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GOALS
This course intends to:
- Discuss specific aspects of cost, productivity and cost control that are relevant for a
graduate student.
- Discuss the implementation of these topics.
- Bring about a significant and lasting learning experience for all participants.
- Do all the above in a professional and friendly environment.
OBJECTIVES
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Know the procedures used in traditional productivity analysis.
- Be conversant about new productivity analysis tools such as video timelapsing.
- Apply the results of a productivity analysis to plan an operation.
- Discuss the modern manufacturing production philosophies and management techniques.
- Discuss the implications of the Lean Construction movement.
- Understand the philosophy of the Theory of Constrains.
- Be aware of the applicability of the Theory of Constrains to construction.
- Know the traditional cost control procedures in construction
- Understand the characteristics of cost control for infrastructure projects.
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