Basics of Construction Economics and Project ManagementLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

On completion of the course the student:
• understands the basics of project management and takes them into consideration when planning a project
• recognises the risks related to construction projects
• can explain the meaning of construction for society, list the different branches of construction and explain their shares in the industry
• can list the parties and the stages of a construction project
• can explain the main contents of each stage and the roles of the user, planner, contractor, public authority, machine and equipment supplier.

Content

• Project as a concept
• Project types
• Project management plan
• Project management and its components
• Risk analyses
• Construction and society
• Stages and parties in a construction project
• Contracts and major documents in construction
• Cost management, emphasis on contract cost estimation
• Site supervision and occupational health and safety
• Quality control and environmental issues

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
• is aware of the key areas of project management
• is able to identify the risks related to construction projects
• is aware of the importance of construction in society, the different branches of construction and their shares in the industry
• is able to list the different parties and phases of a construction project
• is able to list the main contents and parties of the phases of a construction project.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to
• explain the key areas of project management
• describe the risks related to construction projects
• describe the importance of construction in society, the different branches of construction and their shares in the industry
• list the different parties and phases of a construction project
• explain the main contents and parties of the phases of a construction project.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has an excellent ability to apply the previous points to simple projects.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student
• is aware of the key areas of project management
• is able to identify the risks related to construction projects
• is aware of the importance of construction in society, the different branches of construction and their shares in the industry
• is able to list the different parties and phases of a construction project
• is able to list the main contents and parties of the phases of a construction project.