Fundamentals of Construction Management

C&EE X 407.1

Learn the basic principles and responsibilities of the construction management team and general contractor for commercial, civil and residential construction projects.

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What you can learn.

  • Define roles and responsibilities of the project management team
  • Identify how the teams’ roles change with each phase of the build
  • Compare project delivery methods
  • Describe types of contracts, project administration, labor relations and safety
  • Perform general contractor duties including estimating, scheduling and cost control

About this course:

This course covers the basic principles and responsibilities in construction management, including interface requirements between real estate, leasing, legal, feasibility, finance, lending, marketing, accounting, and public agencies; defining and controlling the scope of a project; and functions of the construction manager: planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and managing the other team members. Other topics include management principles, estimating, scheduling, budgeting, purchasing, design, safety, insurance, construction techniques, labor, and public relations.

Winter 2020 Schedule

Available Format(s):

Classroom

These courses meet in person and make use of an online presence to varying degrees.

Available
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Wednesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Instructor: Diego Ramirez
371275
Fee:
$999.00
Updating...
25 days left. Enroll by Jan 8, 2020
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Notes

Visitors not permitted. Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 22, 2020
Course Requirements
Book: Project Management in Construction, Sixth Edition by Sidney Levy
©2011 McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 0071753109
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Jan 8, 2020
6:00PM - 9:00PM
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 211
Lecture
Wed Jan 15, 2020
6:00PM - 9:00PM
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 211
Lecture
Wed Jan 22, 2020
6:00PM - 9:00PM
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 211
Lecture
Wed Jan 29, 2020
6:00PM - 9:00PM
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 211
Lecture
Wed Feb 5, 2020
6:00PM - 9:00PM
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 211
Lecture
Wed Feb 12, 2020
6:00PM - 9:00PM
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 211
Lecture
Wed Feb 19, 2020
6:00PM - 9:00PM
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 211
Lecture
Wed Feb 26, 2020
6:00PM - 9:00PM
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 211
Lecture
Wed Mar 4, 2020
6:00PM - 9:00PM
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 211
Lecture
Wed Mar 11, 2020
6:00PM - 9:00PM
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 211
Lecture
Wed Mar 18, 2020
6:00PM - 9:00PM
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 211
Available
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Monday 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Location: UCLA Extension DTLA
Instructor: Salim Elachkar
371307
Fee:
$999.00
Updating...
23 days left. Enroll by Jan 6, 2020
See Details
Notes

Visitors not permitted. Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 20, 2020
Course Requirements
Book: Project Management in Construction by Sidney M Levy
ISBN 978-0-07-175310-4
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Mon Jan 6, 2020
6:00PM - 9:00PM
UCLA Extension DTLA
UCLA Extension DTLA 103
Lecture
Mon Jan 13, 2020
6:00PM - 9:00PM
UCLA Extension DTLA
UCLA Extension DTLA 103
Lecture
Mon Jan 20, 2020
6:00PM - 9:00PM
UCLA Extension DTLA
UCLA Extension DTLA 103
Lecture
Mon Jan 27, 2020
6:00PM - 9:00PM
UCLA Extension DTLA
UCLA Extension DTLA 103
Lecture
Mon Feb 3, 2020
6:00PM - 9:00PM
UCLA Extension DTLA
UCLA Extension DTLA 103
Lecture
Mon Feb 10, 2020
6:00PM - 9:00PM
UCLA Extension DTLA
UCLA Extension DTLA 103
Lecture
Mon Feb 17, 2020
6:00PM - 9:00PM
UCLA Extension DTLA
UCLA Extension DTLA 103
Lecture
Mon Feb 24, 2020
6:00PM - 9:00PM
UCLA Extension DTLA
UCLA Extension DTLA 103
Lecture
Mon Mar 2, 2020
6:00PM - 9:00PM
UCLA Extension DTLA
UCLA Extension DTLA 103
Lecture
Mon Mar 9, 2020
6:00PM - 9:00PM
UCLA Extension DTLA
UCLA Extension DTLA 103
Lecture
Mon Mar 16, 2020
6:00PM - 9:00PM
UCLA Extension DTLA
UCLA Extension DTLA 103

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This course applies towards the following certificates & specializations…

Construction Management Core
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