How CM helps with delay, quality and cost

The Construction Management course provides the tools by which delay, poor quality and overspending are found early and controlled.

• Planning and scheduling (bar chart, CPM, PERT): sets a realistic duration, finds the critical path, and gives float so that delay can be predicted and prevented.
• Time-cost trade-off: shows the cheapest way to shorten the schedule when a delay occurs.
• Resource and material management: ABC analysis, EOQ and inventory control prevent shortage or excess stock and idle labour.
• Equipment management: selection and productivity calculation avoid machine idling and poor output.
• Contract management: selection of the correct contract type, pre-qualification and sound tender evaluation prevent choosing weak contractors and reduce claims.
• Quality and site management: inspection and testing procedures, safety and records reduce rework and defects.
• Cost control and cash flow: monitoring against the budget (earned value) helps spot cost overrun and arrange finance.
• Project control and risk management: progress reports, variation control and risk planning allow early corrective action.

Therefore trained managers can complete the project on time, with proper quality and inside the budget.