COURSE GUIDE

CM 650
PRINCIPLES OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

Engr. Guillermo O. Bernabe

Subject Specialist
PUP-Open University

1st Semester, SY 2018-19

 Unit 1
Role of the Construction Industry in National Development

Module 1
Introduction to Principles of Construction Management

This module will discuss the Project Management, Construction

Management, Management Functions or Objectives, Eight M’s of
Management, define Project, discuss the Six Main Characteristics of a
Project, the Measurement of Project Success, the Key success factors
for project implementation and the Project Management Knowledge
Areas
 Module 2
Economic Importance, Nature & Characteristics of Construction Industry

This module covers the economic importance of the construction

industry, its nature and characteristics and its contributions to the economy.

Module 3
Construction Industry Contributions to the Economy

This module covers the contributions of the construction industry to

the economy

Module 4
Construction Market Demand, Structure & Growth

This module discusses the construction market trends, structure,

prospects and growth.
 Unit 2
Construction Industry Structure

Module 5
Construction Industry Services

This module deals with the Construction Cycle and

Industry Structure, Different Classification/Types of the
Construction Industry Services, Classification system for
contractors in the Philippines (Philippines Contractors and
Accreditation Board (PCAB))
 Module 6
Construction Project Life Cycle, Phases & Organization

This module will cover the various types of construction projects

and will discuss the construction cycle, phases, and organization as well
as project related cycle, stages and organization.

Module 7
Construction Industry Structure

This module will present the various sectors of the construction

industry such as the project clients or owners, contractors, consultants
and other professional services, labor, materials manufacturers,
equipment suppliers and lessors, financing and other sectors.
 Unit 3
Construction Project Scheduling and Control

This module will discuss the planning and scheduling

process, scheduling methods, creating the schedule project
control system, project control system works, preparing a
project for construction and control, monitoring of cash inflows
and outflows and measurement, document cost and schedule
performance.
 Module 8
Project Planning and Scheduling

This module will discuss the planning and scheduling process,

scheduling methods, creating the schedule, history of networking,
PERT/CPM, basic rules and conventions in networking and definitions
and symbols and drawing of network.

Module 9
Project Control

This module will present the project control system, basics of

how a project control system works, process of preparing a project for
construction and control, monitoring of cash inflows and outflows and
properly measurement, documentation of cost and schedule
performance.
 Unit 4
Construction Regulations

Module 10
Construction Policy Environment

This module will discuss the basic legal framework, general

principles and state policies, fundamental policies on industry, trade,
and investments involving the construction industry.

Module 11
Construction Industry Regulation

This module covers the various regulations affecting the

construction industry. You will be allowed to study one regulation that
will help you better understand your role as construction project manager.
References and Recommended Readings:
The presentations are organized into units and modules.
Modules are separate lessons. Units are phases of the
course composed of several module each. There are four (4)
units in this course.

Readings:
The basic materials to be used for this course are the
Philippine Construction Industry Report and Construction
Project Management.
Additional Readings:
Civil Engineering Law (RA 544)
Architectural Law (RA 9266)
New Electrical Engineering Law (RA 7920)
Mechanical Engineering Law (RA 8495, as amended)
Electronics & Communications Engineering Law of the Philippines (RA 5734)
Law Regulating the Environmental Planning Profession in the Philippines (PD
1308)
Geodetic Engineering Law (RA 4374)
Plumbing Law (RA 1378)
Guidelines on the Procurement of Consulting Services for Government Projects
(NEDA Consultancy Guidelines)
RA 9184, Government Procurement Bill and IRR
Rules and Regulations for the Licensing of Contractors (RA 4566)
National Building Code and its IRR
National Structural Code of the Philippines
Fire Code
Philippine Electrical Code
Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System (PD 1586)
Recommended Readings:

