Hope Enterprise University College

School of Architecture

Construction Management
Semester I Syllabus

Part 1: Course Information

Instructor Information
Instructor: Hiruy Girma
Office: Staff Room
Office Hours: Wednesday 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM & 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
E-mail: hiruygirma326@gmail.com

Course Outline
Course Title: Construction Management
Course Code: Arch 5591
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3hrs
Lab Hours: 0
Prerequisite: None
Course Category: Module 5; Building Construction and Techniques
Year: 5th Year
Semester: I

Course Description
This course provides future architects with core technical knowledge
and professional skills in construction management. Students will
gain proficiency in construction contracts, planning, scheduling,
safety, materials, equipment, quality, cost control, and project
administration. Additional topics cover architectural practice, human
resources, risk management, ethics, and legal responsibilities of the
architect’s role.
Through lectures, assignments, readings and projects, students will
learn to analyze and manage key phases of the construction
process. Skills developed include drafting and negotiating contracts,
developing detailed schedules and budgets, overseeing safe and
high-quality construction, contractors and running an architectural
firm.
Upon completion, students will have a comprehensive understanding
of construction management to contribute to projects and firms after
graduation.

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Course Objectives
By the end of this course students will be able to
 Analyze key stages of the construction process and the
architect’s evolving role.
 Draft and modify standard construction contracts and
subcontracts.
 Read detailed construction schedules
 Implement safety procedures, quality control processes, and
cost control measures.
 Coordinate and oversee construction activities through
observation, documentation and construction.
 Manage human resources, materials procurement, and
equipment logistics for construction projects.
 Understand project delivery methods and collaborate with other
construction professionals.
 Identify and mitigate potential construction risks through
insurance, bonding, and preventative strategies.
 Recognize ethical and legal obligations of architects related to
construction services.

Textbook & Course Materials

Text books
 Facilities Planning, 4th Edition, Tompkins et al., 2010
 Construction Management Fundamentals, 2nd Edition, Clifford J.
Schexnayder et al., 2004

References, Recommended Texts & Other Readings

 Project Management Planning and Control Techniques, 4th
Edition, Rory Burke, John Willey and Sons, Ltd., 2008
 Project Management, 2nd Edition, Gray, Clifford F. & Erick W.,
2003
 Construction Management for Architects, 3rd Edition, Sidney
Levy, 2014
 Architect’s Handbook of Construction Project Management, 12 th
Edition, Joseph A. Demkin, AIA, 2008

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Part 2: Topic Outline/Schedule

Week Session Topic
Week 1 / Oct 11 Syllabus review and introductions
Week 2 / Oct 18 Introduction to Construction Management and
Architectural Practice
 Overview of construction industry
 Architect’s role in construction projects
 Project lifecycle and delivery methods
 Architectural practice competencies
 Emerging technologies
Week 3 / Oct 25 Construction Contracts
 Contract types – pros and cons
 Bid process
 Analyzing terms and conditions
 Change orders and claims
Week 4 / Nov 1 Construction Planning
 Activity sequencing
 Gantt charts
 Critical path analysis
 Resource allocation
Week 5 / Nov 8 Construction Scheduling
 Resource leveling
 Software tools
 Updates and monitoring
 Schedule optimization
Week 6 / Nov 15 Construction Safety
 OSHA standards
 Hazard prevention
 Procedures and equipment
 Training requirements
Week 7 / Nov 22 Mid Term Exam
Week 8 / Nov 29 Construction Materials Management
 Material selection
 Procurement and delivery logistics
 Inventory management
Week 9 / Dec 6 Human resource management
 Staffing needs assessment
 Hiring and training
 Personnel allocation
 Team collaboration
Week 10 / Dec Construction Equipment and Machinery
13  Major equipment types
 Equipment selection factors
 Site logistics and access planning
Week 11 / Dec Quality Control
20  Standards and testing
 Inspection procedures
 Documentation
 Deficiency identification

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Week Session Topic

Week 12 / Dec Financial Management
27  Estimating and budgeting
 Cash flow management
 Earned value analysis
Week 13 / Jan 3 Risk Management
 Risk identification
 Avoidance and mitigation
 Insurance and bonds
 Liability and indemnification
Week 14 / Jan 10 Ethics and Legal Responsibilities
 Professional ethics
 Legal obligations
 Liability and advising clients
 Conflicts of interest
Week 15 & 16 Final Exam Weeks

Part 3: Grading Policy

Graded Course Activities
Points Description
10 Pop quizzes
10 Individual Assignments
20 Group Project
20 Mid-term exam
40 Final exam
100 Total Points Possible

Part 4: Course Policies

Attend Class
Students are expected to attend all class sessions as listed on the
course calendar.

Complete Assignments
Assignments must be submitted by the given deadline or special
permission must be requested from instructor before the due date.
Extensions will not be given beyond the next assignment except
under extreme circumstances.

All discussion assignments must be completed by the assignment

due date and time. Late or missing discussion assignments will
affect the student’s grade.

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