CPM Student Handbook 2013 (1).pdf

Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning College Administration 850 Fountain St. S., Cambridge, ON N3H 0A8 Canada, 519.748.5220, www.conestogac

CONESTOGA COLLEGE

School of Engineering & Information Technology

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Program Handbook

2013/2014

Please refer to the current Student Guide for

Conestoga Policies and Procedures

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Table of Contents

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION ....................3

Executive Dean........................................................................................................... 3

Chair.......................................................................................................................... 3

Program Manager ....................................................................................................... 3 Program Co-ordinator ..3

PROGRAM INFORMATION ...........................................................................................................4

Program Description.................................................................................................... 4

Admission Requirement .............................................................................................. 4

Program outcome........................................................................................ 5 Completion Requirement.............................................................................................. 6

Program Design & Course Schedule............................................................................. 7

Course Description........................................................................................... ........ 10

IMPORTANT DATES ..12 PROGRAM STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES ..13

Attendance . 13 Supplemental Privilege 13

Evaluation 13 Results of Evaluation .. 14 Program Practice Regarding Student Work .14 Late Submission of Student Work..14 Extension of Submission of Student Work ..15

Guidelines for Writing Tests and Exams 15 Failures and Discontinuance ... 16

OTHER COLLEGE POLICIES..17 FACILITY INFORMATION.............................................................................................................18

After Hours Access Policy & Parking ............................................................................18

Computer Labs: .........................................................................................................18 SAFETY INFORMATION.............................................................................................................19

Basic Safety ..............................................................................................................19

Emergency Procedures ..............................................................................................19

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SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INFOMATION

Executive Dean

Julia Biedermann, Ph.D., P.Eng. Cambridge, A2205-4 519-748-5220 x3212 [email protected]

Chair

Karen Cain, Ph.D., P.Eng. Cambridge, A2205-6 519-748-5220 x2244

[email protected]

Program Manager

Robin Carmichael, M.F.A. Cambridge, A2205-7 519-748-5220 x2310 [email protected]

Administrative Assistant Fatima Armas Cambridge, A2205 519-748-5220 x3342 [email protected]

Program Co-ordinator

Abdul Mohamed, PhD. Office Location: Cambridge Campus, A3219 519-748-5220 x2428 [email protected]

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PROGRAM INFORMATION Program Description

This one year (two semester) program will provide specialized and practical training in construction

project management for graduates of diploma and degree programs in construction related fields.

Students will take six courses each semester for a program total of 555 hours. . In addition to core

skills in contract administration, quality management, value engineering, project planning &

scheduling and risk management, students will gain knowledge in softer skills related to leadership,

communication and negotiation. Learning will be enhanced through the use of projects, case studies

and group work. Graduates will be prepared for employment with general contractors, sub-

contractors, consulting firms, government agencies involved in capital development, etc., and able

to function within multi-disciplinary teams consisting of project managers, architects, engineers,

regulators, environmental consultants, contractors, trade contractors and construction professionals.

This program is available to be taken on a full-time or part-time basis. Courses are scheduled in the

late afternoon and early evening to facilitate students who wish to take the program on a part-time

basis while currently employed. Courses may also be scheduled to be delivered on Saturdays.

Admission is available in both September and January.

Courses are delivered at the Cambridge Campus, 850 Fountain St. S, Cambridge, ON N3H 0A8.

Occasionally, evening courses may be delivered at the Doon Campus, 299 Doon Valley Drive,

Kitchener, ON N2G 4M4.

Admission Requirements

Advanced diploma or degree in a construction related field such as:

Architectural Technology,

Construction Engineering Technology,

Civil Engineering Technology,

Civil Engineering,

Environmental Engineering,

Architectural Studies.

OR Equivalent Experience:

Graduates from other disciplines who have degree or advanced diploma ( such as mechanical,

electrical , business admin, etc.) can be admitted to the program if they have construction related

work experience with approval from the program coordinator.

