Introduction to Management in the Construction Industry

On successful completion, participants will be able to:

• Explain the structure and key participants of the construction industry, including owners, designers, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and regulatory agencies.
• Describe fundamental management principles as applied to construction, including planning, organizing, leading and controlling work in a project-based environment.
• Interpret basic construction documents, including drawings, specifications, contracts and schedules.
• Demonstrate an understanding of common project delivery methods (DBB, DB, CMAR) and evaluate their management implications.
• Identify the roles and responsibilities of construction management professionals across different phases of a project.
• Apply introductory concepts of cost, schedule and quality management to simple construction scenarios.
• Analyze real-world construction case examples to identify management challenges, risks and lessons learned.