JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

Course Objectives

To impart knowledge on various aspects related to the construction, New

Equipment in construction, tender procedures and management aspects in construction industry.

Course Outcomes

The learner will able to prepare the tender for various works, plan for the projects

and will be able to manage the resources more appropriative.

UNIT - I

Introduction, Construction Sector in Indian and National Development, Role of Government and Construction Agencies, Planning for Construction projects, Project Feasibility Reports.

UNIT - II

Project Scheduling, Project management through networks (CPM & PERT), Resource allocation and project updating

UNIT - III

Construction Equipment, Time and motion studies

UNIT - IV

Management Information Systems in Construction Industry Human Factors in Construction, Environmental Issues in Construction, Material Management, Construction Safety Management.

UNIT - V

Tenders, contracts and specifications: Methods of tendering for projects. Different types of contracts. Importance of specifications. Design and construct Tenders, Build operate and transfer contracts – Turn key contracts. Legal problems. Arbitration. Payment schedule. Quality Control in Construction, Construction Disputes and there settlement

REFERENCE :

• 1. Construction Engineering and Management – S. Seetharaman
• 2. Construction Engineering and Management – V.K. Shrivastava
• 3. Construction Engineering and Management – K.L. Purifoy
• 4. Construction Equipment - Mahesh varma