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- Traditional Classroom: 2-day
- Virtual Instructor-led: Four 3-hour sessions
This course is designed to meet the needs of professionals responsible for working or interfacing in a construction environment. This course provides fundamental tools and techniques that are applicable to most construction projects. The course will utilize a series of construction conditions as examples for discussion and construction knowledge enrichment.
This course uses example and discussion-based methodology that provides:
- An environment to get an overview of construction approaches, tools, and techniques.
- A team approach that fosters group interaction and an exchange of ideas and experience.
- Direct, instructor-led feedback with participation by all participant teams.
Virtual Open Enrollment
Construction Fundamentals
Date: May 13–22, 2025
CEG Tuition: $1495
Upon completion of this program, qualified participants will receive a digital Credly Badge to showcase this achievement.
RegisterTarget Audience
Individuals who would benefit from this course include:
- Experienced project and program managers currently in or expecting to enter a construction project environment.
- Project team members who will be participating in construction projects.
- Stakeholders and sponsors who may participate in the review and evaluation of construction performance and compliance.
- Anyone who is seeking the GSA Lease Certification Program.
Learning Objectives
- Obtain skills and confidence to understand construction terminology and processes.
- Gain the summary knowledge needed to communicate in a construction organization.
- Practice with hands-on experience with each step of the course outline below.
Key Takeaways
- Fundamental knowledge of construction processes and tools.
- Opportunity to directly apply knowledge to real life examples in a team setting and individually.
Course Outline
Module 1: Construction Project Planning Review
- Construction Project’s Origin (The Why)
- Site-Specific Construction Plan
- Construction Estimate Review
- Owner/Contractor/Inspector Roles and Responsibilities
- Construction Project Phases and Checkpoints
- Lean Construction Opportunities
Module 2: Pre-Construction Reviews
- Contract Terms and Conditions Review with Contractor(s)
- Contract and Claim Management Processes
- Site-Specific Safety Plan
- Quality Assurance Plan
- Weather and Outside Impacts on Plan
- Risk Identification
- Communication Plan
Module 3: Initial Construction Activities
- Validation of Site Conditions Report
- Site Preparation Activities Including Utilities
- Site Access and Security
- Lay-Down and Material Storage Area(s)
Module 4: Construction
- Daily Schedule of Construction Activities
- Pre-Construction Safety Meeting
- Requests for Inspection
- Contract Changes and Nonconformance
- Contingency and Allowance Review
Module 5: Change Requests
- Scope/Basis of Estimate Review
- Labor Hour Tracking and Review
- Quantity Tracking and Review
- Escalation and Contingency Allowance
- Change Request and Claim Approval
Module 6: Monitoring and Control
- Safety Plan(s) Adherence
- Project Controls
- Daily Reporting
- Construction Meetings
Module 7: Substantial Completion
- As-Built Management
- Inspection Checklist Review
- Punch List Development
- Allowance and Contingency Review
Module 8: Closing
- Construction Project Administrative Closure
- Post Construction Project Review
- Lessons Learned
MDI1478 Course Code
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