NOTE:

Applicants possessing degrees/diplomas from institutions where the language of instruction was

not English will be required to provide test scores as evidence of their English language

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proficiency. Test scores, if required, would be a minimum of TOEFL PBT 580 with a TWE of 4.5

or 92 internet-based; IELTS 6.5 with no bands less than 6.0; CAEL 70 with no sub-test band

scores less than 60; or equivalent scores in other recognized standard tests of English.

We offer a language program for students whose English language skills are below the standard

required for admission but all other admission criteria have been met. You will be eligible for

admission to the degree program after completion of level 4 of the General Arts and Science -

English Language Studies (ELS) program with an overall grade average of 80% and no grade

less than 75%. Your placement in the ELS program is determined by scores on an in-house

English language test or TOEFL or IELTS.

Admission Procedures

Submit proof of admission requirements.

Final selection is made following an assessment of the admission requirements.

Qualified applicants may be required to meet with program personnel to assess program

suitability and aptitude.

NOTE:

Computer literacy and a working knowledge of MS Windows, word processing, and

spreadsheets are expected.

Program Outcomes

Through successful completion of this program, the graduate will have reliably demonstrated the

ability to:

1. Assess requirements for development and construction industry business planning and

management.

2. Formulate strategies for resource planning and management

3. Analyze and explain the fundamentals of codes and legal issues including contract law for the

purpose of decision making, conflict resolution, problem solving, etc.

4. Lead development and construction projects through the required approval processes.

5. Formulate and assess options for specific project requirements based on the application of risk

analysis, risk management theory and value engineering.

6. Explain the principles of, and demonstrate proficiency in the practices of construction project

management including: initiating, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and project close-

out.

7. Apply the principles and practices of team-building and leadership in an interdisciplinary setting

including negotiation, problem-solving and conflict resolution to construction project

management.

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8. Apply quality planning, quality assurance, quality control and other tools of modern quality

management such ISO 9000, Six sigma to construction project.

Completion Requirements

Students must successfully complete all courses as outlined in the Program Design. All courses must

be completed within 4 years of acceptance into the program in order to graduate. A student taking

longer than fours year to complete the program will be responsible for meeting any changes that may

result from a change in the program design.

Students who begin full time studies in the fall semester (September) will be able to complete

(graduate) from the program within two consecutive semesters (Fall and Winter, i.e, 8 months).

Students who begin full time studies in the winter semester will have a four months break in their

studies from May to August. Full time studies resume in September and all courses can be

completed by end of December. Please see course schedule for both fall and winter registered

students in table 1 and table 2 below.

Full time students who do not complete all required courses in one academic year may be able to

continue on a part-time basis with approval from the program coordinator.

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Program Design And Course Schedule

Table 1. Course Schedule for Fulltime Students Beginning in Fall Semester

Semester Course Code Course Name Credits Hours

Fall CONS8010 Construction Planning & Scheduling 3 45

Fall CONS8030 Construction Cost Management 3 45

Fall CONS8000 Construction Risk Management 3 45

Fall MGMT8200 Leadership in Project Management 3 45

Fall CONS8020 Contract Administration 3 45

Fall ECON8000 Engineering Economics 3 45

Total credits and hours for level 18 270

Winter CONS8040 Value Engineering & Life Cycle Costing 3 45

Winter CONS8050 Construction Quality Management 3 45

Winter CONS8060 Development Economics 3 45

Winter CONS8070 Applied Environmental Law & Construction Safety

3 45

Winter FIN8030 Financial Management 3 45

Winter CONS8080 Major Project in Construction Proj Mgt 4 60


Credits Hours

In class credits / hours 37 555

Coop credits / hours 0 0

Total program CREDITS / hours 37 555

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Table 1. Course Schedule for Fulltime Students Beginning in Winter Semester

