CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

ARCH 5591
Course Syllabus
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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
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Course Outline
Course Title: Construction Management
Course Code: Arch 5591
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3hrs
Lab Hours: 0
Prerequisite: None
Course Category: Building Con. & Techniques
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Course Objective
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Part 3: Grading Policy

Points Description
10 Pop quizzes
10 Individual Assignments
20 Group Project
20 Mid-term exam
40 Final exam
100 Total Points Possible
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 INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT AND ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE

Overview Of The
01 Construction Industry
 INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT AND ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE

Overview Of The
01 Construction Industry
Architect’s Role In
02 Construction Projects
Project Lifecycle And
03 Delivery Methods
 INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT AND ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE

Overview Of The
01 Construction Industry
Architect’s Role In
02 Construction Projects
Project Lifecycle And
03 Delivery Methods
Architectural Practice
04 Competencies
 INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT AND ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE

Overview Of The
01 Construction Industry
Architect’s Role In
02 Construction Projects
Project Lifecycle And
03 Delivery Methods
Architectural Practice
04 Competencies
Emerging Technologies In
05 Construction
Overview of The Construction Industry
TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
• Residential Construction
Single family detached homes
Multifamily housing
Prefab, modular, kit homes
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
• Commercial Construction
Office towers
Retail – Shopping malls, big box stores, boutique retail
Hotels and resorts
Mixed use spaces
Overview of The Construction Industry
TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
• Institutional Construction
Community infrastructure: Schools
Hospitals and Medical office buildings
Museums
Churches, courthouses, cultural centers
Sports stadiums and arenas
• Industrial Construction
Manufacturing plants
Warehouses and distribution centers
Data centers
Mixed use spaces
Overview of The Construction Industry
TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
• Infrastructure Construction
Transportation
Roads
Highways
Railways
Bridges
Airports
Water infrastructure
Supply, treatment and distribution systems
Wastewater management plants
Energy infrastructure
Power generation station, transmission grid
Overview of The Construction Industry
ECONOMIC IMPACT
Globally
• Generates over $10 trillion in annual spending
Largest construction markets: China, USA & India
• Accounts for 13% of total GDP
• Provides over 7% of jobs
In Ethiopia
• Accounts for 4.4% of total GDP
• Employees around 1.3 M people

