Project Controls and Performance Measurement in Construction

Introduction

This course equips construction professionals with essential knowledge and tools for effective project controls and performance measurement, ensuring project success through best practices and proven methodologies.

Objectives

• Understand the fundamentals of project controls in construction.
• Learn to apply key performance measurement techniques.
• Develop practical scheduling and cost control skills.
• Analyze and report project performance effectively.
• Implement risk management in project controls.

Course Outlines

Day 1: Foundations of Project Controls in Construction

• Introduction to project controls and their significance
• Core principles and terminology
• Roles and responsibilities in project controls
• Integration of project controls in the project lifecycle
• Case studies on successful project controls implementation

Day 2: Planning, Scheduling, and Baseline Development

• Work breakdown structure (WBS) creation
• Scheduling techniques and tools
• Developing and managing project baselines
• Critical path method (CPM) analysis
• Baseline change management

Day 3: Cost Control and Performance Measurement Techniques

• Project cost estimating methods
• Budgeting and cost baseline development
• Earned Value Management (EVM) fundamentals
• Performance indices and forecasting
• Cost control tools and software

Day 4: Monitoring, Reporting, and Data Analysis

• Progress measurement techniques
• Data collection and validation
• Performance reporting best practices
• Variance analysis and corrective actions
• Using dashboards for project performance

Day 5: Risk Management and Advanced Controls

• Integrating risk management with project controls
• Quantitative and qualitative risk analysis
• Mitigation strategies and contingency planning
• Advanced control tools and technologies
• Course review and final assessment