B5799 Project Management II

Prerequisites

B5699 Project Management I

Course Objectives

Students to gain elaborated insight and knowledge in Civil Engineering Project Management with focus on project planning and execution, cost estimation and control, as well as  risk assessment in civil construction projects.

Learning Methods

Lectures, work in groups/homeworks, guest lecturers and/or field trips.

Course Description

The course consists of the following  topics :
- Project Management of Civil Engineering Construction Projects·
- The Building Process in Norway: terminology and stakeholders
- Contracts and organization (incl. Norwegian Standards for Civil Construction Projects)
- Cost Estimation and Cost Control
- Work Breakdown Structures (WBS, OBS, CBS)
- The tendering process
- Techniques  for Project Planning and Control
- Risk and uncertainty in projects

Assessment Methods

Mandatory tasks/homeworks during the semester count 50%. Individual, written final examination counts 50% of the grade.  The homework assignments will mainly be in groups, but some individual assignments will be given.