STANDARD

CMT 213 - COMPUTERIZED CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING

Course Description

Provides instruction in the use of application software for scheduling construction work. The use of contemporary construction scheduling and management software is emphasized in the course. Topics include: software overview, scheduling methods and requirements, and computerized scheduling of a simulated construction job.

Competency Areas Hours

- Software Overview	Class/Week	2
- Scheduling Methods and Requirements	D. Lab/Week	3
- Computerized Scheduling of a Simulated Construction Job	P. Lab/Week	0
	Credit Hours	3

Prerequisite/Corequisite: CMT 204

COURSE GUIDE

Course Description

Provides instruction in the use of application software for scheduling construction work. The use of contemporary construction scheduling and management software is emphasized in the course. Topics include: software overview, scheduling methods and requirements, and computerized scheduling of a simulated construction job.

Competency	After completing this section, the student will:	Hours
		Class	D. Lab	P.Lab
Software Overview		2	0	0
Project management	Discuss construction project management. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of computerized project management. Describe different software packages used for project management.
Scheduling Methods and Requirements		10	20	0
Project plans	Set project goals.
	Develop tasks and milestones for project goals.
	Estimate the time needed to perform the tasks. Keep the tasks on schedule. Assign people, equipment, and costs to the tasks. Refine the construction schedule. Communicate the construction plans to others on the team. Freeze the baseline. Evaluate the schedule.
Computerized Scheduling of a Simulated Construction Job		8	10	0
Progress	Track the progress of the construction project. Update the project schedule. Maintain control of the project to keep it on track.
Multiple projects	Manage multiple projects.
Information sharing	Share information with others involved in the construction projects.
Tools	Identify the tools used on the construction projects. Use the tools employed on the construction project.

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