Semester Course Code Course Name Credits Hours

Winter CONS8010 Construction Planning & Scheduling 3 45

Winter CONS8040 Value Engineering & Life Cycle Costing 3 45

Winter CONS8050 Construction Quality Management 3 45

Winter CONS8060 Development Economics 3 45

Winter CONS8070 Applied Environmental Law & Construction Safety

3 45

Winter FIN8030 Financial Management 3 45


Spring No Courses are offerred 0 0

Fall CONS8030 Construction Cost Management 3 45

Fall CONS8000 Construction Risk Management 3 45

Fall MGMT8200 Leadership in Project Management 3 45

Fall CONS8020 Contract Administration 3 45

Fall ECON8000 Engineering Economics 3 45

Fall CONS8080 Major Project in Construction Proj Mgt 4 60


Credits Hours

In class credits / hours 37 555

Coop credits / hours 0 0

Total program CREDITS / hours 37 555

Table 3. Planned Schedule of Delivery for Evening Courses

2012-13 2013-14 2014-15

Course Code Course Name F W F W F W

CONS8010 Construction Planning & Scheduling X X

CONS8030 Construction Cost Management X

CONS8000 Construction Risk Management X

MGMT8200 Leadership in Project Management X

CONS8020 Contract Administration X X

ECON8000 Engineering Economics X X

CONS8040 Value Engineering & Life Cycle Costing X

CONS8050 Construction Quality Management X X

CONS8060 Development Economics X

CONS8070 Applied Environmental Law & Construction Safety X X

FIN8030 Financial Management X X X

CONS8080 Major Project in Construction Proj Mgt X

Note: The part-time program runs concurrently with the full-time program and as a result courses delivered during the day may also be available for

part-time registration.

Planned schedule is subject to change based on enrollment and instructor availability.

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Course Descriptions

SEMESTER 1

Course Code Title & Description

CONS8010 Construction Planning & Scheduling

The course covers in detail all major scheduling subjects. Topics covered include: developing work breakdown structure (WBS); integrating WBS to critical path method (CPM), cost breakdown structure (CBS), and organizational break down structure (OBS); strategic planning; define project activity and determine activity durations; develop schedules using bar-chart, arrow diagram and precedence diagram; time in contract provisions; resource allocation and levelling; resource and time constrained scheduling; cost estimating and budgeting; project monitoring; project control using S-curve; double S-curve and earned value analysis; the impact of scheduling decisions on productivity; CPM in dispute resolution; linear scheduling; scheduling under uncertainty and computer application in project planning and scheduling.

CONS8030 Construction Cost Management

This course provides students the different estimating techniques, topics include: preliminary estimate, elemental analysis estimate, detailed estimate and estimation of direct cost, overhead cost, contingency and mark-up. It also discusses bidding procedures, bidding strategy, bid closing and computer application in cost estimating and project cost control. Students are required to prepare a term project that includes preliminary, elemental, and detailed estimate and a bid document.

CONS8000 Construction Risk Management

This course encompasses the process and fundamentals of risk management and their application to the construction industry. It covers the core principles of risk planning, analysis, response and control. Students will learn to apply the basic techniques and tools of risk management to construction projects. Students will be required to complete a number of assignments to demonstrate a solid understanding of risk management philosophy and its application.

MGMT8200 Leadership in Project Management

This course addresses the soft skills of project management such as: human resource management, communication management, team building, problem solving and leadership skills in project management. Students will learn skills and techniques of, staff acquisition, team development, team motivation, problem solving, conflict resolution, negotiations, and effective communication skills.

CONS8020 Contract Administration

This course examines construction contract processes and administration. Topics include construction contracting methods; contractual relationship; types of contract; request for proposal (RFP), bid invitation, bid evaluation, contract negotiation and award, contract administration; surety bonds; contract changes; payment; delays and claims; warranty; construction insurance; subcontractor contracts; construction liens; labor law and union contract; risk related with different contracts; construction dispute resolution. Students are required to synthesize and select appropriate contracts and administer them in simulated business settings through case studies integrated with the term project.

ECON8000 Engineering Economics

The course covers the basics of project investment appraisal and selection. Topics include: time value of money; cash flow analysis; cost of capital; elements of cost & cost estimation; decision making among alternatives; break even analysis; effect of depreciation , taxes, replacement analysis, inflation and uncertainties and risk.

