COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
CE 322	B	6	3	2	0	4	5

Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature)	NA
Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	Margarita Dajko
Second Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	NA
Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours:	NA
Language:	English
Compulsory/Elective:	Compulsory
Classroom and Meeting Time:
Course Description:	Introduction to conceptual estimating, risks in estimating, project budgeting and cost control. Estimating techniques, material, labor, and equipment costs. Bid preparation, team study. Planning and scheduling (CPM and PERT), resource analyses and leveling, management of resources using PRIMAVERA software. Survey of main activities and procedures for starting a new project. Communication basics and communication in construction sites. Monitoring and control systems. Procedures and formalities for project completion.
Course Objectives:	To introduce the students a general picture of the construction industry together with the contemporary management topics.

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Introduction to Construction industry: History and Basic Concepts
2	Stages of project development: Preparing the Bid package
3	Issues During Construction Phase
4	Construction Contracts; Project Delivery Methods
5	Legal Structures in Construction Industry
6	Construction Project Planning; Work Breakdown Structure
7	Midterm Exam
8	Project Network and Project Scheduling (CPM)
9	Project Scheduling (PERT)
10	Stochastic Networks in Project Planning- Applications
11	Project Fundings; Project Cash Flows
12	Cost Estimating-Methods
13	Cost Estimating - Calculations
14	Final Review, Project presentations

Prerequisite(s):
Textbook:	Daniel W. Halpin, Construction Management, 3rd Edition
Other References:	- Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling (11th Edition), Harold Kerzner, ISBN: 978-1118022276 - Construction Management JumpStart, Barbara J. Jackson,ISBN: 978-0470609996 - Successful Construction Project Management (2014), Paul Netscher, ISBN: 978-1497344419 - Gould, F. E. and Joyce, N.E., Construction Project Management, Prentice Hall
Laboratory Work:	-
Computer Usage:	yes
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	To grasp the characteristics of the construction industry, its process, principal project phases
2	To identify, describe, and discuss the types of project delivery methods, contracts, organization structures
3	To identify and apply planning & scheduling techniques, tools and computer software
4	To identify key basic cost elements and estimate construction costs

COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES (Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)

No	Program Competencies	Cont.
Bachelor in Civil Engineering (3 years) Program
1	an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
2	an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
3	an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams	4
4	an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems	3
5	an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility	4
6	an ability to communicate effectively	2
7	the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context	4
8	a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life long learning
9	a knowledge of contemporary issues	3
10	an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice	4
11	skills in project management and recognition of international standards and methodologies	5

COURSE EVALUATION METHOD

Method	Quantity	Percentage
Homework	1	10
Midterm Exam(s)	1	30
Presentation	1	10
Final Exam	1	50
	Total Percent:	100%

ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)

Activities	Quantity	Duration(Hours)	Total Workload(Hours)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)	16	5	80
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	14	2	28
Mid-terms	1	4	4
Assignments	3	3	9
Final examination	1	4	4
Other			0
Total Work Load:			125
Total Work Load/25(h):			5
ECTS Credit of the Course:			5