Project Management

Construction Fundamentals

• 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.

Target 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