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SEMESTER 2

COURSE CODE TITLE AND DESCRIPTION

CONS8040 Value Engineering & Life Cycle Costing

This course focuses on providing techniques, concepts and principles of value engineering during concept and design phases of construction project. Topics covered include: the concept of function, cost, worth and value, characteristics of function analysis and FAST diagram. Life cycle costing methods and simple multi-attribute rating techniques are also covered. The course will be supported with case studies and students will conduct value engineering study in team environment.

CONS8050 Construction Quality Management

The main purpose of this course is to guide the student through the project quality management processes. Topics include quality planning, quality assurance, quality control, continuous quality improvement and integration of quality activities into project life cycle, tools and techniques of data collection, data analysis, statistical concepts and techniques in quality control and ISO 9000 series.

CONS8060 Development Economics

This course primarily is concerned with the real estate development process and capital appraisal of projects prior to design, during design processes and the whole life cycle. Topics covered include: real estate development processes, project feasibility study, market studies, site analysis and selection, creating project pro forma financial statements, project appraisal, project financing and commitments, project financial analysis, project economics during construction, financial modelling using MS Excel Through the term project, students will prepare a detailed market and financial analysis for a proposed development.

CONS8070 Applied Environmental Law and Construction Safety

This course provides an introduction to selected laws concerning environmental protection and construction safety. Key statutes, regulations and policies that relate to environmental management and construction safety in Ontario are examined in the context of industrial/commercial facilities, brownfields and new urban developments. The course reviews the relevance of environmental legislation as it relates to issues such as air and waste quality, hazardous waste management, site assessment and cleanup, emergency planning, spills, transportation of dangerous goods, noise, and vibration. Construction safety and liability will be explored in relation to the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act. The course will provide an understanding of the legal framework in Ontario for approvals, enforcement, penalties, liabilities and reporting requirements under selected applicable law. Case studies and guest speakers will be used to demonstrate the application of environmental and construction safety legislation

FIN8030

Financial Management

This course will cover the role of the financial officer as a key member of management. Topics will also include securities valuation, capital market theory, working capital management, and financial statement analysis and projection techniques. There will be study of the management and analysis of cash, accounts receivable, inventory and short intermediate term liabilities and analysis of profitability and risk.

CONS8080

Major Project in Construction Project Management

This course is designed as a capstone project to enable students to apply and synthesize the material learned in all other courses. It will entail the development of a major project. This project will be developed through all the phases of a typical project from initiation to closing. Students will perform in a team environment of 3-5 students. Students individually and collectively will provide complete integration and synthesis of their actions and present them in a professional jury setting to external and internal examiners. Enrollment in this course is limited to students who are in their final semester of the program.

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IMPORTANT DATES September 2013

Classes Start Sept 3

Course Add Deadline Sept 12

You can add courses to your fall schedule until this date, provided the course is not full.

Refund Deadline Sept 17

This is the last day you can withdraw from your program with a full refund.

November 2013

Course Drop Deadline Nov 18 This is the last day you can drop a course without academic penalty

Course Selection for Winter Semester mid Nov December 2013

Final Exams Dec 9 13 Do not schedule trips or appointments during this period. You are expected to be present for all exams during the final exam period (and for all evaluations and activities during the semester)

January 2013

Classes Start Jan 6

Course Add Deadline Jan 15 You can add courses to your winter schedule until this date, provided the course is not full.

Refund Deadline Jan 21 This is the last day you can withdraw from your program with a full refund.

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PROGRAM STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES

Attendance

The program believes that the benefits of academic studies come not only from independent study

and the preparation of materials for formal grading, but also from participation in class and

laboratory activities. Regular attendance is therefore required in all classes, labs, tests, exams,

quizzes and other scheduled academic activities. Students are expected to meet all deadlines. Do

not schedule appointments, work or travel during these times. If you are absent and unable to meet

an academic obligation, contact your instructor as soon as possible and be prepared to provide

documentation verifying the nature of the absence. Instructors can grant deferred privileges at their

discretion for proven extenuating circumstances.

