CNST464: Construction Monitoring and Control (3 Credits)

Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
School of Engineering, Department of Construction






Instructor: Dr. Bodapati ( Off Tel: 618-692-2825, Res Tel: 314-752-9306)


Course Outline


Week 1: Day 1: Project Control Overview
Day 2: Scheduling Basics & Schedule Development


Week 2: Day 1: Memorial Day Holiday
Day 2: SureTrak Scheduling Software Application


Week 3: Day 1: Progress Measurement/Updating/Schedule Variance Analysis
Day 2: Budgets/Estimates/Cost Control Basics


Week 4: Day 1: Cost Control Techniques
Day 2: Cost Reports


Week 5: Day 1: Mid-Term Examination
Day 2: Independent Study Topics: Review


Week 6: Day 1: Construction Quality
Day 2: Contract Administration


Week 7: Day 1: Document Control
Day 2: Role of CPM in Delays Analysis


Week 8: Day 1: Independent Study Presentations/Submittals
Day 2: Final Examination


Grading:


Class Assignments: 10%
Mid-Term Test: 20%
Independent Study: 20%
Final Examination: 50%

Independent Study

Independent Study topics in the broader context of Project Controls will be assigned to each student based on his interest. The students should produce an in-depth report (not exceeding 10 pages) incorporating substantive material, discussion, conclusions and references. The reports shoud be completed and presented on 08th July to the Construction Department Faculty for grading. The use of Audio-Visual aids is encouraged.

Outline for the Report:

  1. Executive Summary (One Page)
  2. Introduction
    • Subject introduction
    • Its importance in the overall context of the Project Delivery Process
    • Organization of the various sections in the report
  3. Discusssion of the main topic
  4. Conclusions/Recommendations
  5. References/Furthur Reading

Independent Study Topics: