Introduction to Construction Management (Virtual)

This course is scheduled for June 25 & 26, 2025 (1:00pm – 3:30pm daily PT)

The course fee is $20.

Course Summary:

This 5-hour virtual training introduces essential components of the construction management process. By applying the information learned in the workshop, you can improve how you manage project risks, communications, delivery, and scheduling. This course is delivered for 2.5 hours a day for two, consecutive days. You must attend both days to receive credit for the class.

Learning Objectives:

By the end the workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Compare common project delivery methods.
  • Describe the relationships among owner, contractor, and engineer on public works construction projects.
  • Describe common types of contract-required documentation.
  • Explain the importance of communication with a contractor and stakeholders.
  • Identify methods for selecting a construction contractor.
  • Describe the function of a quality assurance program.

Intended Audience:

Anyone managing public works construction projects who needs to develop construction management skills or wants to improve specific aspects of their project management approach. This may include:

  • Engineers.
  • Designers.
  • Construction Inspectors.
  • Engineering Consultants.
  • American Public Works Association Members.

Introduction to Construction Management is an elective of the Road Scholar Program.

Prerequisites:

None.

Instructor:

Greg Duncan is a Senior Engineer at Applied Pavement Technology, Inc., with more than 30 years of pavement materials, construction, and roadway maintenance engineering experience. He is a certified National Highway Institute (NHI) instructor and regularly teaches NHI’s “Maintenance Leadership Academy” and “Constructing and Inspecting Asphalt Paving Projects” courses. Greg regularly works on national and state projects dealing with preventive maintenance treatments.

Registration

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Payment

The non-refundable registration fee is $20 and is payable by check or credit card. Payment must be received prior to the first day of class.

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If paying by check, forward your enrollment email to whomever completes training purchases.  Checks should be sent with a copy of your registration reservation email to Applied Pavement Technology, Inc., Airport Plaza Office Building, 1755 E. Plumb Lane, Suite 264, Reno, Nevada 89502, Attn: Tracey Smith.

For questions, please call 217-693-3290 or email [email protected].

  • Enrollment in this course opens on 1/7/25