Purdue University Calumet
School of Technology
Course Syllabus
CMET 44500 - Construction Management
Credits and Contact Hours:
3 credit hours, 3 contact hours
Instructor’s or Course Coordinator’s Name:
Jay Lee
Text Book, Title, Author and Year:
Title: Sidney M. Levy, “Project Management in Construction” Fifth Ed., McGraw Hill, 2007
References:
1. PMI Standards Committee, “A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge
(PMBOK)” Second Ed., PMI, 1996
2.Construction Management Association of America (CMAA), “Construction Management
Standards of Practice”, CMAA, 2002
3.Halpin, Daniel W. and Woodhead, Ronald W. “Construction Management:, Wiley, 1980
Introduction to the Course:
a.
Catalog Description
Business policy and problems relating to construction companies. Includes contractors'
organization, financial management, project management, supervision, cost analysis, and
equipment economics, and topics in construction law and ethics.
b.
Prerequisites: CMET 34400 and CMET 34100 and CMET 45000
c.
Required Course
Instructor’s Comments: This is a capstone course that discusses an overview and core issues of
construction management. The course covers general concepts related to the nature of
construction projects, contracts, legal aspects and management organization of construction
companies, basics of the design and construction processes, ethical issues in engineering and
construction as well as discussion on the roles of construction managers and general legal aspects
in construction. This course introduces several focused case studies on excellent real world
construction management projects.
Specific Goals to the Course:
a. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of general project management and
its functions in the fields of construction management. (a, b, e, f, g, h, and j)
2. Demonstrate an understanding of project phases and life cycle. (a, b, and f)
3. Demonstrate proficiency in managing construction projects utilizing key general
management skills. (a, g, f, h, and j)
4. Understand relationships of project organizations and their responsibilities,(b, e, f, g, h, and j)
5. Demonstrate understanding of construction law relating to different types of construction
contracts and legal aspects of construction. (b, f, and i)
6. Show understanding of roles of construction management and ethical issues in
engineering and construction. (g and i),
7. Understand the general conditions in a construction contract. (a, b, e, f, g, and j)
8. Show an understanding of cost management and cost control techniques. (a, b, and f),
9. And understand quality control procedures in a construction project. (a, b, and f).
b. Student Outcomes
This course satisfies ABET Criteria a, b, e, f, g, h, i, j
Course Delivery Methods (check all that apply):
√ Lecture
□ Laboratory
□ Online
□ Discussion groups
√ Projects
□ Other (explain)
Factors Used to Determine the Course Grade (check all that apply):
√ Quizzes – and homework 10%
√ Exams – 1, 2, and final – 20%
√ Homework
√ Papers – term project 20%
□ Lab Reports
√ Class participation – attendance 10%
□ How final grade is determined – attendance 10%, homework & quizzes 10%, term project
20%, exams – 20% each
Brief List of Topics to be Covered:
GENERAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT
• Definition of Project and Project Management
• Project Life Cycle and Phases
• Key General Management Skills
• Introduction to Project Management Knowledge Areas
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
• Definition of Construction Management
• Management Levels of Construction
• Construction Contracts
• Relationships and Responsibilities of Project Parties
• Ethical Issues in Engineering and Construction
• Issues during Construction Phase
• Legal Aspects: Claims, Disputes, Arbitration, and Mediatione,
ROLES OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
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Project/Contract Administration
Integration Management
Scope Management
Time Management
Cost Management
Quality Management
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