Course Outline:
Introduction to project planning and organisation
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What is project planning and organisation?
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Why is it critical to the Management of construction projects?
Factors influencing construction activities
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Physical constraints, delays and disruption.
Types of Planning
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Long and short term programmes, resource schedules, financial planning
Types of Programmes
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Bar charts, networks and analysis
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Use of critical path and float.
Method Statements
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Preparing method statements, content and presentation
Monitoring and remedying progress
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Monitoring planned versus actual progress
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Remedying programme slippage