WESTERN
Illinois
University
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT: Knoblauch 135, 1 University
Circle, Macomb, Il 61455-1390
COLLEGE of BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY
CSTM 345 (3) Construction Scheduling
Mon & Weds: 10:00-11:15 KH 105
Dr. Denise Gravitt
OFFICE HOURS: OFFICE HOURS: Tues & Thurs 10-11:30 and 1:30-4:00; Fri 1:30-3:00.
Other times available by appointment; call or email me to set up a day & time.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION: 345 Scheduling for Construction (3). A study of planning and
scheduling practices used by the construction industry. Scheduling logic, productivity and
durations, resource leveling, cost loading, critical path issues, and applications of computer
software for the creation of construction project schedules are covered.
REQUIRED TEXT:
Project Scheduling and Management for Construction, 4th ed. by Pierce, D. Reed Construction
Data.
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY DEPT: Goals for Student Learning
Technology (Engineering Technology, Graphic Communication, and Construction Management) is
a field of study designed to prepare technical, technical management, and technical entrepreneurial
professionals for employment in business, industry, education, and government.
By graduation, Engineering Technology students should be able to:
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Think critically and creatively;
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Understand the theoretical principles of the profession;
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Understand and apply relevant technology in the solution of technical problems;
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Develop an appreciation for ethical and professional practices;
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Develop and refine oral, written, and visual communication skills; and
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Demonstrate an overall competency in the program objectives.
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COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this course, students will Students will be able to identify, read, understand,
and apply knowledge gained from basic construction documents for projects in order to create
schedules including pertinent information relating to:
specifications and submittals,
productivity,
durations,
logic and precedence,
preparing basic schedules by hand as well as using computer software.
To help with writing skills:
"The University Writing Center is available to assist you with general and specific questions on
writing assigned in any discipline and at any academic level. The one-on-one assistance available at
the Writing Center is valuable for generating ideas, talking about global-level issues such as
organization, and even working through grammatical problems. The University Writing Center is
located in Simpkins Hall 341. Call for an appointment (298-2815) and be sure to bring a copy of
your assignment."
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CSTM Program Objectives & Goals
Understand how to organize, manage, and maintain projects;
Understand the theoretical principles involved in soil mechanics, foundations and structural
forces, electrical and mechanical systems and how these systems affect building design;
Be familiar with construction methods and materials composition, properties, terminology,
standard designations, building codes and standards, and green/sustainable options;
Be able to create computer drawings, read and interpret working drawings and construction
documentation;
Be familiar with plane surveying equipment and techniques for construction for site layout,
organization and development;
Be able to do basic quantity take-off, estimating and knowledge of bidding preparation;
General knowledge of accounting, bidding and procurement practices, records and reporting,
and economics;
General knowledge of the Construction Industry- types of construction etc.;
Legal knowledge of construction contracts, roles and responsibilities, regulatory environment
and licensing, lien laws, labor laws and construction administrative procedures to avoid
disputes; professional ethics;
10 Knowledge of OSHA, Construction Safety and Health rules & regulations;
11 Knowledge ofConstruction Project Management concepts, roles and responsibilities,
administrative systems and procedures, cost control procedures, job site documentation, quality
control procedures and computer applications.
COURSE TOPICS:
Reading Construction documents including all discipline drawings, specifications, bid forms,
addenda, general and special conditions. In addition, basic quantity take-off will be used to identify
activities, durations from productivity factors, logic for schedule creation and the use of schedules
in project management.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
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Each student is expected to read all assignments. Two copies of the assigned homework should be
printed- one to turn in at the BEGINNING of the class, one for the student to keep and update as the
class progresses. Grades will be assigned based upon completeness of work, grammar, spelling etc.
Each student is expected to attend class lectures, sessions with speakers, and exams when
scheduled.
FINAL EXAMINATION: Wed. Dec. 17, 3-4:50 PM. See Course Calendar. Open book, notes etc.
The student will complete all assigned individual activities and turn them in via paper on the due
date. I will not accept excuses such as the computer lab was out of paper, the printer wasn’t
working, I lost my file……..etc. Plan ahead so you have time to go to another lab if necessary to
print out your work. Late work and emailed work will not be accepted for grading unless the
student has a WIU approved absence.
It is the instructor’s responsibility to provide an atmosphere conducive to learning. This means that
I will not allow cell phones or iPODs (any MP3 players) to be used during class- if I see them or
hear them they will be mine for the duration of the class. Nor will I allow eating or reading of
papers, or side discussions with other students. Late students may not be admitted to the classroom.
I expect everyone to act professionally. Thus, I will also not allow swearing or profanity, rude or
disparaging jokes or behavior in class. You will get one warning, and after that if you do not
correct your speech or behavior you will be asked to leave the classroom.
