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University of Maryland, College Park

Construction Management Fundamentals

University of Maryland, College Park via Coursera Specialization

Overview

Construction Management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to the many activities required to complete a project successfully. This requires both practitioners and students to understand the many aspects of the world of owners, designers, developers, local, state, & federal government agencies, tenants, regulatory agencies, community groups & stakeholders, contracting lawyers, zoning attorneys, environmental lawyers, insurance providers, financial agencies, bonding companies, and subcontractors. The successful Construction Manager must recognize the role of each participant, understand the nature of the project, and utilize modern management tools to bring the project forward in a timely and cost-effective manner. In addition, the Construction Manager also has his or her own organization and staffing to navigate including those of the owner and the designer.

Syllabus

Course 1: The Construction Management Industry and Profession
- Offered by University of Maryland, College Park. The industry and profession in construction management is big business. The construction ... Enroll for free.

Course 2: Construction Management Project Delivery Methods & Contracts
- Offered by University of Maryland, College Park. In this course, we will review the owner’s primary goal in choosing a project delivery ... Enroll for free.

Course 3: Construction Management Field Operations and Admin Tools
- Offered by University of Maryland, College Park. There are many costs associated with construction projects. Some costs are not directly ... Enroll for free.

Course 4: Sustainable Construction Management
- Offered by University of Maryland, College Park. Can building structures be sustainable? This course aims to answer that question. It ... Enroll for free.

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Taught by

Neil R. Schulman

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