Course Overview
Covers the process from the initial decision to evaluate an identified need or opportunity, through project planning and evaluation, to the decision either to proceed or to defer the project. Includes business/funding decisions, leading and organizing the development team and establishing the objective and obligations for the long term. Risk strategies for safe, functional, aesthetic, durable and financially viable buildings will also be discussed.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in CMGT 8020
Credits
1.0
- Retired
- This course has been retired and is no longer offered. Find other Flexible Learning courses that may interest you.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be better able to:
- Contribute to early planning for construction based on realistic project objectives.
- Identify the responsibilities and practices needed for business planning and project development, and their effect on construction.
- Distinguish the roles of the owner/developer, design consultants and construction advisor/ manager, and determine how quality, cost and scheduling are to be managed.
- Evaluate the benefits of public-private-partnerships for public sector projects and the effects of the owner consortium on how the project is planned and built.
- Outline a Business Case and funding plan.
- Anticipate specific construction methods, problems, opportunities, and risks, and communication required with designers.
- Recommend and justify a risk management approach in construction planning, including overview of insurance options.
- Review how potential project problems affect the choice of delivery method.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2004
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