Course Overview
What this International Construction Management course covers
This course gives a structured view of construction project management in an international context, from stakeholder coordination and project delivery methods to planning, scheduling, cost estimation, productivity, contract administration, claims, and dispute resolution. It is built as a practical professional program rather than a purely academic overview.
The focus is on how construction projects operate in the real world: how teams are organized, how schedules are developed and monitored, how costs and risks are managed, how productivity is improved, and how changes, claims, and disputes are handled in a more disciplined way.
Who should attend
- Project managers and assistant project managers in construction
- Site engineers, planning engineers, and project coordinators
- Quantity surveyors and cost control professionals
- Construction consultants and contract administration teams
- Main contractors, subcontractors, and project controls staff
- Owners’ representatives and client-side project teams
- Professionals moving from technical execution into management responsibility
Learning Outcomes
What you should be able to do after the training
- Understand the international construction project life cycle and key stakeholder roles
- Compare major project delivery methods such as traditional, design-build, EPC, and integrated delivery
- Use WBS and OBS structures more effectively during planning and coordination
- Interpret how BIM, 3D, 4D, and 5D concepts support modern construction project workflows
- Understand conceptual and preliminary cost estimating approaches
- Recognize project risks earlier and assess them more systematically
- Read and communicate construction schedules with more clarity
- Understand CPM, milestone tracking, line of balance, and production-based scheduling concepts
- Track performance using time, cost, quality, and productivity control ideas
- Apply practical thinking around site productivity, lean construction, and acceleration strategies
- Handle variations, change orders, claims documentation, and dispute pathways with better discipline
- Contribute more confidently to construction project coordination, reporting, and decision-making
5-Day Outline
International Construction Management Course Outline
Day 1: Fundamentals of International Construction Management
Overview of Construction Project Management
- Introduction to International Construction Management
- Global Construction Industry Practices and Standards
Key Project Stakeholders and Their Roles
- Project Owners and Clients
- Design Engineers
- Project Consultants
- Main Contractors
- Subcontractors and Specialty Contractors
- Vendors and Suppliers
Core Project Management Principles
- Construction Project Life Cycle
- Stakeholder Identification and Engagement
- Leadership and Management in Construction Projects
- Effective Communication and Team Coordination
Day 2: Project Delivery, Cost Estimation & Risk Management
Construction Project Delivery Strategies
- Traditional, Design-Build, EPC and Integrated Delivery Methods
- Value Engineering Principles and Applications
- Construction Contract Types and Administration
Project Planning Structures
- Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Organizational Breakdown Structure (OBS)
Digital Construction Technologies
- Applications of 3D, 4D and 5D Modeling
- Building Information Modeling (BIM) Fundamentals
Cost Estimation and Risk Assessment
- Classification and Purpose of Construction Cost Estimates
- Conceptual and Preliminary Estimating Techniques
- Schedule Duration Estimation Methods
- Introduction to Project Risk Identification and Assessment
Day 3: Construction Planning and Scheduling
Project Scheduling Fundamentals
- Development of Master Construction Schedules
- Network Planning and Scheduling Techniques
- Gantt Charts and Milestone Tracking
Advanced Scheduling Techniques
- Subcontractor and Trade Coordination Schedules
- Line of Balance (LOB) Scheduling
- Velocity and Production-Based Scheduling Methods
Schedule Analysis and Communication
- Critical Path Method (CPM) Fundamentals
- Schedule Monitoring and Reporting
- Effective Schedule Communication and Coordination
Day 4: Project Monitoring, Reporting & Cost Control
Project Control Systems
- The Project Control Cycle
- Data Collection and Performance Measurement
Performance Monitoring and Evaluation
- Key Factors Influencing Project Performance
- Time, Cost and Quality Control Techniques
- Productivity Measurement and Benchmarking
Productivity Enhancement Strategies
- Site Productivity Improvement Methods
- Lean Construction Concepts
- Project Acceleration and Schedule Compression Techniques
Day 5: Construction Claims, Contract Administration & Dispute Resolution
Change Management in Construction Projects
- Causes and Types of Project Changes
- Managing Variations and Change Orders
Claims Management
- Construction Claims Identification and Documentation
- Delay, Disruption and Cost Claims
Dispute Resolution Mechanisms
- Negotiation and Claims Settlement
- Mediation and Conciliation
- Arbitration Procedures
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Techniques
Training Calendar
Upcoming International Construction Management training schedule
Here is the current scheduled delivery plan for upcoming batches across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East region.
