This course aims to expose students to the realities of involvement and the practical challenges that arise in the procurement and delivery of large construction projects. Topics covered include tendering, site investigation, site establishment, occupational health and safety, risk management, material management, time management, cost management, quality management, contract management and customer relationship management as well as current construction management issues. Actual case projects will be studied in detail in terms of project initiation, feasibility, design and documentation, tendering, pre-construction, construction and commissioning, with a view to demonstrating the practical application of construction management theories in industry situations. By simulating typical scenarios that are likely to be encountered, students will be given the opportunity to identify potential problems and solutions. Case studies and group projects will be used as a means of learning and teaching approach. Case studies that cover commercial/civil infrastructure, retail and residential projects will be covered in detail. Group projects will then focus on a project in an area of community need using the skills learnt throughout the semester.