THE COPPERBELT UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

Department of civil engineering and construction

Course: EC 521 – CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT & PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

Course Objectives:
To give students an understanding of construction project management principles from both the theory
and practice perspective.

Content:
- Introduction to construction Projects
- Civil Engineering Contracts
- Procurement of Contractors and Consultants
- Introduction to Construction Economics and Finance
- Project Cost Control including cash flow techniques
- Project Planning and Programming
- Construction Claims and Disputes
- Quality Assurance and Management
- Risk Analysis and Management
- Professional Practice – Engineering Ethics

Recommended Reading:
- Lavender, S. Management for the construction industry (CIOB), Longman.
- Pilcher, R. Principles of Construction Management. McGraw Hill.
- Harris, F and McCaffer, R. Modern Construction Management. BSP.
- Eschenbach, T.G. Engineering Economy – Applying Theory and Practice. Oxford
University Press

Presenter:
Eng A. Mwango (CE106)
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