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Objectives

To contribute to the education and training of future civil engineers in the performance of tasks related to the management of a project in the construction phase. The course introduces students to the concepts, theories and methods of construction management that will support the activities of supervision, construction management and production management.

Syllabus

1.Constructiton site: components, requirements, design and organization; 2.Support equipment: modalities of use, categorization and compatibility. 3.Integrated management: ISO 21500, ISO 9000, ISO 14000 and ISO 45000 ratio 4.Quality: ISO 9000 and regulatory framework; quality management system; quality management plan; reception of materials and equipment; inspection plans and tests. 5.Safety and health: ISO 45000 and legal framework; safety and health plan; safety procedure sheets. 6.Environment: ISO 14000 and legal framework; environmental management system; environmental management plan; Waste Prevention and Management Plan in Construction. 7.Financial execution: Revision of contract prices. 8.Innovation in construction management: new tools and technologies in construction and the impacts on the management of construction works.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of construction management is recommended in the course of Construction Organization and Management.

Cross Competence Component

- Critical Thinking (strategic thinking and problem solving approaches, within the group exercises). - Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Skills (oral, organizational and teamwork, self-discipline, perseverance, self-motivation skills within group exercises). - Information and Media Literacy (use of specialized construction data sources, ability to locate and access information, as well as to analyze and evaluate media content within the group exercises). - Written Communication (preparation of reports of the group exercises). - Oral Communication (during the interactions on classes regarding the group exercises).

Ethical Principles

All members of a group are responsible for the group's work. In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used. In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.