The objectives of this course are to introduce the concepts and theories of project management and to provide a practical application of the concepts through a detailed case of a building project. Topics covered include feasibility analysis methods (including engineering economics methods), resource management, financial controls, contracts, and construction management (including scheduling, estimating, progress monitoring, regulations, turnover strategies, and operations arrangements).

Reading packet, available at CopyTech (Bldg. 11, Rm. 004). All readings required for class are included in the reading packet. Additional references for specific topics are on Reserve at Rotch Library.

1. Francis Ching, Building Construction Illustrated, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1991.
2. Michael T. Callahan, Daniel G. Quackenbush, James E. Rowings, Construction Project Scheduling, McGraw-Hill, New York, 1992.
3. Rosalie T. Ruegg, Harold E. Marshall, Building Economics, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1990.
4. Donald S. Barrie, Boyd C. Paulson, Professional Construction Management: Including C.M., Design-Construct, and General Contracting, McGraw-Hill, New York, 1992.

Readings are assigned for most lectures, and should be completed before the lecture. Individual assignments must submitted at the beginning of the class in which they are due.

Project reports from the teams can be submitted at the end of the class in which they are due. All members of the team should participate in the presentations. All members of each team are required to sign each report to indicate their concurrence with the material submitted in the report.

Graduate credit includes additional project work, explicitly comparing an alternative design and/or method, and assessing its impact on cost, schedule, quality, and long-term performance.