Managing Construction Projects
Learn how to plan a well-run construction project so you can enjoy a successful on-time, on-budget finish
During a construction project, an owner or project manager will be faced with not only their in-house staff capability assessment, but the additional tasks of deciding what aspects need outsourcing and the thorough, high-stakes processes of selecting the professionals to complete them.
Contract administrators, architects and managing engineers typically concentrate on the engineering aspects of a construction project. They may not have the financial acumen or background on your organization to make decisions that could affect thousands or millions of your dollars. Worse, overtime, change orders and equipment rentals only serve to pad their bottom line—who’s watching yours?
In “Managing Construction Projects,” you’ll learn how to assemble a successful team and clearly communicate your expectations for the project. Taught by experienced professionals in the construction field—including an architect and attorney—this course shows you how to build the best team, including outside firms, what key factors you must monitor during every project and how to effectively close out the project and coordinate the move. Plus, you’ll walk away with sample forms, examples, check lists and case studies to take back to the office for easy-access reference.
In short, “Managing Construction Projects” will teach you to plan a well-run construction project, remodel, renovation or commercial relocation to better position yourself and your company for a successful finish—on time, on budget...and out of court!
This two-day overview reveals key control points before, during and after the project:
Before You Begin
- Effective project planning and preparation—how to address things that can go wrong before you start
- Understanding the roles and responsibilities defined in your contracts
Who Does What?
- Who should be part of your project team to keep it accountable
- When, what and how much you should delegate to an outside firm
- Clarifying the scope of your architect’s services
Keeping It All On Track
- Communicating effectively with your team
- Controlling costs
- Key control factors you must monitor on every construction project
When There’s Trouble
- How to avoid legal disputes with proper planning
- When you really need an attorney for dispute resolution and negotiation
Closing the Loop
- Making sure everything is done when you are closing out complex jobs
Who should attend?
- Facility managers
- Project managers
- Construction managers
- Property managers
- Administrators
- Company officers and directors
- Owners
- Controllers
- Accountants
- Auditors
- Anyone on the team of a new construction project, renovation or corporate relocation
Your bonus for attending “Managing Construction Projects” and/or “Controlling Construction Costs”: an essential resource guide!
Return to your job with a comprehensive resource notebook filled with checklists, examples of documents and practical outlines that will help you handle specific challenges and keep your projects on time and on budget!
“A requirement for everyone who runs a project.”
Mark Fenstermacher, Director of Facility Services, Albert Lea Medical Center, Albert Lea, MN
“Great ideas to save time and be more efficient.”
Carol Famiani, Real Estate Senior Analyst, Verizon Wireless, Schaumburg, IL
“Great suggestions that I will be able to share with others when I return to work.”
Alice Butler, Operations Manager, Meriter Hospital, Madison, WI
“Dear Chuck,
I would like to commend you and UW-Madison for continuing to offer the two courses “Managing Construction Projects” and “Controlling Construction Costs” and keeping me on your mailing list.
When I was superintendent in Glenwood City, Wisconsin, I participated in the “Controlling Construction Costs” course in 1991. Over the next nine years, we passed three construction referenda and all three came in under budget. I attributed the success of these three construction projects to the skills I learned during the “Controlling Construction Costs” course.
In 2000, I became superintendent of the Port Washington-Saukville School District, and in 2002 we passed a construction referendum, which resulted in another project coming in under budget. Therefore, the UW-Madison courses had a positive impact on four successful construction projects in two different school districts and impacted many students and citizens.
I want to share with you a quote from the instructor of the 1991 course which has stuck with me:
“I am glad to see so many educators and hospital people here today. What contractors lose on other projects they make up on you because you don't know what you are doing.”
After I heard this quote, I knew I was in the right place and my time and money would be well spent.
Therefore, keep it going! The courses definitely make a difference. You are welcome to use any of my comments to encourage others to participate in the courses.
Best regards,”
Michael R. Weber, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools, Port Washington-Saukville School District, Port Washington, WI
The University of Wisconsin–Madison, as a member of the University Continuing Education Association (UCEA), authorizes this course for 1.4 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or 14 hours.
gsrenaski@exed.wisc.edu