Austen, A.D. and Neale, R.H., “Managing Construction Projects: A

Guide to Process and Procedures”, ILO, c. 1984”
Bernas, Joaquin G., S.J., “The 1987 Philippine Constitution: A Reviewer-
Primer”, c. 1987.
Chow Kok Fong, “The Construction Agenda: Development of the
Construction Industry in Singapore”, CIDB, c. 1990.
Cleland, David I. And Kocaoglu, Dundar F., “Engineering Management”,
McGraw-Hill Inc., c. 1981.
Gould, Frederick and Joyce Nancy, “Construction Project
Management”, Prentice Hall, 3rd Ed. 2009.
Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines, “Construction
Industry Development Plan”, CIAP, 1992; “The Philippine Construction
Industry Report” (1973-1982); Philippine Construction Industry Report
in the 80’s” (2nd Edition); “The Philippine Construction Industry
Report” (October 1996) and present.
Harris, Cyril M., “Dictionary of Architecture and Construction “, Prentice-Hall, Inc., c.
1980.
International Labour Organization, “Management Training for the Construction
Industry in Developing Countries”, ILO, c. 1982.
International Labour Organization, “The Training of Managers and Workers in the
Construction Industry”, ILO, c. 1976.
Lion, Edgar, “A Practice Guide to Building Construction”, Prentice-Hall, Inc., c. 1980.
Nolledo, Jose N., “The 1987 Constitution with Explanations”, c. 1987.
Pelicer, Eugenio, Yepes, Victor, Teixeira, Jose MC, “Construction Management”,
Helder Moura and Joaquín Catala. Valencia, Porto, 2008.
Peteron, Willis L., “Introduction to Economics”, Prentice-Hall, Inc., c. 1977.
Philippine Overseas Construction Board, “Construction Market Outlook” (1996).
Project Management Handbook
Schoumacher, Bruce, “Engineers and the law”, Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, Inc.
C. 1986.
Teixeira, Jose MC, “Common Learning Outcome for European Managers in
Construction”, Chartered Institute of Buildings
The World bank, “The Construction Industry Issues and Strategies in Developing
Countries”, International Bank for Reconstruction & Development/The World Bank, c.
1984.
Websites:
www.dpwh.gov.ph, www.dti.gov.ph, psa.gov.ph
www.fidic.org, www.procurementservice.org/gppb, www.cofico.org.ph

Academic Integrity
Cheating, plagiarism and other forms of intellectual dishonesty are absolutely
prohibited under the PUP Rules and Regulations. You are covered by these rules. In
the events of infractions, you will be expelled and dishonorably discharged from
the University. Please be advised accordingly.

Grades
Your final grade will be determined by your performance on your Assignments and
final examination:
Assignment 60%
Final Examination 30%
Class Standing 10%
Total 100%
Assignment #1
1. Define the meaning of the construction industry? How does this defer
from your own definition? Discuss and give details.
2. In what particular scope of construction industry services will
construction project management be needed? Explain how this is so.
3. Describe some of your construction project management experience.
4. Name at least three economic and three social contributions of the
construction industry to the economy? Define the importance of the
construction project manager in increasing the contributions of the
construction industry to the economy.
5. What are some of the technical and managerial knowledge required of
the construction project managers to carry out their jobs? What are some of the
skills needed by a construction project manager in vertical and horizontal
construction?
6. Name at least five differences between a construction project manager
practicing in the Philippines and one who works abroad (e.g., Asia). Explain why
you think so.
Assignment #2
1. What is a construction project manager? Define the role of the construction project
manager in the project types and each of the five stages of the construction project
life cycle.
2. What are some of the issues and concerns presently affecting the following:
a. Construction project managers
b. Contractors
c. Engineering and design professionals
d. Construction workers
e. Construction materials and manufacturers
f. Equipment suppliers and lessors
g. Engineering and construction educators
3. What are some of the challenges faced by the following in this new century?
a. Construction project managers
b. Contractors
c. Engineering and design professionals
d. Construction workers
e. Construction materials and manufacturers
f. Equipment suppliers and lessors
g. Engineering and construction educators
Assignment #3
1. Discuss the Philippine industry sector
1.1. Output
1.2. Input
2. Discuss the Industry Clients Sector
2.1. Public Owners
2.2. Private Owners
3. Discuss the major types of governmental project owners
3.1. Infrastructure Agencies
3.2. Non-infrastructure Agencies
4. Discuss Contracting Sector
4.1. Formal Subsector
4.2. Informal Subsector
5. Population and geography
5.1. Registered number of licensed contractors
5.1.1. 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, up to 2016
6. Licensed Contractors by Region
6.1. 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, up to 2016
Assignment #3 (continuation)

