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Construction Planning and Scheduling

CNST-3331

Class Number: 19421-01

General

Course Instructor: Prof Marvin Weintraub

Course Time: Wednesday 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM @ University of Houston Main Campus; T1-116B

Office Hours: By appointment via email to [email protected] will respond within 24 hrs

Office location: I do not have an on-Campus Office

Contact Information: [email protected]

Course Description

This course is designed to equip students with a thorough and working knowledge of planning and scheduling expectations by employers in the engineering / construction industry. Specifically, the course addresses the development and use of bar charts, CPM network diagrams, CPM calculations, and other selected topics such as resource leveling, network crashing, and earned value management. The course also focuses on creating a viable schedule while applying the industry standard software, Primavera (P6), for project planning and scheduling.

Course Prerequisites

CNST 2351 (Construction Estimating I)

C or better in CNST 2351

By enrolling in this course you acknowledge that you have completed this prerequisite course.

Learning Objectives

Upon the completion of the course, students will demonstrate the ability to:

1. Create a Project Schedule, Schedule Basis, and Schedule Resources

2. Understand planning, scheduling, and control principles

3. Use industry standard scheduling software P6

4. Understand time, cost, and resource management principles

In addition to the learning objectives above, this course emphasizes Ethics, Safety, and

Oral/Written Communication.

Textbook

A textbook is not required. Course materials are posted in Blackboard, please use your Cougarnet account to log in https://accessuh.uh.edu

Additional Reference (Optional)

· Hinze, Jimmie, Construction Planning and Scheduling, Pearson Prentice Hall.

· Mubarak, S., Construction Project Scheduling and Control, Pearson Education, Inc.

· Ahuja, H., Dozzi S., and AbouRizk, S., Project Management: Techniques in Planning and Controlling Construction Projects, 2nd Edition, John Wiley and Sons.

Grading

Participation 10%

Quizzes/assignments 30%

Final Project 20%

Final Exams 40%

Note: The Final Exam will be administered on the last official day of class (28Nov18).

Course letter grades

A, A-

B+, B, B-

C+, C, C-

D+, D, D-

F

The Grade Letters in Red require a repeat of the course until a grade of C or better is obtained.

SCHEDULE OF TOPICS

CNST 3331 Section 19421-01 Construction Planning & Scheduling
Weekly Calendar - Schedule of Topics
WEDNESDAY 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Week	August
1	22		Welcome to CNST3331 & Course Outline
			Week 1 Lecture - Planning Scheduling & Bar Charts
2	29		Quiz # 1 - Concepts & Bar Charts
			Week 2 Lecture - Supt Techniques Used During the Pln Process
			Week 2 - Introduction to Final Project
	September
3	5		Quiz 2 - Planning Supporting Techniques (WBS)
			Week 3 Lecture - Planning Scheduling Networks (I) Activity-on-Node (AON)	AON
				Activity-on-Node
4	12		Week 4 Lecture: Introduction to P6 - 1
5	19		Week 5 Lecture: AOA & Critical Path Method (CPM) Forward Pass
			Forward Pass Exercises
6	26		Week 6 Lecture: CPM - Backward Pass & Float Concepts
			Start Final Project
	October
7	3		2 Quizzes (3 & 4) - CPM Calculation & CPM Concepts
			Week 7A - Lecture: Part A: P6(II) CPM & Reporting
			Week 7B - Lecture: Part B: P6(III) Calendar, WBS, & Activity Codes
8	10		Week 8 Lecture: Resource Allocation & Leveling
9	17		Week 9A Lecture: P6 Resource Management Exercise
			Week 9B Lecture: Schedule Compression
			Week 9C Lecture: Project Controls Processes
10	24		Week 10 Lecture: Process Control & Earned Value Analysis
11	31		Quiz # 5 - Resource Management & Schedule Compression
			Week 11 Lecture: Project Control in P6
	November
12	7		Quiz # 6 - Project Control and Earned Value
			Week 12 Lecture: An Overview of Other Scheduling Techniques
			Final Project Complete @ 7:00 PM
13	14		Week 13 Lecture: AIC Review
			Week 13 Lecture: Final Exam Review
14	21		Thanksgiving Holiday
15	28		Final Exam

cLASSROOM BEHAVIOR

High level of professionalism in the classroom is expected. The instructor has the right to set the rules of his/her classroom. A student does not have the right to make changes to the instructor’s way of managing the classroom. Disruptive behaviors, such as excessive talking, arriving late to class, and using unauthorized electronic devices during class is not permitted. Repetitive and seriously disruptive behavior may result in removal from class in accordance with policies and procedures set by the Dean of Students Office.

ACADEMIC HONESTY

Students who violate University rules on scholastic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary penalties, including the possibility of failure in the course and dismissal from The University. Since dishonesty harms the individual, all students, and the integrity of The University, policies on scholastic dishonesty will be strictly enforced.

Assignment & EXAM POLICY

Our industry is built on utmost respect for agreements, deadlines, delivery on-time, and quality of product, ability to work under pressure, and time management. Time management is an essential skillset. NO late assignments, quizzes, or exams will be accepted . Quiz and exam make-up will NOT be given, with only exception in the rare event of a verified emergency. Please note that travel, conflicts with work-schedules, family events etc. are not considered in this course as emergency for missing exams and quizzes. Quizzes and exams will include material covered in class lecture, exercise, discussions, and homework.

The last day of class is the deadline for students to verify their grades and the accuracy of their score. After this deadline, there will be no consideration for any changes.

UNIVERSITY COUNCILING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) can help students who are having difficulties managing stress, adjusting to college, or feeling sad and hopeless. You can reach CAPS (UH main campus www.uh.edu/caps, or UH Sugar Land campus http://www.uh.edu/dsaes/uhsugarland/ by calling 713-743-5454 during and after business hours for routine appointments or if you or someone you know is in crisis. No appointment is necessary for the “Let’s Talk” program, a drop-in consultation service at convenient locations and hours around campus.

UH Main Campus: http://www.uh.edu/caps/outreach/lets_talk.html

UH Sugar Land Campus: http://www.uh.edu/dsaes/uhsugarland/

COURSE/INSTRUCTOR EVALUATION

A mid-term Start-Stop-Continue survey and a final course/instructor evaluation will be conducted during this semester. Any suggestions you have on improving the course, however, are welcome throughout the semester. For detailed information about Disabilities, Religious Holy Days, the Academic Calendar, and Academic Honesty, and other information, please visit the following website: http://www.uh.edu/provost/stu/stu_syllabsuppl.html

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

University of Houston provides, upon request, appropriate academic adjustments for qualified students with disabilities. Any student with a documented disability (physical or cognitive) who requires academic accommodations should contact the Center for Students with Disabilities (713/743-5400) for more assistance.

For detailed information about Disabilities, Religious Holy Days, the Academic Calendar, and Academic Honesty, and other information, please visit the following website:

http://www.uh.edu/provost/policies/student/resources /