Construction Project Management – Series 4–6

3 Hours • 3 Learning Units (LU)

AIA-Approved Continuing Education Course

Course Description

This professional module provides a focused examination of labor, materials, equipment, and cost-efficiency within construction project delivery. Effective construction project management requires the strategic optimization of resources, especially labor productivity, equipment utilization, and material handling.

Learners will explore how labor relations, workforce efficiency, procurement, inventory control, fabrication logistics, and field servicing interact to influence overall project performance. The course also highlights how new construction technologies, mechanization, and innovative methods have transformed productivity expectations and reshaped modern construction practices.

This 3-hour program is designed to develop stronger decision-making competency in the areas of cost estimation, economic feasibility, project evaluation, and life-cycle considerations, equipping professionals to manage projects more efficiently and with greater financial accountability.

Applicable Professional Audience

(Aligned with mandatory structure from the sample)

This AIA-approved course supports CE completion for:

① AIA Members

AIA Architect Members • AIA Associate Members

② Licensed & Regulated Professionals

Licensed Architects • Interior Designers (IDCEC / ASID / IIDA)

③ Architectural Technology & Design Teams

Architectural Technologists • Senior Architectural Technologists

Architectural Designers • Intern / Graduate Architects

BIM Technologists • BIM Coordinators • Drafting Technicians

④ Construction & Project Delivery Teams

Construction Managers • Project Managers (PM)

Design-Build Contractors • Site Supervisors

Residential Builders • Developers • Technical Staff

⑤ Specialized Consultants

Planning Consultants • Building Code Consultants

Structural / Civil / Cost Engineers

Building Performance & Feasibility Analysts

Engineering and project delivery support teams

Course Coverage & Learning Topics

1. Labor Productivity & Job-Site Efficiency

Key factors affecting labor productivity

Barriers to efficient job-site performance

Methods for monitoring and improving workforce output

Relationship between productivity and project cost overruns

2. Labor Relations & Cost Impacts

Fundamentals of labor relations within construction

Workforce coordination and subcontractor management

Cost impacts associated with labor, workforce delays, and workflow disruptions

Practical considerations for maintaining productive labor environments

3. Construction Cost Estimation

Types of construction cost estimates (conceptual → detailed)

Cost breakdowns for material, labor, and equipment

Estimating approaches for various construction types

How accurate estimating supports risk reduction and project success

4. Project Life Cycle & Economic Feasibility

Overview of the construction project life cycle

Economic principles affecting feasibility evaluations

Financial metrics for project evaluation

Basics of project performance assessments and value analysis

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of Construction Project Management Series 4–6, learners will be able to:

Identify key factors affecting labor productivity and implement strategies to improve job-site efficiency.

Understand labor relations and evaluate how workforce conditions influence construction costs and project outcomes.

Apply cost estimating techniques and determine appropriate estimating types for different construction contexts.

Evaluate project feasibility and life-cycle economics, including foundational concepts in construction performance evaluation.

Course Purpose

The purpose of this course is to provide construction and design professionals with practical, actionable knowledge that strengthens their ability to manage cost, productivity, and project resources. By understanding how labor, materials, and equipment drive project performance—and how cost estimation and feasibility assessments support informed decision-making—learners will enhance their capacity to deliver efficient, well-managed, and economically successful construction projects.