Construction Project Planning: Blueprint for Success

Description

Course Description:
This workshop outlines a comprehensive planning process encapsulated in a construction execution plan, which spans the pre-construction, construction, and turnover stages of a project.Within this plan, traditional project management functions such as scope and budget development, scheduling, and change management are structured in a format tailored to support construction endeavors. While a well-crafted construction execution plan does not ensure project success, we firmly believe that thorough pre-planning significantly enhances the likelihood of success. Throughout the workshop, we provide examples of tools and processes aimed at establishing the necessary information for project success.

This workshop offers an exclusive resource: a comprehensive manual serving as a reference and companion throughout the sessions. Drawing upon over 40 years of collective experience in the construction industry, this manual is a valuable asset. It provides practical instructions, checklists, and templates, serving as a foundation for implementing new processes and procedures, whether in the office or on the job site.

Course Details:
Date: Wednesday, May 28 and Thursday, May 29
Time: 2:00 - 5:30 P.M. (NT) - both days
Location: Virtual Classroom: 2 Sessions of 3.5 hours each (total 7 hours)
Gold Seal Accreditation: This workshop is accredited for 2 Gold Seal Credits
Pricing: Member Rate: $429.00 plus hst / Non-Member Rate: $529.00 plus hst    

Topics Covered:

• Mastery of Planning Techniques: Gain proficiency in various planning methodologies and techniques utilized in construction project management.
• Comprehensive Understanding of Project Lifecycle: Develop a thorough comprehension of the construction project lifecycle, from initiation to closeout, including key milestones and phases.
• Effective Scope Management: Learn strategies for defining, refining, and managing project scope to ensure alignment with project objectives and stakeholder expectations.
• Schedule Development: Understand why developing and maintaining project schedules, including critical path analysis, milestone tracking, and resource allocation is so important.
• Budgeting and Cost Control: Understand the fundamentals of project budgeting and cost control measures to ensure projects are completed within allocated budgets.
• Risk Identification and Mitigation: Learn to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks effectively, ensuring proactive risk management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Stakeholder Communication and Management: Develop techniques for effective communication with project stakeholders, fostering collaboration, and managing expectations.
• Quality Assurance and Control: Explore methods for implementing quality assurance and control measures to deliver projects that meet or exceed quality standards.
• Procurement and Contract Management: Understand procurement processes, contract administration, and vendor management to facilitate successful project execution.
• Project Documentation and Reporting: Gain insights into the importance of comprehensive project documentation and reporting for tracking progress, facilitating decision-making, and ensuring project transparency.
• Team Collaboration and Leadership: Enhance skills in team collaboration, leadership, and conflict resolution to foster a positive project environment and drive project success.
• Continuous Improvement: Cultivate a mindset of continuous improvement, learning from past projects to refine planning processes and optimize future project outcomes.

Instructor:
Lee Kelly, President, Constructing Minds Inc.

Lee knows construction because she has built it.  With over 40 years of construction management/general contracting experience under her belt, she has extensive knowledge of construction practices, processes, and procedures in all contract delivery formats.  Lee is a long-serving member of the National Gold Seal Committee, and the winner of the Construction Institute of Canada (TCIC) “Chancellor’s Award of Excellence”.  Her enthusiasm for training makes her a highly informative, interactive, motivated, and sought-after trainer.