CFM 412
Construction Scheduling and Cost Control
Civil and Construction Engineering
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering
Course Description
Planning, scheduling, and monitoring construction projects, including development of critical path networks (CPM and PERT), Gannt bar charts, construction cost control, and reporting practices.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
2
Fixed
3
Title
Scheduling
Learning Outcome
Develop and control residential, commercial, industrial, manufacturing, or engineering scheduling projects.
Title
Critical Path Scheduling
Learning Outcome
Illustrate and evaluate the critical path method (CPM) of scheduling through the creation of detailed CPM schedules.
Title
Documents
Learning Outcome
Create check sheets; linear or line of balance schedules; bar charts; short interval schedules; critical path networks.
Title
Float
Learning Outcome
Identify and categorize types of float and demonstrate their application for the management of projects.
Title
Manpower and Cost Loading
Learning Outcome
Correlate manpower and cost loading to schedule. Analyze and modify resource loaded schedules.
Title
S Curves and Histograms
Learning Outcome
Control, accurately report, and predict project progress and costs using progress S curves and histograms.
Title
Software
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate ability to use computer software in scheduling construction projects through the creation of Critical Path and other schedules.
Title
Ethics
Learning Outcome
Appraise ethical issues relating to construction scheduling through written and verbal reports.
