Study Guide

Learning outcomes

A student will be able

to use practical tools and techniques to plan, deliver and monitor a project
to demonstrate commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement
to function effectively as a member or a leader in international construction teams
to demonstrate commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement
to apply key principles of green project management in construction field

Implementation and methods of teaching

virtual sessions
exercises, exam and materials in electronic form

Exam retakes

to be organized in the course platform as virtual exams

Learning environment

Moodle platform
Audiovisual materials
Web sessions
Written materials

Contents

• Theories and methodologies relating to management and project management and how they apply to the construction industry are presented.
• Focus is on issues affecting the management of construction projects at the site
• Site safety, quality and greenality are introduced as integrated parts of construction project planning methods.
• Critical path scheduling is presented
• Knowledge of issues related to sustainability in construction

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prerequisites required

Assessment criteria

Exam
Assignments

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

A student does not make all the assignments of the course or they are under the minimum level of the needed scores.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

A student
• understands the role of the project management in construction industry
• understands the basic theories and methodologies of project management
• is able to follow and support the chosen management method
• is able to work in international construction project team
• appreciates factors affecting site productivity including the factors of quality, safety and greenality at the site level

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

A student
• understands the role and meaning of the project management in construction industry
• is able to apply the basic theories and methodologies of project management
• is able to run the chosen management method
• is able to work in international construction project team
• is able to manage factors affecting site productivity including the factors of quality, safety and greenality at the site level

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

A student
• understands the role and meaning of the project management in construction industry
• understand deeply the basic theories and methodologies of project management
• is able to implement the chosen management method in practice
• is able to work in international construction project team manager
• is able to identify and manage factors affecting site productivity including the factors of quality, safety and greenality at the site level
• shows a sound knowledge of critical path scheduling and apply this knowledge to a given situation.