Course overview
Project management is crucial in construction for several key reasons and this course is for anyone already in management within a building firm and wanting to up their game.
1. Efficient Resource Allocation
- Time Management: Ensures projects are completed within the scheduled timeframe.
- Budget Control: Keeps expenses in check, preventing cost overruns.
- Resource Utilisation: Optimises the use of materials, labour, and equipment.
2. Quality Assurance
- Standards Compliance: Ensures adherence to industry standards and regulations.
- Quality Control: Monitors construction quality to meet project specifications.
3. Risk Management
- Identifying Risks: Recognises potential issues before they become problems.
- Mitigation Plans: Develops strategies to minimise or eliminate risks.
4. Clear Communication
- Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitates effective communication between clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
- Documentation: Maintains accurate records and documentation for transparency.
5. Coordination and Collaboration
- Team Coordination: Ensures all team members are on the same page and work cohesively.
- Subcontractor Management: Coordinates the efforts of various subcontractors to ensure smooth workflow.
6. Goal Alignment
- Objective Setting: Defines clear project goals and objectives.
- Performance Tracking: Measures progress against milestones and goals.
7. Safety Management
- Safety Protocols: Implements and enforces safety standards to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Training: Provides necessary training to ensure a safe working environment.
8. Flexibility and Adaptability
- Change Management: Handles changes in project scope or requirements efficiently.
- Problem-Solving: Quickly addresses and resolves unexpected issues.
By integrating these elements, project management helps ensure that construction projects are completed successfully, meeting all quality, time, and budget expectations.
- Introduction to project management
- Differences between Cascade and Agile Project Management techniques
- Benefits of digitisation ‘BIM Awareness’
- Introduction to cloud-based Job & Project Management platform
- Introduction to desktop Project Management platform
- Introduction to overheads and profit margins
- Introduction to Business Models and Cashflow
- Importance of contracts, deposits and stage payments
- Effective communication
- Health and safety risk management
- Toolbox Talks
- Introduction to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Introduction to Mental Health Awareness
- Introduction to Modern Slavery
- Introduction to Circular Economy
- Introduction to Considerate Constructors/Sustainability School/Procurement & Intro to Frameworks
- PLUS either Behavioural and Psychological Safety OR PRINCE2 7 Foundation Certification
