Managing Construction Projects
This two-day overview reveals key control points before, during and after the project:
Before You Begin
- Effective project planning and preparation — how to address things that can go wrong before you start
- Understanding the roles and responsibilities defined in your contracts
Who Does What?
- Who should be part of your project team to keep it accountable
- When, what and how much you should delegate to an outside firm
- Clarifying the scope of your architect’s services
Keeping It All On Track
- Communicating effectively with your team
- Controlling costs
- Key control factors you must monitor on every construction project
When There’s Trouble
- How to avoid legal disputes with proper planning
- When you really need an attorney for dispute resolution and negotiation
Closing the Loop
- Making sure everything is done when you are closing out complex jobs
Learn how to plan a well-run construction project so you can enjoy a successful on-time, on-budget finish
During a construction project, an owner or project manager will be faced with not only their in-house staff capability assessment, but the additional tasks of deciding what aspects need outsourcing and the thorough, high-stakes processes of selecting the professionals to complete them.
Contract administrators, architects and managing engineers typically concentrate on the engineering aspects of a construction project. They may not have the financial acumen or background on your organization to make decisions that could affect thousands or millions of your dollars. Worse, overtime, change orders and equipment rentals only serve to pad their bottom line — who’s watching yours?
In “Managing Construction Projects,” you’ll learn how to assemble a successful team and clearly communicate your expectations for the project. Taught by experienced professionals in the construction field — including an architect and attorney — this course shows you how to build the best team, including outside firms, what key factors you must monitor during every project and how to effectively close out the project and coordinate the move. Plus, you’ll walk away with sample forms, examples, check lists and case studies to take back to the office for easy-access reference.
In short, “Managing Construction Projects” will teach you to plan a well-run construction project, remodel, renovation or commercial relocation to better position yourself and your company for a successful finish — on time, on budget...and out of court!
Who should attend?
- Facility managers
- Project managers
- Construction managers
- Property managers
- Administrators
- Company officers and directors
- Owners
- Controllers
- Accountants
- Auditors
- Anyone on the team of a new construction project, renovation or corporate relocation
Your bonus for attending “Managing Construction Projects” and/or “Controlling Construction Costs”: an essential resource guide!
Return to your job with a comprehensive resource notebook filled with checklists, examples of documents and practical outlines that will help you handle specific challenges and keep your projects on time and on budget!
The University of Wisconsin-Madison, as a member of the University Continuing Education Association (UCEA), authorizes this course for 1.4 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or 14 hours.