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Description

Course Title:

Pre-Construction Phase Management for Large Township & High-Rise Building Projects

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Module 1: Introduction to Pre-Construction Phase Management

• 1.1 Overview of Pre-Construction Phase and Its Importance
  Definition, scope, and key objectives in large township & high-rise projects

• 1.2 Stakeholder Identification and Engagement
  Roles of owners, consultants, contractors, authorities, and community

• 1.3 Pre-Construction Project Lifecycle and Milestones
  Phases from conceptualization to construction start

• 1.4 Challenges and Risks in Pre-Construction of Large Projects
  Typical risks in scope, cost, time, compliance, and quality

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Module 2: Project Planning and Feasibility Analysis

• 2.1 Site Analysis and Feasibility Study
  Soil investigations, environmental impact, utilities availability

• 2.2 Conceptual Design and Master Planning
  Township layout, zoning, and high-rise building massing

• 2.3 Financial Feasibility and Funding Options
  Cost estimates, investment appraisal, funding sources

• 2.4 Approvals and Permits Planning
  Planning permissions, building regulations, environmental clearances

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Module 3: Scope Definition and Requirement Gathering

• 3.1 Detailed Client and Stakeholder Requirements Analysis
  Functional, technical, and regulatory requirements

• 3.2 Defining Project Scope and Deliverables
  Scope statement, exclusions, assumptions

• 3.3 Early Value Engineering and Constructability Review
  Initial VE workshops to optimize design and construction methods

• 3.4 Preparation of Project Execution Strategy
  Construction methodology, phasing, resource planning

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Module 4: Design Management and Coordination

• 4.1 Design Team Selection and Roles Definition
  Architects, engineers, specialists roles

• 4.2 Integrated Design Development Process
  Coordination between architecture, structural, MEP, and other disciplines

• 4.3 Design Review and Quality Assurance
  Milestones, design freeze, review checklists

• 4.4 Managing Design Changes and Approvals
  Change control procedures and impact assessment

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Module 5: Cost Estimation and Budgeting

• 5.1 Preparation of Preliminary Cost Estimates
  Conceptual & schematic cost estimation techniques

• 5.2 Bill of Quantities (BOQ) Development
  Detailed takeoff, unit rates, provisional sums

• 5.3 Budget Approval Process and Cost Control Mechanisms
  Contingency planning, budget sign-off

• 5.4 Cost Risk Analysis and Mitigation Strategies
  Cost escalation, market fluctuations, inflation considerations

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Module 6: Procurement Planning and Contract Strategy

• 6.1 Procurement Method Selection
  Design-bid-build, design-build, EPC, PPP models

• 6.2 Vendor Prequalification and Tendering Process
  Criteria, bid invitation, evaluation

• 6.3 Contract Types and Clauses for Large Projects
  Lump sum, unit rate, cost-plus, incentive clauses

• 6.4 Contract Management and Legal Considerations
  Contract administration, risk allocation, dispute resolution

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Module 7: Risk Management and Safety Planning

• 7.1 Identification and Assessment of Pre-Construction Risks
  Technical, financial, environmental, and legal risks

• 7.2 Risk Mitigation and Contingency Planning
  Risk register, monitoring mechanisms

• 7.3 Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Planning
  Site safety protocols, environmental management plans

• 7.4 Emergency Preparedness and Response Planning
  Disaster management, evacuation plans

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Module 8: Scheduling and Time Management

• 8.1 Development of Pre-Construction Schedule
  Key activities, milestones, lead times

• 8.2 Critical Path Method (CPM) and Network Analysis
  Schedule optimization, float analysis

• 8.3 Integration of Multi-Discipline Schedules
  Design, procurement, and permit timelines

• 8.4 Monitoring and Updating Schedule During Pre-Construction
  Progress tracking tools, schedule variance analysis

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Module 9: Resource and Logistics Planning

• 9.1 Human Resource Planning for Pre-Construction Phase
  Skills requirement, team mobilization

• 9.2 Material and Equipment Planning
  Long lead items, procurement scheduling

• 9.3 Site Logistics and Temporary Facilities Planning
  Access roads, site offices, storage, utilities

• 9.4 Coordination with Authorities and Utilities Providers
  Coordination for power, water, telecom, road closures

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Module 10: Documentation, Reporting, and Communication Management

• 10.1 Preparation and Management of Pre-Construction Documentation
  Tender documents, design reports, permits, approvals

• 10.2 Reporting Mechanisms and Progress Tracking
  Regular status reports, dashboards

• 10.3 Communication Plan and Stakeholder Engagement
  Information flow, meeting schedules, conflict management

• 10.4 Lessons Learned and Continuous Improvement
  Feedback loops, updating procedures and best practices