
- Plan site resources including labor, equipment, and materials, monitor site progress, and apply technical inspection procedures,
- Develop site management strategies related to cost control, OHS, environmental management, and stakeholder coordination, and manage site communication processes.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | None |
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| Course Description | This course examines all facets of construction project management from the contractor's point of view. The responsibilities of project managers, construction superintendents, and construction engineers are covered in depth, from configuring a project team through closing out a project. It maintains a strong focus on jobsite personnel activities, outlining proven procedures and offering helpful techniques to manage projects effectively from start to finish. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction to jobsite management and key responsibilities |
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2nd Week |
Site organization, project team structure, and role definitions |
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3rd Week |
Project planning, scheduling, and site setup |
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4th Week |
Resource management: labor, equipment, and material planning |
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5th Week |
Site logistics, layout planning, and mobilization |
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6th Week |
Field supervision, progress tracking, and reporting |
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7th Week |
Subcontractor management and site coordination |
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8th Week |
Midterm |
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9th Week |
Quality control, field practices, and technical inspections |
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10th Week |
Occupational safety and health management in jobsite operations |
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11th Week |
Cost control, progress payments, and field financial processes |
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12th Week |
Environmental management, sustainable site practices, and permitting |
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13th Week |
Contract administration, change orders, and site-related legal processes |
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14th Week |
Project communication, meeting management, and stakeholder coordination |
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15th Week |
Project closeout, final accounts, and site turnover procedures |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | 1. Mincks, W.R., and Johnston, H. (2016). Construction Jobsite Management, 4th Edition, Cengage Learning. |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Questions/Answers
- Presentation
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
|
Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
30 |
| Assignment |
1 |
10 |
| Quiz |
1 |
20 |
| Total(%) |
|
60 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
|
60 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
|
40 |
| Total(%) |
|
100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
1 |
50 |
50 |
| Individual or group work |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
80 |
80 |
| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
60 |
60 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
|
|
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| Final exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Homework |
1 |
20 |
20 |
| Quiz |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Total Work Load | 300 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 10 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 10 |
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| Language of Instruction | English |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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