Basic Information

Course Code:

CE 3002

Course Name:

Construction Management

Language of Instruction:

English

Course Type:

Class

Course Level:

Bachelor

ECTS:

5.00

Instructor:

Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Fuad ABUTAHA

Course Objectives

The Construction Management course aims to provide students with fundamental knowledge and practical skills related to the planning, scheduling, organization, and control of construction projects. The course focuses on project management principles, resource allocation, cost estimation, quality control, safety management, and effective communication within construction operations. It also aims to develop students’ abilities to apply modern management techniques and decision-making strategies to ensure successful project completion within specified time, cost, and quality requirements.

Course Content

The Construction Management course covers the basic principles of planning, organizing, scheduling, and controlling construction projects. The course includes topics such as cost estimation, resource management, project scheduling, quality control, safety management, contract administration, and the application of modern management techniques in construction projects.

Prerequisites / Corequisites

NA

Course Books / Materials / Recommended Resources

Halpin, D. W., & Senior, B. A. (2010). Construction management (4th ed.). John Wiley & Sons.Newitt, J. S. (2011). Construction scheduling: Principles and practices (2nd ed.). Prentice Hall

Learning Outcomes

Code	Description
LO1	1. Explain the project life cycle and the fundamental principles and functions of construction management in construction projects.
LO2	2. Prepare and analyze project schedules using time management techniques and the Critical Path Method (CPM).
LO3	3. Perform basic construction cost estimation and budgeting for construction projects.
LO4	4. Apply resource management, quality control, safety management, and risk management practices in construction operations.
LO5	5. Evaluate construction project performance and propose effective managerial solutions for successful project completion.

Weekly Course Content

Week	Content
1	Introduction to Construction Management and Project Life Cycle
2	Introduction to Construction Management and Project Life Cycle
3	Project Planning and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
4	Construction Scheduling Fundamentals
5	Critical Path Method (CPM) and Network Diagrams
6	Calculation of early start, late start, and project float.
7	Time Management and Project Monitoring Techniques
8	Midterm Exam
9	Time Management, Project Monitoring, and Control using Earned Value Analysis (EVA)
10	Construction Cost Estimation and Budgeting
11	Construction Cost Estimation, Budgeting, and Bill of Quantities (BOQ)
12	Project Risk Analysis and Mitigation Strategies
13	Contract Management and Construction Documentation
14	Project Performance Evaluation, Case Studies, and Course Review
15	Final Exam

Workload Calculation

Activity	Count	Duration (Hours)	Total
Attendance	1	45.00	45.00
Midterm Exam/Preparation	1	26.00	26.00
Final Exam/Preparation	1	46.00	46.00
Homework	2	16.50	33.00
Total Workload (Hours)			150
ECTS Credit (Workload / 25)			5

Assessment

#	Assessment Type	Contribution (%)
1	Homework	%10
2	Project	%20
3	Midterm Exam	%30
4	Final Exam	%40
TOTAL		%100

PO - LO Matrix

PO \ LO	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5
PO-1
PO-2
PO-3
PO-4
PO-5
PO-6
PO-7
PO-8
PO-9
PO-10
PO-11

1

Low Contribution

2

Medium Contribution

3

High Contribution

Teaching and Learning Methods

#	Method Name	Description	Tools
1	Lecture (expository teaching), interactive discussion	Listening and taking notes.	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools (projector, computer, digital presentations)
2	Problem Solving	* Analyzing physical and physiological problems using problem-solving techniques and developing appropriate solutions.
3	Homework	Solving and analyzing homework questions using a computer and Excel.	Computer

Academic Integrity and Artificial Intelligence

NA

Sustainable Development Goals