This course is designed to: • Understand project management principles and lifecycle • Develop project plans, define scopes, and create WBS • Use Microsoft Project for scheduling, resource management, and tracking • Master critical path analysis, resource leveling, and conflict resolution • Monitor and control projects with reporting tools and variance analysis • Enhance decision-making, risk management, and problem-solving skills Learning Outcome: • Understand the principles of project management and the project lifecycle. • Learn to develop project plans, define scopes, and create work breakdown structures (WBS). • Use Microsoft Project for scheduling tasks, managing resources, and tracking progress. • Master critical path analysis, resource leveling, and conflict resolution. • Monitor and control projects effectively using reporting tools and variance analysis. • Enhance decision-making, risk management, and problem-solving skills
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Network Diagrams, and Critical Path, Practical Exercise: Develop a complete construction schedule in MSP (e.g., residential/commercial building) Cost planning and budgeting techniques, Resource leveling and optimization in MSP
Identifying Project Risks Analyzing and Prioritizing Risks Mitigation and Contingency Planning Using Microsoft Project to Track Risks
Fundamentals of project management and its relevance in construction industry ,Project life cycle: Initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure Stakeholders project organization structures, and communication plans, Key skills for project managers: leadership, teamwork, negotiation, and decision-making
Overview of MSP interface and workspace Creating project calendars, defining tasks, milestones, and dependencies Developing Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for construction projects Resource allocation (labor, materials, equipment) and cost estimation Creating and interpreting Gantt Charts
Fundamentals of construction contracts and procurement systems FIDIC and Indian standard forms of contract overview Roles and responsibilities of clients, contractors, and consultants Contract administration: tendering, documentation, dispute resolution
Tracking project progress and updating schedules in MSP Generating performance and progress reports Managing delays, variations, and extensions of time
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Humaib Nasir is an accomplished academic and professional, currently serving as an Assistant Professor and Academic Operations Coordinator at the School of Civil Engineering, Lovely Professional University. He holds a Master’s in Environmental Engineering. He is also pursuing a Ph.D. at the National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar (NITJ), further advancing his expertise in the field. His academic achievements, combined with his international and national experiences, equip him with a well-rounded perspective. As an educator and coordinator, Humaib is committed to fostering academic excellence and operational efficiency, making him an asset to the academic community at Lovely Professional University