Construction Project Management

Construction project management is the focus of this section of The Project Management Center. Project management is critical to effective design and construction of building and engineering projects. It is key for construction managers to complete construction projects as specified, on schedule, and within budget. Construction project management includes:

• Construction Planning
• Cost Estimation
• Construction bid management
• Organizing
• Effective Resource Utilization: Labor, Material and Equipment
• Evaluation of Investments
• Financing of Construction Projects
• Scheduling of Construction
• Monitoring and Controlling Costs
• Controlling and Improving Quality and Safety
• Project Communications

Construction Management Education Links

• Old Dominion University : Certificate program in Construction Management
• Northeastern University : Executive program in Construction Management
• Project Management for Construction : Fundamental Concepts for Owners, Engineers, Architects and Builders
  An online book by Chris Hendrickson, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University
• University of Washington : Bachelor program in Construction Management
• University of Wisconsin : Construction Project Management course

Construction Management Software Links

• Add-Vantage Products : Construction Estimating Software
• Auto-desk : Buzzsaw online Project Collaboration Software
• Auto-desk : Constructware Construction Management Software
• CPRSoft : Software for Construction Project Management
• e-Builder : Online Construction Project Management
• ezHomeBuild : Software for both construction managers and owner builders/remodelers
• Evoco : Construction Collaboration
• Hard Dollar Build : Construction Management Software
• Heads Up Tech : Integrated Construction Project Management (iCPM) Software
• Meridian Systems : Prolog software for Construction Project Management
• Pro-Core Technologies : SitePro Construction Management Software