EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY

1902                       School of Technology                       2010
108 Years of Excellence! 

INT 4243 
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT (3-0-3)
SPRING 2010

MW 2:00 – 3:40 p.m.
KH 4431
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COURSE DESCRIPTION

Principles of project management applied in the construction industry.  Contracting, specifications, 	codes, safety practices, and management practices utilized in the modern construction projects.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completing the course, students should be able to: 
•	Explain the Project Management Cycle; Estimating, Planning, Controlling.
•	Recognize the diverse participants in a construction project such as owner, architect, engineer, contractor, construction project manager, and inspector.
•	Define the chain of command and the basic responsibilities of each one of the project participants and the role they play. 
•	Differentiate between different types of contracts
•	Demonstrate working knowledge of the methods applied to successfully manage related activities in construction projects.

ADOPTED TEXT

Gould, F.E. and Joyce, N.E., “Construction Project Management," Second Edition, Prentice Hall Publishers, NJ, 2003. 

RECOMMENDED TEXTS

1.	Collier, K., “Managing Construction,” Delmar Publishers, Inc., Albany, NY, 1994.
2.	Barrie, D.S. & Paulson, B.C., “Professional Construction Management,” 3rd Edition, McGraw-Hill, Inc., NY, 1992.
3.	Oberlender, G.D., “Project Management for Engineering and Construction,” McGraw-Hill, Inc., NY, 1993.

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COURSE OUTLINE
	
Class	Date		WK	Topic						Readings 	
	
1	M 1-11		1	Introduction	

2	W 1-13			Text Preface 					v-vii
Ch 1: Conclusion				24-25
Ch 1: Objectives 				2
Ch 1: The Construction Industry			1-26		
		
M 1-18		2	No Classes (MLK Birthday)

3	W 1-20			Ch 2: Conclusion				54					Ch 2: Objectives				30	
Ch 2: Project Participants 			29-54 

4	M 1-25		3	Ch 3: Conclusion				81
Ch 3: Objectives 				58
Ch 3: Organizing & Leading the Construction Project 57-68

5	W 1-27			Ch 3: Organizing & Leading the Construction Project 69-82

6	M 2-1		4	Ch 4: Conclusion				115-117
Ch 4: Objectives				86
Ch 4: Project Delivery Methods			85-100
(Research paper topic selection)

7	W 2-3			Ch 4: Project Delivery Methods			100-117

8	M 2-8		5	CPMan Cycle					HO

9	W 2-10			CPMan Cycle					HO
TEST I

10	M 2-15		6	Ch 5: Conclusion				132
Ch 5: Objectives				120
Ch 5: Project Chronology			119-132

11	W 2-17			Ch 6: Conclusion				164
Ch 6: Objectives				136
Ch 6: Construction Services During Design 	135-141

12	M 2-22		7	Ch 6: Construction Services During Design 	141-152	

13	W 2-24			Ch 6: Construction Services During Design 	152-164

14	M 3-1		8	Ch 7: Conclusion				194-195
Ch 7: Objectives				168
Ch 7: Bidding & Procurement			167-181

15	W 3-3			Ch 7: Bidding & Procurement			181-195

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Class	Date		WK	Topic						Readings

16	M 3-8		9	Ch 8: Conclusion				216
Ch 8: Objectives				200
Ch 8: Construction & Closeout			199-207
TEST II

17	W 3-10			Ch 8: Construction & Closeout			207-216

M 3-15 to F 3-19	Spring Recess

18	M 3-22		10	Ch 9: Conclusion				246
Ch 9: Objectives				220
Ch 9: Estimating Project Costs			219-230

19	W 3-24			Ch 9: Estimating Project Costs			230-246

20	M 3-29		11	Ch 10: Conclusion				275					Ch 10: Objectives				250
Ch 10: Project Planning & Scheduling 		249-261

21	W 3-31			Ch 10:Project Planning & Scheduling 		261-275

22	M 4-5		12	Ch 11: Conclusion				313-314
Ch 11: Objectives				280
Ch 11: Controlling Project Cost, Time, and Quality	279-293

23	W 4-7			Ch 11: Controlling Project Cost, Time, and Quality	294-305

24	M 4-12		13	Ch 11: Controlling Project Cost, Time, and Quality	305-314
TEST III

25	W 4-14			Ch 12: Conclusion				352-353
Ch 12: Objectives				318
Ch 12: Job Site Administration 			317-329
	(Research paper submission)

26	M 4-19		14	Ch 12: Job Site Administration 			330-347

27	W 4-21			Ch 12: Job Site Administration 			347-353
Ch 13: Conclusion				375
Ch 13: Objectives				356
Ch 13: Construction Law			368-371, 375

28	M 4-26		15	Ch 14: Conclusion				405
				Ch 14: Objectives				380
Ch 14: Construction Safety & Health 		379-392

29	W 4-28			Ch 14: Construction Safety & Health 		392-405

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THE SYLLABUS AND THE COURSE

This syllabus is offered as a guideline to assist students in understanding the overall direction of the course.  It is important to note, however, that the syllabus does not account for all possible circumstances and is subject to change.  While student opinions may be solicited with respect to changes in the course, the instructor reserves the right to make alterations. The course will employ a technique that includes readings, videos, lectures, discussions, quizzes, home work, tests, and a written research project.  Students are encouraged and expected to actively participate in class discussions and activities. Subject matter depends largely on students’ independent readings and library and Internet research.

