EXCST 4202 - Construction Planning and Scheduling
Course Description
Through examining practical construction considerations, this course emphasizes critical path planning and scheduling methods. Topics will include network diagrams, time/resource/cost interrelationships, selection of crew, method and equipment, schedule monitoring, group planning techniques and monitoring, updating, and progress reporting.
This course may be eligible for the Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant (CAPG), with final approval determined by CAPG administrators. Employers and applicants can review the CAPG guidelines and full details on the University of Albertaโs Continuing Education website.
Who Should Take This Course?
Aimed at a wide range of construction workers, including tradesmen and journeymen, managers and supervisors, administrators, contractors, consultants, architects, and construction business owners.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- ๐ธ Identify and explain the roles and responsibilities outlined on the construction project organization chart.
- ๐ธ Present and practice the manual diagramming and calculation technique of the Critical Path Method (CPM).
- ๐ธ Demonstrate the Critical Path Method as a group planning technique.
- ๐ธ Present and practice methods of planning project resource budgets within project time constraints.
- ๐ธ Present and practice methods of monitoring and updating project time plans and resource budgets.
- ๐ธ Apply manual CPM time and resource planning methods to an example of construction project.
- ๐ธ Demonstrate the calculation methods and describe the terminology used by CPM-based software products (Excel, Microsoft, etc.).
Notes
- ๐ธRecognized by CIQS, Gold Seal, and Blue Seal both as required education for accreditation and continuing professional development (post-accreditation maintenance).
- ๐ธComprehensive content that covers topics such as cost, time management, resources, and industry best practices within construction project coordination and management.
- ๐ธVaried class dynamics, with learning facilitated through lectures, group projects, case studies, and assignments.
- ๐ธ Learning materials available through CE Canvas, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool.
- ๐ธ This course includes computer-based activities (you’ll use Excel, and Microsoft Project will be demonstrated in class).
Applies Towards the Following Programs
- Construction Estimating and Planning Certificate : Courses in the Certificate
- Construction Management and Administration Diploma : Required Courses