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INSTRUCTOR:
Nils J. Gransberg, Ph.D., DBIA, A.M.ASCE
Purpose and Background
Construction Administration is a fundamental responsibility of owners, engineers, and general contractors that plays a significant role in successfully achieving project objectives which covers a broad range of topics, roles, responsibilities, duties, obligations, etc.
This course will provide instruction on the fundaments of construction administration including an introduction to construction law and public contracts, utilizing contract documents for administrative tools, communication and management tools, project controls, administrative processes, payment, managing claims, and project close-out. Instruction will consist of traditional lecture modules and high impact cases studies as practical exercises.
Benefits and Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Apply procedures for effectively managing and controlling construction projects.
- Explain the function of key contract documents in the construction management process.
- Apply construction change order and claims negotiation process.
- Apply the application of project controls methodologies to a typical project.
Assessment of Learning Outcomes
Students' achievement of the learning outcomes will be assessed via a short post-test assessment (true-false, multiple choice, and/or fill in the blank questions).
Who Should Attend?
- Civil Engineers
- Project Managers
- Owner’s Representatives (Public & Private)
- Architects
- General Contractors
- Construction Professionals
Outline
- Introduction to Construction Administration
- Construction Documents as Contract Administration Tools
- Construction Law and Public Contracts
- Construction Safety
- Case Study #1: Contract Law
- Construction Planning and Scheduling
- Progress Payments
- Construction Operations and Quality Assurance
- Claims and Disputes
- Preparing for Negotiations
- Case Study #2: Project Dispute
How to Earn your CEUs/PDHs
This course is worth 1.4 CEUs /14 PDHs. To receive your certificate of completion, you will need to complete a short post-test and receive a passing score of 70% or higher within 30 days of the course.
How do I convert CEUs to PDHs?
1.0 CEU = 10 PDHs [Example: 0.1 CEU = 1 PDH]