During economic downturns, infrastructure spending by

governments is often used to stimulate the economy and
create jobs.
Overview of The Construction Industry
INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDERS
• Owners
• Architects
• Engineers
• Contractors
• Suppliers
• Government Entities
• Local Community
Architect’s Role
DESIGN INFLUENCE ON CONSTRUCTABILITY
• Building forms and layouts
Burj Khalifa (Dubai, UAE)
Architect: Adrian Smith
Sydney Opera House (Sydney, Australia)
Architect: Peter Hall and Jorn Utzon
Heydar Aliyev Center (Baku, Azerbaijan)
Architect: Zaha Hadid
Guggenheim Museum (Bilbao, Spain)
Architect: Frank Gehry
Walt Disney Concert Hall (Los Angeles, USA)
Crystal Cathedral (California, USA)
Architect: Philip Johnson
Milwaukee Art Museum (Wisconsin, USA)
Architect: Santiago Calatrava
Architect’s Role
DESIGN INFLUENCE ON CONSTRUCTABILITY
• Building forms and layouts
• Structural systems selection
• Building envelope characteristics
• Material selection
Architect’s Role
DESIGN INFLUENCE ON CONSTRUCTABILITY
• Building forms and layouts
• Structural systems selection
• Building envelope characteristics
• Material selection
Construction Drawings and Specifications
• Site plans
• Floor plans
• Building & Wall sections
• Elevations & interiors
• Reflected ceiling plans
• Technical specifications
Architect’s Role
Bid Process and Procurement
• Prepare the bid document
• Reviewing qualifications of interested contractors
• Providing clarifications to bidders on design intent & contract documents
• Assessing suitability of proposed material brands
• Researching material costs
• Balancing cost control with quality objectives and risk mitigation
• Ensuring the awarded agreements fulfil design requirements
Architect’s Role
Bid Process and Procurement
• Prepare the bid document
• Reviewing qualifications of interested contractors
• Providing clarifications to bidders on design intent & contract documents
• Assessing suitability of proposed material brands
• Researching material costs
• Balancing cost control with quality objectives and risk mitigation
• Ensuring the awarded agreements fulfil design requirements
Construction Submittals and RFIs
• Meticulous checking of contractor plans, product data sheets,
material/finishes samples for conformance with contract documents
• Issuing prompt and clear replies to submittals and RFIs to prevent
delays
Architect’s Role
Site Observation and Progress Inspection
• Verifying in-place work matches approved plans, submittals, and
specifications for quality and completeness
• Spot checking dimensional accuracy, reviewing structural rebar spacing
and connections, formwork, HVAC duct and pipe runs, electrical
conduits and fixtures, plumbing piping and equipment
• Comparing on-site activity pace and task progress to the baseline
schedule
• Preparing observation reports with comprehensive records of progress,
issues identified, and any action items requiring follow-up.
NB: Photo documentation adds clarity
Architect’s Role
Project Closeout and Commissioning
• Performing punch list walkthrough to address final fix items, work
deficiencies, or corrections needed
• Confirming all fire safety, accessibility, system performance
commissioning checklists are completed
• Overseeing owner training on building equipment operation and
maintenance
• Verifying regulatory compliance for occupancy permitting and that the
building is ready for handoff
Project Phases
Pre-Design Phase
• Establishing the project scope, budget, schedule targets
• Analyzing site conditions, zoning requirements, infrastructure needs
• Conducting feasibility studies
• Verifying regulatory compliance for occupancy permitting and that the
building is ready for handoff
• Site analysis: topography, utilities, environmental factors, geotechnical
conditions
• Shaping the owner’s goals, spatial needs, and functional priorities
through the programming process
Project Phases
Schematic Design Phase
• Developing initial design concepts through sketches, massing models,
and spatial relationship diagrams
• Preparing drawings to illustrate the general building scale, organization
of program elements, and adjacencies.
• The building form starts to emerge – overall shape, facades, circulation
• Structural and MEP systems are sized to accommodate design loads
and building functionality
• Incorporating owner’s reviews on the schematic design
Project Phases
Design Development Phase
• Refining AR floor plans, sections and elevations
• Dimensioning, room sizes, openings, and other key details are
developed
• Increasing engineering coordination across structural, mechanical,
electrical and plumbing systems
• Major building materials, finishes, and assemblies are selected
considering aesthetics, performance, and costs
• Energy modeling is conducted to analyze envelope and systems from
sustainability viewpoint
Project Phases
Construction Documents Phase
• Highly detailed drawings and technical specifications are produced
• Plans, sections, elevations, schedules, diagrams convey architectural
build details
• Structural, MEP, civil drawings are integrated into coordinated
document set.
• Specification manual: provides technical data on all materials, finishes,
equipment, quality standards.
Project Phases
Bidding and Procurement Phases
• Bid packages for contractors are issued to request proposals from
interested contractors
• A selection process analyzes bidder qualifications, budget breakdowns,
proposed scopes, pricing, schedules, contingencies
• Contracts are awarded to the general contractor

NB: Agreements incorporate the contract drawings and specifications that

define project scope and quality expectations.
Project Phases
Construction Phase
• The project gets physically built by the contractor based on the contract
documents within the agreed schedule and budget
• The architect conducts site inspections and observations at regular
intervals to monitor adherence, progress, and work quality.
• Contractor payment applications are reviewed and approved based on
percentage work completed per the schedule
• Changes during construction are incorporated through change order
and supplemental documents
Project Phases
Closeout and Commissioning Phase:
• As construction nears completion, punch lists are issued to address any
final fix items or deficiencies
• Final compliance inspections are completed for building, fire,
accessibility codes, system performance
• For major projects, owner personnel are trained on building operations
and maintenance procedures
• The building is commissioned and occupancy granted once fully
conforming to contract requirements
Emerging Technologies
Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Model-centric process
• Immersive Visualization
• Coordination and Clash Detection
• Cost Estimation
• Construction Planning
• Lifecycle Management
Emerging Technologies
Virtual Reality / VR
Emerging Technologies
Virtual Reality / VR
• VR provides an immersive digital experience
• Empowers evaluative walkthroughs
• Enhanced understanding
Emerging Technologies
Augmented Reality / AR
Emerging Technologies
Augmented Reality / AR
• AR overlays and registers interactive digital elements
• Visualizes hidden systems behind finished surfaces
• Improves learning
Emerging Technologies
3D Printing
Emerging Technologies
3D Printing
• Additive construction
• Increased automation
• Geometry freedom
• Sustainability
• Customizations
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