Course Outline
Day 1: Planning and Managing Construction Projects
Module 1: Fundamentals of Construction Project Management
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The construction project lifecycle
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Key factors for success and common reasons for failure
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Roles and responsibilities within the project organisation
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Interdependencies among deadlines, budgets, quality, and resources
Module 2: Scheduling and Managing the Gantt Chart
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Decomposing the project structure (WBS)
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Defining activities and dependencies
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Critical path and key milestones
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Managing deadlines and slack
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Immediate execution of the schedule
Module 3: Managing Multiple Parallel Projects
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Prioritising projects and activities
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Managing competing priorities
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Coordinating across multiple entities
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Balancing capacity across projects
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Approaches for managing construction projects
Module 4: Resource and Risk Management
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Planning and allocating resources
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Managing capacity constraints
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Identifying project risks
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Assessing probability and impact
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Strategies for risk management and mitigation
Day 2: Process Optimisation and Stakeholder Management
Module 5: Lean Approaches in Construction
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Introduction to Lean Construction
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Identifying non-value-adding activities
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Analysing bottlenecks and inefficiencies
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Improving workflow
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Practical tools for continuous improvement
Module 6: Identifying and Managing Bottlenecks
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Analysis of current processes
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Identifying bottlenecks
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Managing dependencies between teams and implementers
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Overcoming obstacles in the process
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Improving inter-participant coordination
Module 7: Stakeholder Management
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Identifying stakeholders
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Impact and interest analysis
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Working with investors, implementers, and subcontractors
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Managing interactions with external clients
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Resolving conflicts and opposing interests
Module 8: Effective Communication in a Project Environment
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Organising project meetings
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Scheduling briefings and reviews
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Managing escalations
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Communication during issues and changes
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Practical scenarios and exercises
Day 3: Leadership, Productivity, and Digital Tools
Module 9: Leadership Skills for Project Managers
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Leadership in a project environment
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Delegation and follow-up of execution
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Managing team capacity
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Motivation and engagement
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Decision-making under pressure
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Change management
Module 10: Time and Personal Efficiency Management
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Prioritising tasks and activities
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Managing multiple briefings
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Efficient time allocation
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Managing operational capacity
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Practical techniques for boosting productivity
Module 11: Digital Tools and AI for Construction Project Management
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Introduction to Generative AI
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Possibilities and limitations of AI tools
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Preparing reports and project documentation
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Summarising briefings and correspondences
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Analysing and structuring information
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Preparing communication with stakeholders
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Crafting effective prompts for project management
Module 12: Practical Workshop and Application in the Working Environment
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Analysis of specific organisational challenges
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Work on concrete project scenarios
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Identifying improvement opportunities
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Developing practical solutions
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Plan for applying learnings after the training
Summary and Next Steps
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Key takeaways from the training
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Individual and team actions for improvement
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Recommendations for continuous application of best practices
Requirements
Participants should have:
- Practical experience in implementing, coordinating, or managing construction, infrastructure, or investment projects.
- Familiarity with the main lifecycle stages of a construction project.
- Experience in interacting with external ecosystems, including investors, contractors, implementers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
- Basic skills in using office applications (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, or equivalent tools).
- A willingness to actively participate in discussions, practical exercises, and case-based work.
Desirable (but not mandatory) knowledge
- Prior experience in project planning, scheduling, and resource or budget management.
- Familiarity with key concepts in project management such as deadlines, dependencies, risks, and resource planning.
- Basic knowledge of AI tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Gemini, or similar solutions.
Target Audience
- Project Managers
- Managers and experts in "Capital Construction"
- Investment specialists
- Engineers involved in project planning and coordination
- Project Coordinators
- Ecosystem and investor managers engaged with construction entities
- Specialists responsible for managing resources, deadlines, and interactions with stakeholders
No formal project management certification or prior specialised training is required. Participants should have practical experience in construction or investment projects and a desire to apply best practices to enhance efficiency in complex management environments.
Testimonials (1)
Understanding that in project management is more about tailoring and assessing each situation than just deciding what to do next.
