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Course Plan

Hope Enterprise University College


School of Architecture
Course Outline
Course Title: Construction Management
Course Code: Arch 5591
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3hrs
Lab Hours: 0
Prerequisite: None
Course Category: Module 5; Building Construction and Techniques
Year: 5th Year
Semester: I
Course Description
This course provides future architects with core technical knowledge and professional skills in
construction management. Students will gain proficiency in construction contracts, planning, scheduling,
safety, materials, equipment, quality, cost control, and project administration. Additional topics cover
architectural practice, human resources, risk management, ethics, and legal responsibilities of the
architect’s role. Through lectures, assignments, readings and projects, students will learn to analyze and
manage key phases of the construction process. Skills developed include drafting and negotiating
contracts, developing detailed schedules and budgets, overseeing safe and high-quality construction,
contractors and running an architectural firm. Upon completion, students will have a comprehensive
understanding of construction management to contribute to projects and firms after graduation.

Course Objectives
By the end of this course students will be able to
• Analyze key stages of the construction process and the architect’s evolving role.
• Draft and modify standard construction contracts and subcontracts.
• Read detailed construction schedules
• Implement safety procedures, quality control processes, and cost control measures.
• Coordinate and oversee construction activities through observation, documentation and construction.
• Manage human resources, materials procurement, and equipment logistics for construction projects.
• Understand project delivery methods and collaborate with other construction professionals.
• Identify and mitigate potential construction risks through insurance, bonding, and preventative
strategies.
• Recognize ethical and legal obligations of architects related to construction services

Course Contents Weeks


Chapter 1: Introduction to Construction Management and Architectural Practice (3
hours/1 week)
1.1 Overview of construction industry 2
1.2 Architect’s role in construction projects
1.3 Project lifecycle and delivery method
1.4 Architectural practice competencies
1.5 Emerging technologies
Chapter 2: Construction Contracts (3 hours/1 weeks) 3
2.1 Contract types – pros and cons
2.2 Bid process
2.3 Analyzing terms and conditions
2.4 Change orders and claims
Chapter 3: Construction Planning and Scheduling (6 hours/2weeks) 4 -5
3.1 Activity sequencing
3.2 Gantt charts
3.3 Critical path analysis
3.4 Resource allocation and leveling
3.5 Software tools
3.6 Schedule, optimization, updates and monitoring
Chapter 4: Construction Safety (3 hours/ 1week) 6
4.1 OSHA standards
4.2 Hazard prevention
4.3 Procedures and equipment
4.4 Training requirements
Chapter 5: Construction Materials Management (3hours/1week) 8
5.1 Material selection
5.2 Procurement and delivery logistics
5.3 Inventory management

Chapter 6: Construction Equipment and Machinery (3hours/1week) 9


6.1 Major equipment types
6.2 Equipment selection factors
6.3 Site logistics and access planning
Chapter 7: Quality Control (3hours/1week) 10
7.1 Standards and testing
7.2 Inspection procedures
7.3 Documentation
7.4 Deficiency identification
Chapter 8: Financial Management (3hours/1week) 11
8.1 Estimating and budgeting
8.2 Cash flow management
8.3 Earned value analysis
Chapter 9: Risk Management (3hours/1week) 12
9.1 Risk identification
9.2 Avoidance and mitigation
9.3 Insurance and bonds
9.4 Liability and indemnification
Chapter 10: Ethics and Legal Responsibilities (3hours/1week) 13
10.1Professional ethics
10.2Legal obligations
10.3Liability and advising clients
10.4Conflict of interest
Teaching and Learning Method:
The teaching and learning methodology include lecturing, discussions, problem solving, and analysis.
Take-home assignment will be given at the end of each chapter for submission within a week. Solution to
the assignments will be given once assignments are collected. Cases with local relevance will also be
given for each chapter for group of students to present in a class room. The full and active participation of
students is highly encouraged.
Assessment /Evaluation Scheme
Component Weight Coverage Assessment Time
Quiz 1 5% Chapter 3 Week 4
Quiz 2 5% Chapter 6 Week 9
Individual 5% Chapter 1 Week 2
Assignment 1
Individual 5% Chapter 4 Week 6
Assignment 2
Group Project 20% Chapter 7 Week 10
Mid-Term Exam 20% Chapter 1 - 4 Week 7
Final Exam 40% All Chapters Week 14 or 15
Total 100%
Text Book
• Construction Management Fundamentals, 2nd Edition, Clifford J. Schexnayder et al., 2004

Reference Books
• Facilities Planning, 4th Edition, Tompkins et al., 2010
• Project Management Planning and Control Techniques, 4 th Edition, Rory Burke, John Willey and
Sons, Ltd., 2008
• Project Management, 2nd Edition, Gray, Clifford F. & Erick W., 2003
• Construction Management for Architects, 3rd Edition, Sidney Levy, 2014
• Architect’s Handbook of Construction Project Management, 12th Edition, Joseph A. Demkin,
AIA, 2008

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