Course Syllabus

Syllabus

University of Washington

Construction Management

Winter 2008

CM 421 Project Management I

T TH 12:30-1:50 pm, GWN 201

Section A, SLN 11802

Prof. Carrie Sturts Dossick

Arch 120e, (206) 221-4894

cdossick@u.washington.edu

T.A James Shaiman

james@shaiman.net

Office Hours: Architecture Hall, Tuesdays, 4:00-5:00 p.m.or by appointment

Course Descriptionction

•Introduction to the organization, management, and administrative functions on construction projects including a hands-on and extensive case study of a commercial construction project, cost control, and introduction to the concepts of Value Engineering, partnering, and LEED.

• This course is in the winter quarter of the senior year. It builds upon the means and methods studied in the curriculum to date. For instance, cost and schedule analysis will be performed using the estimates and schedules developed in the Fall quarter.

• The prerequisites for this course are Construction Estimating II and Construction Planning and Control

Major Objectives

• As a result of satisfactorily completing this course, you will demonstrate

Proficiency in

a. The roles and responsibilities of a construction project manager.

b. Documentation and quality control

Competency in

a. Forecasting, cash flow analysis, and the time value of money

b. Construction contracts

Understanding of

a. Lien Laws and contractors’ rights

b. Administrative procedures to avoid disputes

Awareness of

a. Ethical issues in project and contract management

b. Regulatory environment and LEEDs certification

c. Computer applications such as Prolog and Expedition

Text and/or other Resources

• “Management of Construction Projects, A Contractor’s Perspective”, by John E. Schaufelberger and Len Holm required

• https://courses.washington.edu/cm421dos

Class Format

Classroom sessions will include lectures and discussions led by the instructor and her guests. There are a number of interactive sessions planned where in-class assignments will be developed and then used in the homework.

Submittals

There are 8 assignment sets with a total of 26 questions. All assignments should be completed individually.

Assignments should be professional. Typed written, multiple pages should be stapled together. The following points will be deducted if assignments do not meet the following criteria

Late assignment -10 points

Handwritten assignment -10 points

Multiple pages not stapled -10 points

Document deemed unprofessional it will be returned ungraded

Assignments should be turned in in-class on the due date (Thursdays). Assignments will be returned during OFFICE HOURS on Tuesdays. Points will be given on the assignment sheets, more detailed feedback will be given in person.

In class assignments may be handwritten and submitted day of class and these points go toward a participation grade.

Midterm Exam: In class, 1 page of notes, calculator ok, no laptop

Final Exam: Cumulative, in class, 1 page of notes, calculator ok, no laptop

Grading

Homework 30%

Participation 10%

Midterm Exam 25%

Final 35%

This curriculum encourages students to develop professional work habits, which include networking, responsibility and timeliness. If a student needs to miss an exam for any reason, the student must submit a formal written request (including the reason for the absence, and a proposal to make up the exam) to the Professor two weeks prior to the exam, and the response will be determined individually. Otherwise students will receive 0 points for missed exams.

Students will be awarded points for each assignment and exam completed. The points will be totaled at the end of the quarter to calculate the grades. The grades will be scored-to-GPA scale. Re-grading is not allowed. However, if an error is found on the final grade sheet, this should be brought to the professor's attention immediately.

Student Integrity and Conduct

To establish an atmosphere where students can learn and have that learning assessed equitably, student conduct that distracts other students and/or interferes with the instructor's ability to teach are forbidden, including such things as:
- use of cell phones, pagers, or walkmans
- use of laptops unless in a lab setting
- loud talking or whispering
- other distracting behavior
When students violate the rules that have been established to promote learning, they may be asked to stop their disruptive behavior or leave the class (Student Conduct Code, WAC 478-120-020 (5)). Students are advised to acquaint themselves with the Student Conduct Code http://www.washington.edu/students/handbook/conduct.html
Students are advised not to schedule any appointment during the class meeting hours, and that, unless in emergency cases e.g. hospitalization, excuses for not attending classes or for rescheduling of quizzes and/or exams are not acceptable and would be subject to Department scrutiny

Disability Accommodations

To request academic accommodations due to disability, please contact Disabled Student Services, 448 Schmitz, (206) 543-8924 (V/TTY). If you have a letter from Disabled Student Services, please present the letter to your instructor so that appropriate accommodations can be made for you.

