Project planning training is an important component in the management of construction projects. It is required by project managers to ensure the successful completion of construction projects.
10 key skills for successful project planning in construction:
- Project Management Fundamentals: Begin by learning the fundamentals of project management, such as project lifecycle, scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, and communication management. This lays the groundwork for infrastructure project planning.
- Project Initiation: Show trainees how to start a construction project by establishing the objectives, stakeholders and initial scope. This includes creating a project charter, conducting feasibility studies, and obtaining all relevant clearances and permits.
- Scope Management: Concentrate on defining project scope, developing a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), and ensuring that all project needs are explicitly identified and documented.
- Scheduling: Learn how to create construction project schedules using tools such as charts, critical path analysis, and software such as Primavera P6.
- Cost Estimation and Budgeting: Assist with cost estimation techniques, budget preparation, and cost control to ensure projects stay on budget.
- Risk Management: Instruct students on how to identify, evaluate, and reduce risks in construction projects. This includes creating risk management plans and contingency plans.
- Quality Control: Stress the significance of quality control and how to execute quality assurance procedures in building projects.
- Communication and Documentation: Emphasise the importance of excellent communication and documentation in the planning of building projects. Trainees should know how to develop and maintain project documentation, such as project reports, change orders, and progress reports.
- Contract Management: Discuss the many forms of construction contracts, their ramifications, and how to effectively manage contracts. This includes legal knowledge and conflict resolution.
- Real-World Case Studies and Practical Activities: Allow trainees to apply their knowledge and abilities to genuine construction project settings.
ECS offers a Project Planning Training 4-day Workshop.
In our project Planning training course, we prioritise a “learning by doing” approach. Participants actively engage in hands-on exercises, using industry-standard software and facing real-world challenges. This immersive experience ensures they not only understand the core concepts but also gain the practical skills needed for effective project management.