GRADING:
Exams - best 3 of 4
Final Exam * (optional)
Hmwk/Lab/Article Reviews
Project
Attendance**/Participation
45 %
25 %
25 %
5%
100%
* Final exam counts as one of the best 3 of 4 exams used to calculate student course grade.
** Attendance is mandatory. Everyone can have up to 2 absences excused and/or unexcused. If you
use up your absences for personal reasons and then get sick- too bad since no more than 2 will
be excused. No matter why you are absent homework/assignments are still due the day as
indicated in the syllabus. If you are sick email the assignment to show it is complete then turn
it in as a paper document the class period you return to class. If this isn’t done they will not
be graded. Any absences over 2 will count against your semester grade in addition to not
getting grades for assignments due that day. It is the student’s responsibility to find out what
they missed when not in attendance.
Online Absence Reporting System (OARS)
In accordance with WIU University Senate policy; students are to report any absences through OARS. Beu
Health Center will no longer issue documentation of absence due to illness.
Final grade scale is below. No rounding up of percentages will occur.
GRADES BREAKDOWN:
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AB+
B
B-
*A+ (97.0% - 100%)
(93.0% - 96.9%)
(90.0% - 92.9%)
(87.0% - 89.9%)
(83.0% - 86.9%)
(80.0% - 82.9%)
C+
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CD+
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D-
(77.0% - 79.9%)
(73.0% - 76.9%)
(70.0% - 72.9%)
(67.0% - 69.9%)
(63.0% - 66.9%)
(60.0%- 62.9%)
NOTE: WIU does not count A+. Any grade above 93% will be reported as an A. A temporary symbol of I
(Incomplete) for a course may be given only when a student, due to circumstances beyond his or her control,
has been unable to complete the course requirements within the official limits of the term. The
circumstances must be documented to the instructor’s satisfaction.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
Preamble
Western Illinois University, like all communities, functions best when its members treat one
another with honesty, fairness, respect, and trust. Students have rights and responsibilities
(http://www.wiu.edu/provost/students/) and students should realize that deception for individual
gain is an offense against the members of the entire community, and it is the student's
responsibility to be informed and to abide by all University regulations and policies on Academic
Integrity.
Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty constitute a serious violation of
University conduct regulations. Students who engage in dishonesty in any form shall be charged
with academic dishonesty.
It is a duty of faculty members to take measures to preserve and transmit the values of the
academic community in the learning environment that they create for their students and in their
own academic pursuits. To this end, they are expected to instill in their students a respect for
integrity and a desire to behave honestly. They are also expected to take measures to discourage
student academic dishonesty, to adjust grades appropriately if academic dishonesty is encountered,
and, when warranted, to recommend that additional administrative sanctions be considered.
Grading policies are the exclusive prerogative of the faculty; administrative sanctions are under the
authority of the Director of Student Judicial Programs. This document provides policies and
procedures to be followed when academic dishonesty is encountered.
Definitions of Academic Dishonesty
The following definitions and examples are not meant to be exhaustive. The University reserves
the right to determine, in a given instance, what action constitutes a violation of academic
integrity. (See www.wiu.edu/policies/acintegrity.php for complete descriptions of the following
topics:
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Plagiarism
Fabrication and Falsification
Cheating
Complicity in Academic Dishonesty
Abuse of Academic Materials
Multiple Submissions
Reporting Academic Dishonesty
All members of the University community share the responsibility and authority to challenge and
make known acts of apparent academic dishonesty. Any student, faculty member, or staff person
who has witnessed an apparent act of student academic dishonesty, or has information that
reasonably leads to the conclusion that such an act has occurred or has been attempted, has an
ethical responsibility for reporting said act(s). Confronting and reporting academic dishonesty can
be done in a variety of ways, and people should choose the manner most appropriate for the
circumstances. Acts of apparent academic dishonesty that occur in the classroom should be
reported directly to the course instructor, and/or the course instructor's Department Chair, and/or
the instructor's College Dean. The Council on Admission, Graduation, and Academic Standards
(CAGAS) or the Graduate Council will not accept or act upon anonymous reports, but will hold in
strict confidence the identity of any person reporting a suspected instance of academic dishonesty,
unless that person consents to having his/her identity revealed.
STUDENT ACCESS, DISABILITY SERVICES & Disputes:
In accordance with University policy and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), academic
accommodations may be made for any student who notifies the instructor of the need for an
accommodation. For the instructor to provide the proper accommodation(s), you must obtain
documentation of the need for an accommodation through Disability Resource Center and provide
it to the instructor. It is imperative that you take the initiative to bring such needs to the instructor's
attention, as he/she is not legally permitted to inquire about such particular needs of students.
Students who may require special assistance in emergency evacuations (i.e. fire, tornado, etc.)
should contact the instructor as to the most appropriate procedures to follow in such an emergency.
Contact Disability Resource Center at 298-2512 or disability@wiu.edu for additional services.
