Study Guide

Objective

The student:
* is familiar with the tasks of a construction manager as a supervisor
* is able to plan, supervise and assure quality in the realisation of individual building tasks
* knows how to plan and organise production and perform project management of individual contractors and minor building projects on the basis of contract documents
* knows how to schedule the construction phase as to the tasks related to site management and understands its importance with reference to the final outcome and overall economy.

Content

To draw up a simple general timetable for a small construction project based on contract contract documents, and to plan and organize the production for the construction project with the help of RATU and RT.

To make use of the timetable in supervisor assignments and to understand the significance for end result and total economy (quality, work time and resource utilization in relation to contract times and agreements).

To make a workplace plan for a larger construction project.

Knowing the management tasks in connection with a larger building, ie. what is a good leadership.

To master the task as supervisor at the small-house building and according to the authorities' requirements be able to monitor and make inspection records at both the house building and major construction projects.

Attention is attached to:
- timetable for different work stages, sub and side contracts in relation to each other,
- timetable for different contracts in relation to other planning and design,
- procurement and cost control of materials,
- occupational safety, environment and safety, as well
- quality assurance (quality plan for the entire building site and for individual work steps (tehtäväsuunnitelma)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level

Qualifications

The Educational Modules Introduction to Building Techniques, Mathematics and the Courses Introductory Work Safety and Construction Law and General Internship, or similar knowledge