Construction Project Management for Engineers

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Chapter 1 The Construction Industry
The Construction Industry
       Stakeholders
       Planning Work
References 
Chapter 1
Homework 

Chapter 2 What Is Project Management?
Creating a Team
Team Building 
Conflict Resolution
Project Management
The Organization 
References 
Chapter 2
Assignment for Ch 2

Chapter 3 Engineering Solicitations and Contracts 
Consulting/Design Contracts
Breaches of Contracts/Legal Issues
References 
Chapter 3
Homework 

Chapter 4 Design and Bidding Process 
Methods to Procure Bids
Methods to Obtain Prices 
Procurement
Contract for Construction 
Bid Bonds
Laws to Follow 
References 
Chapter 4

Chapter 5 Work Breakdown Structure 
Chapter 5
Homework to turn in

Chapter 6 Schedules 
Critical Path Method (CPM) of Scheduling 
PERT to CPM Conversion
Software
Schedule Challenges
Chapter 6
Homework (50 Pts)

Chapter 7 Cost Estimating
Construction Equipment
Crews
       Economics of Labor
       Other Costs to Include in the Bid
       Summary of Cost Estimating 
Chapter 7

Chapter 8 Project Administration
Construction
Monitoring
References 
Chapter 8

Chapter 9 Building the Project (Nonvertical Construction) 
Chapter 9

Chapter 10 Vertical Construction 
Foundations 
Vertical Walls and Floors
Reference
Chapter 10

Chapter 11 Safety, Site Protection, and QA/QC
Safety
OSHA Rules
       Work Zones
       Erosion and Sedimentation Control
       Risk Management 
QA/QC
Reference
Chapter 11

Chapter 12 Closing Out the Project and Resolving Final
Payments and Claims 
Closing the Contract
Pay Applications
Claims
Resolving Disputes
References 
Chapter 

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