Course Overview
Participants will be introduced to the primary elements of the start-up and management of a construction company. Start-up sections include strategic planning, business plan development and marketing. Construction management sections include strategic alignment, bidding, estimating, procurement, costing, changes to the contract and a communication workshop. Health and safety responsibilities of a construction project will be introduced from the perspective of the prime contractor.
Prerequisite(s)
- Admission to the BTech Construction Management degree program.
Credits
3.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Define competitive bidding, estimating, and closing processes.
- Identify business related risks.
- Identify sources of potential clients.
- Explain effective change order processes.
- Discuss the role of a prime contractor on project work sites.
- Describe the importance of effective communication and organizational skills that are required for businesses to thrive in a competitive construction market.
- Illustrate ways to develop client relationships through strategic alignment, partnering, and marketing.
- Demonstrate the different responsibilities of the owner, consultants, and contractor on a project.
- Analyze one’s capabilities and resources in relation to business start-up requirements.
- Select the appropriate business entity document for specific business formats.
- Develop a Business Plan.
Effective as of Fall 2022
Related Programs
Construction Enterprise Management (CMGT 8435) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Construction and the Environment
- Construction Management
Bachelor of Technology Full-time/Part-time
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