Course Description

This intensive program equips construction professionals with advanced methodologies and practical tools for managing complex construction projects effectively. Participants will develop expertise in strategic project planning, resource optimization, risk management, and stakeholder coordination within high-stakes construction environments. The course addresses contemporary challenges in the construction industry, including sustainability requirements, technological integration, and regulatory compliance.

Course Objectives

  • Apply advanced project planning techniques specific to complex construction projects
  • Implement effective cost estimation, budgeting, and financial control measures
  • Develop comprehensive resource allocation and optimization strategies
  • Execute contract administration and procurement with enhanced effectiveness
  • Apply advanced scheduling techniques including critical path analysis and resource levelling
  • Implement effective quality control and assurance programs for construction projects
  • Manage construction site safety and risk mitigation strategies
  • Navigate complex regulatory requirements and compliance issues
  • Lead cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder relationships effectively
  • Integrate sustainable practices and technologies into construction project management

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for experienced project managers, construction managers, site engineers, contract managers, senior supervisors, and technical directors seeking to enhance their project and construction management capabilities.

Course Agenda

Day 1: Advanced Project Planning & Pre-Construction Strategies

  • Contemporary approaches to construction project lifecycle
  • Feasibility studies and advanced project selection techniques
  • Pre-construction planning and front-end loading methods
  • Value engineering and constructability reviews
  • Building Information Modeling (BIM) for project planning and visualization
  • Stakeholder identification and engagement strategies
  • Project governance frameworks and decision-making protocols
  • Advanced work breakdown structures for complex projects
  • Integration of design management with construction planning
  • Case study: Pre-construction planning for a complex infrastructure project

Day 2: Construction Financial Management & Contract Administration

  • Advanced cost estimation techniques for complex projects
  • Earned Value Management (EVM) and performance measurement
  • Cash flow forecasting and financial risk analysis
  • Budget optimization and cost control strategies
  • Contract types and selection criteria for construction projects
  • Claims management and dispute resolution techniques
  • Change order management and impact assessment
  • Procurement strategies and supply chain optimization
  • Construction insurance and bonds
  • Financial analysis and contract risk assessment







Day 3: Schedule Management & Resource Optimization

  • Advanced Critical Path Method (CPM) and Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)
  • Resource-constrained scheduling and levelling techniques
  • Look-ahead planning and short interval control
  • Schedule compression techniques: fast-tracking and crashing
  • Lean construction principles and Last Planner System
  • Equipment and material management optimization
  • Workforce planning and productivity improvement
  • Project acceleration strategies and recovery planning
  • Integration of schedule with cost and resource management
  • Schedule optimization for a major construction project



Day 4: Construction Quality, Safety & Risk Management

  • Advanced quality management systems for construction
  • Quality control and quality assurance techniques
  • Construction safety regulations and compliance strategies
  • Site safety management and incident prevention
  • Risk identification, assessment, and response planning
  • Quantitative risk analysis for construction projects
  • Environmental compliance and sustainability considerations
  • Weather risk management and mitigation
  • Technology applications for safety and quality monitoring
  • Managing quality and safety incidents

Day 5: Project Leadership & Integration Management

  • Strategic leadership for complex construction projects
  • Building and managing high-performance project teams
  • Communication planning and information management
  • Conflict resolution in multi-stakeholder environments
  • Managing client relationships and expectations
  • Progress monitoring, reporting, and control systems
  • Project closeout, commissioning, and handover strategies
  • Lessons learned and continuous improvement methodologies
  • Emerging trends in construction project management
  • Comprehensive construction management plan development

Assessment Methodology

All courses conducted by EdTech are begun with a written Pre-evaluation and end with a Post-evaluation. The instructor will evaluate the knowledge and skills of the participants according to the feedback given by participants. This proactive method will help to recognize the benefits and knowledge gained by participants through the course.

Training Methodology

Facilitated by a highly experienced specialist; this program will be conducted using extensively interactive methods, encouraging participants to share their own experiences and apply the program material to real-life work situations in order to stimulate group discussions and improve the efficiency of the subject coverage. Percentages of the total course hour classification are:

  • 30%  Theoretical lectures, Concepts and Role Play
  • 30%  Work Presentation and Techniques
  • 20%  Case Studies and Practical Exercises
  • 20%  Topic General Discussions with Relevant Videos

Course Manual

Participants will be provided with a comprehensive reference manual. This manual is a compilation of core valuable information, references, presentation methods and inspiring reading materials.

Course Certificate

At the completion of the course, all participants who successfully accomplished the required contact hours will receive an EdTech Course Completion Certificate as a testimony to their commitment to professional development and further education.

Why Edtech ?

  • Industry Experienced; Internationally Qualified Trainers
  • Hands-on Practical Sessions & Assignments
  • Intensive Study materials
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Realistic training methodology
  • High-Quality Training in Affordable Course Fees
  • Achievement Certificate, as approved by the Ministry of Education (Abu Dhabi Center for Technical and Vocational Education Training - ACTVET), HABC, AWS, IAOSHE, SHRM, etc.