About Construction Management
Construction Management includes the planning, co-ordination and control of a construction project from inception to completion, to produce a functionally and financially viable project "on time", within budget, and meeting required quality standards.
- Construction Management professionals undertake a wide range of tasks, including: specifying project objectives and plans;
- defining the scope, budget and schedule for a project;
- setting performance requirements and selecting project participants;
- employing procurement methods to maximize the efficient use of resources (labour, materials and equipment;
- co-ordinating and controlling the planning, design, estimating, contracting and construction;
- developing and implementing effective communications and mechanisms for avoiding and resolving conflicts among those participating in the project.
Major topic areas:
- project planning (including strategic planning);
- procurement processes;
- contract administration;
- project monitoring and control;
- management of labour, materials and equipment;
- cost estimation;
- risk management;
- infrastructure asset management
Staff
The following academic staff members are involved in construction management:
The Department also calls on a number of regular visiting professors, including Neil Allan, Doug Gransberg, and David Scott.