Construction planning management
Course Objectives
1. Understand the fundamental principles of construction planning, scheduling, and
management in civil engineering projects.
2. Develop network diagrams using Critical Path Method (CPM) and identify critical
activities, total float, and free float.
3. Apply Project Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) to handle uncertainty in
project timelines using probabilistic time estimates.
4. Analyze and compare CPM and PERT methods for different project scenarios.
5. Implement the crashing technique to optimize project duration and cost effectively.
6. Use basic project management software tools (MS Project, Primavera, or Excel) for
scheduling and time-cost analysis.
7. Interpret case studies to connect theoretical concepts with real-world construction
projects.
8. Prepare a complete project scheduling report integrating CPM, PERT, and Crashing
for a sample construction project.
9. Enhance problem-solving, analytical thinking, and decision-making skills in project
management.
10. Present technical findings and solutions clearly through reports, diagrams, and
presentations.
Prerequisites
• Familiarity with engineering drawing and reading project plans (bar charts,
diagrams).
• Understanding of basic mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication,
division) and elementary statistics (mean, probability).
• Ability to interpret simple tabular data and perform basic calculations.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel or similar spreadsheet tools.
• Access to a computer or laptop with internet connection for practical activities
Tools & Environment
• Software & Digital Tools
• Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets – for BOQ preparation, quantity calculations, and
rate analysis.
• AutoCAD (Basic) – for reading and extracting measurements from drawings.
• DSR (Delhi Schedule of Rates) – for standard item codes and rates.
SR. TITLE TOPIC OBJECTIVE
1 Introduction Orientation Understand the scope, importance, and applications of
to project planning in civil engineering.
Construction
Planning &
Management
2 Basics of Basics Learn different scheduling techniques like Bar Charts,
Project Milestone Charts, and their limitations.
Scheduling
3 Introduction Basics Understand Activity-on-Node (AON) and Activity-on-Arrow
to Network (AOA) representations in projects.
Diagrams
4 Rules for Diagram Apply standard rules to draw accurate project networks.
Drawing Skills
Network
Diagrams
5 Critical Path Analysis Learn the concepts of EST, EFT, LST, LFT and how to
Method (CPM) determine the critical path.
Fundamentals
6 Float Analysis Calculate total float, free float, and understand their
Calculations significance in project control.
in CPM
7 CPM Problem Practice Solve real-world CPM problems step-by-step using manual
Solving – calculations.
Manual
8 CPM with MS Software Create CPM schedules digitally and generate Gantt charts.
Project / Skills
Primavera
9 Introduction Basics Understand PERT concepts and differences from CPM for
to PERT uncertain projects.
10 Time Analysis Calculate optimistic, pessimistic, and most likely times, and
Estimation in derive expected time.
PERT
11 Variance & Analysis Calculate variance, standard deviation, and completion
Probability in probability of projects.
PERT
12 PERT Problem Practice Apply PERT method to solve project scheduling problems.
Solving
13 Introduction Basics Learn the concept of time-cost trade-off in project
to Crashing management.
14 Cost Slope & Analysis Calculate cost slope and apply crashing process step-by-
Crashing step.
Steps
15 Crashing Practice Solve practical problems to minimize project duration with
Problem cost control.
Solving
16 Integrated Project Apply all techniques to a single construction project and
Project: CPM Work prepare a final report.
+ PERT
Minimum Completion Criteria:
• Complete all modules and MCQs
• Attempt weekly marathons
• Submit at least 2 out of 5 mini-projects in the final level
• Attend minimum 80% of lessons
Certificate Details
• Upon successful completion of the Internship, learners will receive a Government-
Recognized Certificate from Vidyawan, a registered MSME enterprise (Udyam
Registration No: UDYAM-WB-14-0205610).
One Month Internship Certificate Weekly Marathon Participation Certificate
Performance-Based Badge System
• Gold Badge – For Top Performers (90%+ score, completed 4+ projects)
• Silver Badge – For consistent performance (70–89%)
• Copper/Participant Badge – For all learners who complete the program
Contact Information
For queries, registration, or collaboration, feel free to contact us:
Vidyawan – Internship & Skill Development Platform
(A Government-registered MSME – UDYAM-WB-14-0205610)
• Email: contact.vidyawan@gmail.com
• Website: www.vidyawan.in (Get in touch section)
• Location: West Bengal, India
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