| Month | Dates | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jan-26 | 5-9 Jan | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Feb-26 | 8-12 Feb | Bali, Indonesia |
| Mar-26 | 15-19 Mar | London, UK |
| Apr-26 | 26-29 Apr | Manila, Philippines |
| May-26 | 17-21 May | Bangkok, Thailand |
| Jun-26 | 1-5 Jun | New Delhi, India |
| Jul-26 | 6-10 Jul | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Aug-26 | 9-13 Aug | Hanoi, Vietnam |
| Sep-26 | 20-24 Sep | Istanbul, Türkiye |
| Oct-26 | 25-29 Oct | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Nov-26 | 22-26 Nov | Bali, Indonesia |
| Dec-26 | 14-18 Dec | Bangkok, Thailand |
| Jan-27 | 17-21 Jan | New Delhi, India |
| Feb-27 | 8-12 Feb | Hanoi, Vietnam |
| Mar-27 | 21-25 Mar | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
Training Format
Classroom training as per Dates & Venues listed below, with corporate and in-house options
This course can be delivered as a classroom training program as per Dates & Venues listed below for individual learners or as a customized in-house corporate workshop for construction companies, project teams, engineering groups, consultants, and owners’ representatives. We can also align the delivery around the project, contract, scheduling, or claims concerns most relevant to your team.
Training Fee
USD 5,500
Standard training fee for the International Construction Management Course. Corporate or in-house delivery can be customized separately based on team size, format, and location requirements.
Certificate
Participants receive an EduDelphi course completion certificate after successfully attending the training. This is suitable for professionals and teams looking to document their learning in international construction management, project coordination, scheduling, contract administration, and claims awareness.
Trainer
Learn with Shyam Sarrof
Shyam Sarrof
CPA (USA), CMA (USA), ACA, ACMA, CS, CFA, ACTM, MBA, B.Com (H)
Shyam Sarrof brings senior management, cost-control, reporting, and professional training depth to this course. For construction professionals, that matters because project success depends not only on execution at site level, but also on stronger planning discipline, reporting logic, commercial awareness, stakeholder coordination, and structured decision-making across the life cycle of a project.
Customized Training
Need a program aligned to your organization or project environment?
We can tailor this course for contractors, project owners, consultants, engineering teams, and project controls staff who need a more targeted program around scheduling, cost estimation, claims, contract administration, stakeholder coordination, or project monitoring.
Corporate / In-House Training
- Customized team delivery for construction and engineering organizations
- Focus areas such as planning, claims, cost control, contract administration, or dispute awareness
- Delivery for internal project teams, management groups, or cross-functional stakeholders
- Enquiry-led scheduling for private batches and in-house programs
FAQ
Common questions about the International Construction Management Course
Is this course for engineers only?
No. It is suitable for engineers, project managers, construction coordinators, quantity surveyors, consultants, contractors, contract administration teams, and client-side project professionals who want a stronger management understanding of construction projects.
Does this course focus on practical project management issues in construction?
Yes. The course focuses on delivery methods, planning structures, scheduling, cost estimation, risk, project controls, productivity, claims, and dispute resolution rather than only high-level theory.
Is the course available for corporate teams?
Yes. We offer customized corporate and in-house delivery for organizations that want the course aligned to their project environment, delivery model, or team priorities.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. Participants receive an EduDelphi course completion certificate after successfully attending the training.
Can this course help with scheduling and claims awareness?
Yes. The outline includes scheduling methods such as CPM, milestone tracking, LOB, project monitoring, change management, claims identification, documentation, and dispute resolution pathways.
Next Step
Request the brochure, fees, and upcoming batch details
If you want the full brochure, corporate delivery options, or the right format for your team, send us an enquiry and we will help you with the next step.