Students who are organized and serious learners, who begin with genuine interest in construction project management, along with basic arithmetic, written communication, reading skills, and ability to work with people, can end with the knowledge and skills required to become successful construction project managers.

COURSE WORK CRITERIA
•	Homework - QQ4U: All chapter review questions at the end of each chapter are posted weekly in the WebCT in Assessments. They are labeled QQ4U-# where QQ4U stands for “Quick Quiz For You” and where # is the chapter number. They are mainly in a multiple choice, True/False formats. They are submitted on-line. Submission deadlines are listed in the Schedule.
•	Quiz - WQ4U: Are posted weekly in the WebCT in Assessments. They are labeled WQ4U-# where WQ4U is Weekly Quiz For You and where # is the chapter number. They are mainly in an essay format. They are submitted on-line. Submission deadlines are listed in the Schedule.
•	Special assignments/Activities: Are assigned periodically during the semester. They are submitted in both hard copy and digital formats. Submission deadlines are one week after assignments/Activities are given. Digital copy is submitted as a Word “.doc” or “.rtf” attached to an e-mail sent to wahby@www.eiu.edu
•	A student may get an extra 5% bonus for additional work of his or her choice that shows involvement and command of subject matter.  This work must be approved and discussed during the semester with the professor as it is being prepared.  No work duplicates are allowed, and work approval is first-come, first served.
•	There are three open book tests, utilizing an essay, true-false, and multiple choice formats. They are administered on-line.
Test I covers materials discussed from first class through last class before the test. 
Test II covers materials discussed from Test I through last class before Test II. 
Test III covers materials discussed from Test II through last class before Test III. 
•	An open book, comprehensive final exam covering all materials discussed throughout the semester, utilizing an essay, true-false, and multiple choice formats.
All WebCT assignments, postings and tests will be due by 11:59 p.m. CST on Sunday of each week unless otherwise indicated. 

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GENERAL NOTES

•	Homework: The course work includes readings, homework (QQ4U) & (WQ4U), special assignments, a research project, three tests, and a final exam. All QQ4U are found at the end of each chapter in the text from which the readings are assigned, unless otherwise indicated. You will answer the questions in WebCT.
•	Each of the assigned readings is expected to be completed before corresponding class date, regardless of the activities that may take place in that class. The quizzes and tests will cover those readings besides what is presented in class. It is recommended that students stick to the dates given for each reading to organize their study time. Before starting the first reading assigned in a particular chapter, it is also recommended that students would read the Student Learning Objectives as well as the Conclusion of that chapter. The Student Learning Objectives, found at the beginning of the chapter, would help focus students' thoughts as they read. The Conclusion, found at the end of the chapter, would help students get the Big Picture of that chapter.
•	Research Paper: Each student shall write in a topic of his or her own choosing in the area of Construction Project Management. The instructor must approve these topics before beginning the process and before Monday, February 1, 2010.  No topic duplicates are allowed, and topic approval is first-come, first served.  Progress of report must be discussed with professor at least twice during the writing process. Research papers, after editing, may become part of the ongoing EIU/SoT Undergraduate Research Publications. Deadline for submitting the hard copy, the digital copy, and a PowerPoint presentation of the reports is Monday, April 12, 2010. 
•	If you “miss” classes, you will not “miss classes” – meaning you will become numbed to missing classes. Attending classes as well as missing them is a habit.  Get into the habit of always being in class.  Attendance will be taken in each class to help you with that resolution. Students with documented excused absences may take make-up exams.

COURSE WORK EVALUATION SYSTEM

•	Homework and assignments must be submitted by the deadlines announced.
•	Students with documented excused absences may take make-up exams.
•	Typical Scale for Grading:
		       90 – 100 = A
		       80 – 89   = B
		       70 – 79   = C
		       60 – 69   = D
 			       0   – 59   = F
•	Breakdown of final grades:
					Homework - QQ4U 		15%
Quiz - WQ4U 			15%
Special assignments		15%
Class participation		  5% 
Research project 		15%
Three tests 			15%
Final exam 			20%
Total 		           100%

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•	Students with disabilities: If you have a documented disability and wish to discuss academic accommodations, please contact me or the coordinator of the Office of Disability (581-6583) as soon as possible.

FINAL EXAM

On-Line, Thursday, May 6, 2010, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.

Professor: Wafeek S. Wahby, Ph.D., B.Th.
Office: 3132 Klehm Hall
Office Phone: 581-2318
E-mail: wahby@www.eiu.edu
Web Site: www. eiu.edu/~wahby
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                         T   8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
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