MAPÚA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

School of CE-EnSE

VISION

Mapúa shall be an international center of excellence in technology education by:

 providing instructions that are current in content and state-of-the art in deliveryengaging in cutting-edge research; and
 responding to the big local and global technological challenges of the times

MISSION

a) The mission of Mapúa Institute of Technology is to disseminate, generate, preserve and apply scientific, engineering,
architectural and IT knowledge.
b) The Institute shall, using the most effective means, provide its students with professional and advanced scientific and
engineering, architectural and information technology education through rigorous and up-to-date academic programs with
ample opportunities for the exercise of creativity and the experience of discovery.
c) It shall implement curricula that, while being steeped in technologies, shall also be rich in the humanities, languages and social
sciences that will inculcate ethics.
d) The Institute shall advance and preserve knowledge by undertaking research and reporting on the results of such inquiries.
e) The Institute, singly or in collaboration with others, shall bring to bear the world's vast store of knowledge in science,
engineering and other realms on the problems of the industry and the community in order to make the Philippines and the world
a better place.

MISSION
PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
a b c d e

1. To enable our graduates to practice as successful engineers for the

advancement of society.
1(a) Undertake projects that show ability to solve complex technical problems
and to work in multidisciplinary teams on problems whose solutions lead to √ √ √ √ √
significant societal benefits.
1(b) Demonstrate professional engineering success via promotions and/or
√ √ √ √ √
positions of increasing responsibility.
1(c) Demonstrate life-long learning via progress toward completion of an
√ √ √ √ √
advanced degree, professional development or industrial training courses.

2. To promote professionalism in engineering practice.

2(a) Undertake projects that take into consideration safety, health, environmental
√ √ √ √ √
concerns and the public welfare, through adherence to required codes and laws.

2(b) Set good examples of high standards of professional behavior and attitude. √ √ √ √ √

2(c) Set and apply personal standards to achieve excellence. √ √ √ √ √

COURSE SYLLABUS

1. Course Code: CE168P

2. Course Title: CONSTRUCTION METHODS AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT

3. Pre-requisite: CE155 Estimate

4. Co-requisite: N.A.

5. Equivalent Courses:

6. Credit/Class Schedule: 4 units; 4.5 lecture hours per week and 4.5 laboratory hours

7. Course Description: The course deals with construction methods, materials and equipment used to transform a
particular design concept into a complete usable structure or facility and construction methodology for horizontal and
vertical construction projects.

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9. presents a broad study of construction industry practices and the application of concepts of management to
construction processes. The course discusses specific concepts and issues on project planning, scheduling, resource
allocation, organization and control, budgeting/cost allocation, monitoring, quality assurance, safety and health in
construction, and documentation. The course also includes a review of technology in construction project management.

10. Program Outcomes and Relationship to Program Educational Objectives

Program Educational Objectives

Program Outcomes
1a 1b 1c 2a 2b 2c
(a) Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
√ √ √
(b) Ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
√ √ √
(c) Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
√ √ √ √
(d) Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
√ √ √ √ √
(e) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
√ √ √ √ √
(f) Understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
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(g) Ability to communicate effectively √ √ √ √ √ √
(h) Broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a
global and societal context √ √ √ √ √ √

(i) A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
√ √ √ √ √ √
(j) Knowledge of contemporary issues
√ √ √ √ √ √
(k) Ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for
engineering practice. √ √ √ √

11. Course Objectives and Relationship to Program Outcomes:

Program Outcomes
Course Objectives
a b c d e f g h i j k
1. To equip students with knowledge on modern methods and best
√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
practices in managing a construction project.
2. To develop students’ skills in preparing construction schedules and
√ √ √ √ √
reports.

