Construction Administration for Engineers: Best Practices and Techniques

Introduction:

Effective construction administration is essential in engineering and construction projects. This course on construction administration for engineers explores the nuances of managing medium to large-scale projects. In the context of globalization, the focus is on delivering projects efficiently with an emphasis on time, cost, and quality. Participants will gain a deep understanding of construction planning, estimating, scheduling, and execution control. Proper training in construction administration will also highlight strategies to minimize delays and costs, and improve communication, enhancing the role of the construction administration engineer.

Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Assess construction project progress efficiently.
• Recognize the importance of accurate record-keeping.
• Administer construction projects effectively on-site.
• Enhance control over project processes from initiation to completion.
• Maintain adherence to project timelines and budget.
• Minimize risk of claims through effective communication.
• Utilize information technology to support project success.

Training Methodology:

• Case Studies
• Interactive Workshops
• Group Discussions
• Simulations
• Role Playing
• Expert Panels

Course Outline:

Unit 1: What is Construction Administration?

• The Construction Project Concept
• Project Management Essentials
• Construction Stakeholders Roles
• Leadership, Responsibility, and Decision-Making Authority
• Management Styles and Their Impact
• The Significance of Construction Contracts
• Construction Safety
• Different Project Delivery Systems

Unit 2: The Construction Administration Process:

• Duration Estimation and Assessment Techniques
• Planning and Scheduling Methods: Theory to Application
• Critical Path Method (CPM) Scheduling Fundamentals
• Resource Allocation Strategies and Optimization
• Time-Cost Trade-offs
• Lead/Lag Scheduling Dynamics
• Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM)

Unit 3: Proactive Construction Administration Phase:

• Establish and Manage Project Baselines
• Earned Value Control Process for Project Monitoring
• Quantifying Project Variance for Control
• Schedule Performance Index (SPI) and Cost Performance Index (CPI)
• Proactive Productivity Measurement

Unit 4: Construction Administration Training in Project Acceleration and Claims Avoidance:

• Scenarios Requiring Project Acceleration
• Strategies to Fast-track Project Schedules
• Schedule Crashing: Techniques and Consequences
• Avoiding Claims through Strategic Approaches
• Managing Changes and Additional Work
• Construction Claim Process: Sequential Order and Resolution
• Team Building and Maintaining Enthusiasm
• Effective Management Styles for Conflict and Challenges

Unit 5: Construction Administration Certification in Advanced Project Management Tools:

• Using Construction Project Management Software
• Building Information Modeling (BIM) Technology
• Managing Projects with Lean Construction Concepts