Supplemental Privilege A supplemental privilege may be granted to a student whose grade in a course has been affected

by extenuating medical or personal circumstances. The nature of the supplemental privilege is

determined by the course instructor, but may include a repeated test, assignment, or

comprehensive exam. A student must apply for a supplemental privilege following the procedure

outlined in the Student Guide . A student must meet the following conditions to be eligible for a

supplemental privilege:

(i) Must have a minimum of 50% average, including assignments (ii) Must have attendance of at least 80% in the course (iii) Must have written or submitted all midterms and major assignments during the semester (iv) Must have passed at least one scheduled test.

If successful, the failing grade can be upgraded only to the minimal passing grade of 60%

Evaluation

The program and course/module learning outcomes provide the frame of reference for evaluation.

Learning experiences are planned in order that the student can demonstrate the ability to correlate

theory with practice.

Evaluation is a continuous process that assesses the student performance. In-School Semesters a

variety of tools are used for evaluation including:

quizzes, written tests and examinations

oral presentations and demonstrations

written assignments, such as books reports, case studies, business plans, journals, logs, portfolios

term projects

lab assignments

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Results of Evaluation

Faculty maintains their own student tracking records. You should review these records on a regular

basis on student portal or D2L.

Program Practice Regarding Student Work

It is in the interest of both faculty and students to see that all work is complete, done to a high

standard, and is submitted on time. To support this learning objective, the following describes the

overall respective responsibilities of faculty and students:

The faculty is responsible to:

Provide to students, at the start of each course, the due dates for all deliverables (e.g., assignments, tests, reports, projects, class participation) and the respective weighting of each toward the students final mark.

Return tests and quizzes within one to two weeks of their administering.

Return exams within two to three weeks of their administering.

Return assignments and projects within two to three weeks of their scheduled submission.

Respond to student requests for consultations to discuss their performance in respect to coursework.

Students are responsible to:

Submit coursework, complete projects and write exams as set out on the schedule provided at the start of each course.

Submit coursework in accordance with format and requirements described by course faculty and project outlines.

Attend and participate in lectures, presentations of their own and their colleagues work. Fully disclose and completely reference all sources used in their work (e.g., web-based,

printed, personal contacts).

Advise faculty of circumstances that would prevent the completion of student work as outlined in course schedules, and provide documentation.

Late Submission of Student Work

Student work submitted after the due date/time, and without accepted extenuating circumstances,

may be graded by faculty but the mark will be progressively reduced as follows:

Within 24 hours of the due date/time mark reduced by 10%

Within 48 hours of the due date/time mark reduced by 20%

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The above timeframes for late submission will be applied in relation to business days, excluding

weekends and statutory holidays.

Student work submitted after that window may be marked as missed and valued at zero toward

the final grade. This is a faculty decision made in consultation with the student.

Extension of Submission of Student Work

It is acknowledged that events can happen to either faculty or students that disrupt the planned

schedule. Each incident will be addressed on an individual, case-by-case basis by course faculty,

with the following general guidelines:

Students are required to submit all assignments on or before the date specified and should anticipate problems that might necessitate an extension of time. If an extension of time is required, students will make this request to the appropriate faculty.

An extension of time will be given only if arrangements have been made with the faculty prior to the due date. Requests for an extension must be made by email to the relevant course faculty, from the students Conestoga e-mail address. Extensions will not typically be given if the request is made the day the assignment(s) is due.

In general, extensions for submission of student work will be considered only in the case of extenuating circumstances (illness, accidents, bereavement, etc.). Course faculty may require documentation of the proposed extenuating circumstances such as a doctors note in the case of illness; the decision to accept this documentation is determined by the faculty responsible for the related work.

Where a student has requested an extension, and provided relevant faculty with accepted documentation of extenuating circumstances in advance of due dates or with medical certificate upon return to classes, efforts will be made to accommodate the student without penalty and within the timeframe set by the College for completion of term work.

Guidelines for Writing Tests and Exams

Students are required to bring their college ID cards to tests and exams.

The faculty/invigilator may request that books, bags, coats, caps, etc. be left in a designated area.

The faculty/invigilator has the authority to assign seats.

Students must wait until so directed before turning over and starting their test or exam.

Students are not permitted to talk after the test or exam has started, except to the faculty/invigilator.

Students may not enter the exam/test room after 30 minutes past the start nor leave the room before 30 minutes has passed after the start of the test or exam.

