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    Construction Management – Unit Description
    1. Definition
    Construction Management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to plan, coordinate, and control construction projects from start to completion, ensuring they meet client requirements in terms of time, cost, quality, safety, and scope.
    2. Objectives of the Unit
    By the end of this unit, learners should be able to:
    • Understand the construction project lifecycle
    • Plan and schedule construction activities
    • Estimate project costs and prepare budgets
    • Manage resources (labour, materials, equipment
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Construction management

Course Overview

The purpose of this unit is to equip learners with the skills, knowledge, and competencies required to effectively plan, organize, supervise, and manage construction projects from inception to completion. The course focuses on the principles and practices of construction management, enabling learners to coordinate resources, ensure quality, maintain safety standards, and deliver projects within the specified time and budget.

This unit comprises six modules namely Introduction to Construction Management, Construction Planning and Scheduling, Resource Management, Construction Cost Estimation and Budgeting, Quality Assurance and Safety Management, and Project Monitoring, Control and Evaluation.

You will be expected to apply construction management principles in project execution, develop construction plans and schedules, manage labor, materials, equipment, and financial resources, prepare and monitor project budgets and costs, implement quality control and workplace safety measures, and monitor, evaluate, and report project progress.

This unit is self-paced learning, very interactive with engaging class activities which include in-video questions, quizzes, discussion forums, case studies, practical assignments, video and audio recordings. At the end of every module, you will be expected to attempt self-assessment and create a portfolio of evidence.

Assessment Tool

You will be graded as follows:

Course Assessment Tool

  • Continuous Assessments  (CAT 1 ) 30MKS
  • Quizzes and Assignments (CAT 2) 70MKS
  • Discussion Forum Participation
  • Practical Activities and Projects (PART OF CAT 2)
  • Portfolio of Evidence( PART OF CAT 2)
  • End of Unit Assessment(100)MKS

Course Requirements

The following is required to successfully complete this unit:

  1. Laptop with Windows 10 and above or any other appropriate gadget.
  2. Stable internet connectivity.
  3. Internet browser such as Chrome, Edge, or Firefox.
  4. E-portfolio.
  5. Basic knowledge of construction practices and project management concepts.

Support Channels

  1. Pedagogical Support: 2025bc167186@kstvet.ac.ke
  2. Technical Support: 2025bc167186@kstvet.ac.ke
  3. Pastoral Support: 2025bc167186@kstvet.ac.ke

Upon successful completion of this unit, learners will possess the competencies required to effectively manage construction projects while ensuring quality, safety, cost efficiency, and timely project delivery.