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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Construction Management Semester Syllabus
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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Construction Management Semester Syllabus
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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