The deferment of a test, assignment or exam may be granted at the discretion of individual course faculty where the student has:

o made the request to the relevant faculty prior to the date of the original scheduled evaluation, and

o has provided faculty with acceptable documentation of the circumstances generating the request.

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Provided the above conditions have been met, efforts will be made to accommodate the student

requests for deferment without penalty and within the timeframe set by the College for

completion of term work.

Failures and Discontinuance The current policy is to discontinue a student who has failed 3 or more courses after the first semester

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OTHER COLLEGE POLICIES Please refer to the Conestoga Student Guide and web site for complete information on College policies including details of the following:

Academic Assistance:

Academic Dispute Resolution and Appeal Policy & Procedure

Academic Integrity Policy & Violation of Academic Integrity Procedure

Class and Lab Conduct

Clearance of Academic Deficiency Policy & Procedure

Course Add/Drop See your student portal for add/drop dates and procedures

Recognition of Prior Learning Policy

Safety - Students are required to sign a CCITAL Acknowledgment of Safety Training and Responsibilities Form (if applicable to program)

Student Appraisal of Teaching

Student Code of Conduct Policy & Violation of Student Code of Conduct and Appeal Procedure

Transfer into Another Program

Program Application Form Use this form to apply for: Copyright :

What Students Need to Know

Photocopying and scanning at Conestoga are governed by the Copyright Act, an

agreement with Access Copyright, and the Association of Canadian Community

Colleges Fair Dealing Policy.

Under the terms of our Access Copyright license which gives the broadest permission:

You can photocopy or scan the following:

Up to 10% of most published works

One chapter that is greater than 10%, but no more than 20% of the book

One article, short story, play, poem or essay from a book, magazine or journal

issue containing other works

One newspaper article or page

One entry from an encyclopedia, dictionary, annotated bibliography or similar

reference work

One drawing, sculpture, painting, print, architectural work of art or work of

artistic craftsmanship from a larger volume containing other works.

Cumulative Copying

If you copy 10% of a book today, 10% next week, 10% the week after that, and so on, this

is called cumulative copying and it is not allowed. The copy limits apply to an entire

academic year, so once you reach the limit for an item, you cant copy more until the next

academic year.

You cannot copy or scan the following:

Workbooks or study guides that are intended for one-time use

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Instruction manuals

Sheet music and original artistic works including photographs or prints

Advertisements

Business cases

Any of the items on the Access Copyright Exclusions list

FACILITY INFORMATION

After Hours Access Policy & Parking

Room Access

After the add/drop date each semester, each faculty member whose class may need to

access the college after hours will submit an electronic class list (available in PDF format)

to Security to indicate which students are eligible for access to the college after hours.

The course number, course name, section number and faculty name must be included.

Along with the class list, the faculty member should include an indication of which

classroom and/or lab may be needed along with an alternate room in the case of

overcrowding and the dates during which the access is required (e.g. - date range or full

semester)

Students will be required to sign in, showing their student cards at Security before 2300h

each day they wish to stay late, indicating which course and section they represent. After

checking the class lists to ensure the students' eligibility to be in the college at that time,

Security will tell them which room they should use.

Students wishing to leave and return after 11:00 pm will need to inform Security who will

readmit them upon their return.

For safety reasons, students staying late at the college should be in groups of no less

than two people.

Parking

If you are staying over night you must park in a dedicated lot. Ticketing begins at 2:00

am in all other lots.

Computer Labs: Computer Lab Policies

Note: There is no food permitted in any computer lab. Beverages are permitted in

unbreakable, re-sealable containers. Please note that in computer labs, containers

should be placed away from the keyboard to prevent unnecessary damage.

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Lab Access

Faculty must be consulted prior to access to any lab outside of classroom hours.

SAFETY INFORMATION

Basic Safety

Note: Students are required to sign a CCITAL Acknowledgment of Safety Training and

Responsibilities Form (if applicable to program)

Students will be informed and of any basic safety precautions and provided with appropriate

training prior to conducting field or lab activities.

Emergency Procedures

Refer to college policies regarding emergency procedures.

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