10. Course Coverage:

SUGGESTED
METHODOLOGY &
WEEK TOPIC EVALUATION
STRATEGY
TOOLS
 Discussion of the Course Requirements Class Discussion/
Journal Writing 1
 Presentation of the Syllabus and the Grading System Presentation
1  Introduction
 Project Development Cycle Lecture/Discussions
Identification
Planning
Implementation
2 Lecture/Discussions
Evaluation
 Project Management Concepts

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  Project Scheduling
Bar Charts
Advantages and Disadvantages Homework#1
3 Preparation of Bar Charts Lecture/Discussions
Critical Path Method (CPM) (Outcome 1)
Advantages and Disadvantages
Definitions, Rules and Conventions
Building the Network Logic
Network Time Analysis
Homework #2
Example 1: Building Construction
Lecture/Discussions
Network Time-Scaling
(Outcome 1)
4 Example 2: Road Construction
Example 3: Bridge Construction
Quiz No. 1

(Outcome 1)
 Resource Allocation
5 Manpower Leveling Lecture/Discussions Homework #3
Equipment Scheduling
 Cash Planning and Control
Cash Flow Forecasting Lecture/Discussions Journal Writing 2
Progress Curve (S-Curve)
6
Quiz No. 2

(Outcome 2)
 Project Organization
Organizational Structure
7 Authority and Responsibilities of the Project Manager Lecture/Discussions Homework #4
Duties and Responsibilities of Other Key Field Personnel
 Construction Safety
 Project Monitoring and Control
Measuring Work Accomplishments
Reporting Progress Status Homework #5
8 Lecture/Discussions
Progress Billings
Updating the Schedule (Outcomes 3 & 4)
Crashing the Project
Cost Control
 Quality Assurance and Control Lecture/Discussions
 Project Close-out
9
Quiz No. 3

(Outcomes 3 & 4)
 Project Management Software
10 Software
MS Project Features and Capabilities
Demonstration

 Con’t – Project Management Software

11 Student Portfolio
Final Exam
 Final Examination
(Outcomes 1 to 4)

11. Course Outcomes and Relationship to Course Objectives/ Program Outcomes

Course Outcomes Course

Program Outcomes
A student completing this course should at the Objectives
minimum be able to: 1 2 a b c d e f g h i j k
1. Prepare bar charts and CPM diagrams of √
√ √ √ √ √ √
horizontal and vertical projects.
2. Prepare resource schedules as well as S- √
√ √ √ √ √ √
curves and cash flow statements.
3. Prepare progress reports and billings, and
√ √ √ √ √ √ √
update schedules.
4. Discuss project organization, duties and √
responsibilities of key project staff, as well √ √ √ √ √ √ √
as safety, and quality control, and close-out

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PERCENTAGE (%) 100 100 75 75 0 25 100 25 100 0 0 25 100

12. Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component:

Engineering topics – 70%

Basic Sciences and Mathematics – 20%
General education component – 10%

13. Course Evaluation:

The minimum requirement for a passing grade is 70%.

Course Outcomes Weight

A student completing this course should at
the minimum be able to: (%)
1. Prepare bar charts and CPM diagrams of
35
horizontal and vertical projects.
2. Prepare resource schedules as well as
25
S-curves and cash flow statements.
3. Prepare progress reports and billings,
25
and update schedules.
4. Discuss project organization, duties and
responsibilities of key project staff, as
15
well as safety, and quality control, and
close-out procedures.

The final grade of the student will be given as reflected in the table below.
Average Below 70.0 – 73.3- 76.7- 80.0- 83.4- 86.7- 90.1- 93.4- Above
(%) 70 73.2 76.6 79.9 83.3 86.6 90.0 93.3 96.7 96.8
Final grade 5.00 3.00 2.75 2.50 2.25 2.00 1.75 1.50 1.25 1.00

14. Textbook: None

15. Other References:

Construction Project Management, 2nd Ed., Gould, Joyce, Prentice Hall, 2003
Performance Measurement for Construction, Cain, 2004
Teamwork and Project Management, 5th Ed., Smith, 2004
Civil Engineer’s Illustrated Sourcebook, Parmley, 2005
Project Management for Engineering and Construction, 2nd Ed., Oberlender, McGraw Hill, 2002
Project Management in Construction, 4th Ed., Levy, McGraw Hill, 2003

16. Course Materials Made Available:

Course Syllabus
Course Calendar
Lecture Handouts
End of course self-assessment

17. Prepared by:

Raul C. Asis
March 2010

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