If you have emergency medical information to share with me, if you need special arrangements in
case the building must be evacuated, or if you need accommodations in this course because of a
disability, please make an appointment with me as soon as possible. My office location and hours
are at the top of this syllabus. If you plan to request disability accommodations, you must register
with the Disability Resource Center (DRC) at 298-2512.
Resolution of Problems
Should a problem occur, students should speak to their instructor first. If the problem is not resolved, meet
with the chair of the department. If the problem continues to be unresolved, go to the College of Business
and Technology’s Dean.
Students should observe the following sequence for the resolution of problems:
Student --- Instructor --- Chairperson --- Dean
COURSE CALENDAR/ BREAKDOWN OF ASSIGNMENTS:
Note: This syllabus may be revised by the instructor at any time due to class pace or delays- it is up to you
to make sure you are aware of what is due the next class period.
Homework is DUE on class day following the date when assigned at the BEGINNING of class. If you are late
your assignment will not be accepted unless for “excused” reasons. For example, Chpt. 1 is assigned on 8/25 and
due Jan 26.
Date
Jan 21
Jan 26
CSTM 345
Topics
covered
Introduction,
Project
Mgmt
Chpt 1
Homework Assignments
Hmwk: Chapter 1 : Write at least a 2 page double space paper, APA
format, using at least 3 sources (one can be your text book) to be
listed in your References section about what Project Management is
and is not. How does it fit in with Construction Management? What
are the components of any management plan- the steps that occur
anytime you have a new project?
Chpt 2
Hmwk: Chapter 2 questions: 1). List the information provided in the
Preplanning drawings handed out. In a paragraph or two describe the projecthow many floors, basic structure etc. 2). List the materials shown in
the drawings provided for each drawing. Then create a master list
with the materials grouped by CSI codes that you learned in CSTM
232 and CSTM 334 for the materials. For instance concrete
materials would be in division 03, etc. 3). What drawings/information
is missing that you would need to create a detailed schedule and
estimate for the entire building? 4). Could you create a base line
schedule from the information provided? Explain why yes or no.
Dept.
Program
Goals
Goals
Addressed Addressed
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Chapter 3 Hmwk: 1). Per the class discussion and your text, there 1, 2, 4, 6
are certain concerns/issues/processes and procedures to be
planned for during the pre-construction phase for any project. List
these things.
2). What additional issues/concerns/items would need to be
addressed for a project located: in downtown Chicago? in Macomb?
in Alaska? in Arizona? in Florida? out in the country 5 miles from a
small city or town in Montana and over 300 miles from a major city?
Hmwk: Using the drawings handed out, create a list of major
1, 2, 6
activites that should be in a schedule/barchart and put them in a
logical time sequence. Have major group headings that make sense
for this type of building. What types of sub-categories based upon
the materials you know have to be in the building make sense?
Read Chpt 5
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Jan 28
Chapter 3
Planning
Feb 2
Chpt 3
& Review
Feb 4
Exam #1
Feb 9
Chpt 4
Scheduling
Hmwk: Create a bar-chart schedule of the major events for the
building of a 2 car residential garage and guesses on time to
complete events.
Draw an activity on Node CPM schedule using the same activities as
you used in the bar-chart.
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1, 4, 8,
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Feb 11
Chpt 5
Publishing
the
Schedule
Chpt 5 questions- explained in class
1, 2, 6
1, 4
Feb 16
Chpt 5/6
Chpt 6 questions- explained in class
1, 2, 6
1, 4
Feb 18
Chpt 6
Chpt 6 questions- explained in class
Monitoring
& controlling
the
Schedule
1, 2, 6
1, 4
Feb 23
Chpt 6 & Review
Feb 25
Exam #2
1, 2, 6
1, 4
Mar 2
Chpt 7
Hmwk: Chapter 7 questions - explained in class
Resource
Management
1, 2, 6
1, 4
Mar 4
Chpt 7/9
Line of
Balance
1, 2, 6
1, 4
Mar 9
Chpt 9/8
Hmwk: Chapter 8
Procurement
Scheduling
Chpt 8
Hmwk: Chapter 8
Procurement
Scheduling
Chpt 10
Chpt 10 Hmwk- explained in class
Project Cost
Control
1, 2, 6
1, 4
1, 2, 6
1, 4
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Mar 11
Mar 23
Read Chpt 7
Hmwk: Chpt 9 Questions- explained in class
1, 4
Mar 25
Mar 30
Apr 1
Review Exam #3
Exam #3
Computer Lab- Learn MS Project
Apr 5
Apr 6
Apr 8
Last Day to Drop
Computer Lab- learn MS Project
Project Day #1Explain Deliverables
Apr 13
Project
Apr 15
Project
Apr 20
Project
Apr 22
Project
Apr 27
Project
Apr 29
Project
May 4
Project
May 6
Project Presentations- Review for Final Exam
May 11
Final Exam Monday 10-11:50 AM
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