Construction Management Fundamentals for General Contractors

Master essential construction management principles to effectively plan, execute, and control projects within a general contracting environment.
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Construction Management Overview and Project Lifecycle

Unit 1: The Construction Manager Role

Unit 2: Project Lifecycle: Initiation & Planning

Unit 3: Project Lifecycle: Execution & Closeout

Unit 4: Collaboration, Communication, and KPIs

Project Planning and Scope Management

Unit 1: Defining Project Scope

Unit 2: Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

Unit 3: Project Scheduling and Gantt Charts

Scheduling with the Critical Path Method (CPM)

Unit 1: Understanding CPM Fundamentals

Unit 2: Calculating the Critical Path

Unit 3: CPM in Action

Cost Control and Budget Management

Unit 1: Budgeting Basics

Unit 2: Cost Tracking and Monitoring

Unit 3: Variance Analysis and Earned Value Management

Risk Management and Safety Protocols

Unit 1: Identifying and Assessing Construction Risks

Unit 2: Risk Mitigation and Contingency Planning

Unit 3: Safety Protocols and Accident Prevention

Communication and Stakeholder Management

Unit 1: Fundamentals of Communication in Construction

Unit 2: Communication Methods and Tools

Unit 3: Managing Expectations and Conflict Resolution