7. Licensed Contractors by Principal Classification

7.1. 2000, 2001, 2002, .. Up to 2010
7.2. 2011, 2012, 2013 up to 2016
8. Licensed Contractors by Size of Firm
8.1. 2001, 2002, 2003, up to 2016
9. Number and Percentage Distribution of Construction-Related
Professionals
9.1. 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, up to 2016
10. Discuss the Labor Sector
10.1. project workers or employees
10.2. non-project workers
11. Percentage Distribution of Construction Workers/Employees
(Professional, Technical & laborers)
11.1. 2000, 2001, 2002, up to to 2016
Assignment #3 (continuation)

12. Discuss Materials Sector distribution of these facilities and the annual
installed capacity by geographical area
12.1. Cement
12.2. Aggregates
12.3. Reinforcing Steel Bars
12.4. Galvanized Iron Sheets
12.5. Lumber
13. Discuss Equipment Sector
13.1. Lessors
13.2. Importers
13.3. Manufacturers
14. Discuss Financing Sector
14.1. Owner Financing
14.1.1. Government Projects
14.1.2. Non-government Projects
15. Contractor Financing
Assignment #4

1. Talking with a scheduler, review a schedule for a construction project with

which you are familiar with. Find out the following:
a. How long did it take to complete the schedule?
b. When in the design/build process did the scheduling begin?
c. Is the schedule broken down into phases? Areas?
d. How is the schedule coded? By contract? By responsibility?
e. What activities fall on the critical path?
f. How often is the schedule updated?
g. Is the schedule being used for any advanced project
management activities such as resource leveling, cash flow
projections, and so on?
2. Working in a small group, construct a schedule for a small project or focus
on part of a larger project (with fewer than one hundred activities). Examples
include a single-family house; tenant fit up work for a commercial building; or
the work of a particular major trade for a large project such as mechanical,
electrical, site, or concrete work. Use available schedule software as
appropriate.
Assignment #4 (continuation)

3. Gather from a local construction company some example forms used

to report actual cost, schedule, and performance information from the
field to the home office. Report on the cost-coding system used. Explain
what value each bit of information provides to the following company
department:
a. Estimating
b. Scheduling
c. Project Management
d. Accounting
e. Contract Administration
f. Purchasing
4. Examine a new communication, computational, or software
technology and explain what economic benefits it can provide to the
construction project control process. Possible topics might be advances
in three-dimensional CAD, BIM, estimating/scheduling/CAD integration,
internet communications, or digital photography.
Assignment #5

1. Discuss the uses of schedules and types of scheduling methods

2. Explain how and why schedules are used in the preconstruction and
construction stages
3. Discuss the history of PERT/CPM and how to construct a network
diagram, how to determine the duration of an activity and how to
perform the basic network calculation
4. What are the objectives of a project control?
5. Discuss the basics of how a project control system works and process of
preparing a project for construction and control
6. Explain some models used to monitor and control cash inflows and
outflows
7. Discuss how to properly measure and document cost and schedule
performance
Assignment #6

1. Identify which of the constitutional provisions affect the

practice of the construction project management profession.
Cite the specific effects of the provision.
2. Choose at least one industry regulations identified in the
additional readings section of this course guide. Explain at
least ten salient provisions of the chosen regulation.
3. Discuss the effect of the regulation on the practice of the
construction project management profession. Discuss your
personal reason for choosing these regulations and how it will
affect your practice as a construction project manager.
 Course Schedule:

Date Activities
July 15, 2018 Orientation
Unit 1 Role of the Construction Industry in National Development
Module 1 Introduction to Principles of Construction Management
Module 2 Economic Importance, Nature & Characteristics of Construction
Industry
August 5, 2018 Module 3 Construction Industry Contributions to the Economy
Module 4 Construction Market Demand, Structure & Growth
August 26, 2018 Unit 2 Construction Industry Structure
Module 5 Construction Industry Services
Module 6 Construction Project Life Cycle, Phases & Organization
September 16, 2018 Module 7 Construction Industry Structure

October 7, 2018 Unit 4 Construction Regulations

Module 10 Construction Policy Environment
Module 11 Construction Industry Regulation
October 28, 2018 Final Examination
Assignment should be submitted in the learning management
system (LMS) using your emabini account.

Engr. Guillermo O. Bernabe

Subject Specialist
Email add: gbernabe49@yahoo.com
Thank you