CM421 Project Management I
Syllabus
Course Syllabus Schedule Assignments Home	University of Washington Construction Management Winter 2008 CM 421 Project Management I T TH 12:30-1:50 pm, GWN 201 Section A, SLN 11802 Prof. Carrie Sturts Dossick Arch 120e, (206) 221-4894 cdossick@u.washington.edu T.A James Shaiman james@shaiman.net Office Hours: Architecture Hall, Tuesdays, 4:00-5:00 p.m.or by appointment Course Descriptionction •Introduction to the organization, management, and administrative functions on construction projects including a hands-on and extensive case study of a commercial construction project, cost control, and introduction to the concepts of Value Engineering, partnering, and LEED. • This course is in the winter quarter of the senior year. It builds upon the means and methods studied in the curriculum to date. For instance, cost and schedule analysis will be performed using the estimates and schedules developed in the Fall quarter. • The prerequisites for this course are Construction Estimating II and Construction Planning and Control Major Objectives • As a result of satisfactorily completing this course, you will demonstrate Proficiency in a. The roles and responsibilities of a construction project manager. b. Documentation and quality control Competency in a. Forecasting, cash flow analysis, and the time value of money b. Construction contracts Understanding of a. Lien Laws and contractors’ rights b. Administrative procedures to avoid disputes Awareness of a. Ethical issues in project and contract management b. Regulatory environment and LEEDs certification c. Computer applications such as Prolog and Expedition Text and/or other Resources • “Management of Construction Projects, A Contractor’s Perspective”, by John E. Schaufelberger and Len Holm required • https://courses.washington.edu/cm421dos Class Format Classroom sessions will include lectures and discussions led by the instructor and her guests. There are a number of interactive sessions planned where in-class assignments will be developed and then used in the homework. Submittals There are 8 assignment sets with a total of 26 questions. All assignments should be completed individually. Assignments should be professional. Typed written, multiple pages should be stapled together. The following points will be deducted if assignments do not meet the following criteria Late assignment -10 points Handwritten assignment -10 points Multiple pages not stapled -10 points Document deemed unprofessional it will be returned ungraded Assignments should be turned in in-class on the due date (Thursdays). Assignments will be returned during OFFICE HOURS on Tuesdays. Points will be given on the assignment sheets, more detailed feedback will be given in person. In class assignments may be handwritten and submitted day of class and these points go toward a participation grade. Midterm Exam: In class, 1 page of notes, calculator ok, no laptop Final Exam: Cumulative, in class, 1 page of notes, calculator ok, no laptop Grading Homework 30% Participation 10% Midterm Exam 25% Final 35% This curriculum encourages students to develop professional work habits, which include networking, responsibility and timeliness. If a student needs to miss an exam for any reason, the student must submit a formal written request (including the reason for the absence, and a proposal to make up the exam) to the Professor two weeks prior to the exam, and the response will be determined individually. Otherwise students will receive 0 points for missed exams. Students will be awarded points for each assignment and exam completed. The points will be totaled at the end of the quarter to calculate the grades. The grades will be scored-to-GPA scale. Re-grading is not allowed. However, if an error is found on the final grade sheet, this should be brought to the professor's attention immediately. Student Integrity and Conduct To establish an atmosphere where students can learn and have that learning assessed equitably, student conduct that distracts other students and/or interferes with the instructor's ability to teach are forbidden, including such things as: use of cell phones, pagers, or walkmans use of laptops unless in a lab setting loud talking or whispering other distracting behavior When students violate the rules that have been established to promote learning, they may be asked to stop their disruptive behavior or leave the class (Student Conduct Code, WAC 478-120-020 (5)). Students are advised to acquaint themselves with the Student Conduct Code http://www.washington.edu/students/handbook/conduct.html Students are advised not to schedule any appointment during the class meeting hours, and that, unless in emergency cases e.g. hospitalization, excuses for not attending classes or for rescheduling of quizzes and/or exams are not acceptable and would be subject to Department scrutiny Disability Accommodations To request academic accommodations due to disability, please contact Disabled Student Services, 448 Schmitz, (206) 543-8924 (V/TTY). If you have a letter from Disabled Student Services, please present the letter to your instructor so that appropriate accommodations can be made for you.
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