VISVESVARAYA TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY, BELAGAVI.

Scheme of Teaching and Examinations and Syllabus

MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE (CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT)(ACM)

(Effective from Academic year 2020-21)

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VISVESVARAYA TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY, BELAGAVI

Scheme of Teaching and Examinations – 2020 - 21
M.ARCH CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT(ACM)
Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) and Outcome Based Education (OBE)
I SEMESTER
Teaching Hours Examination
/Week

Duration in hours
SEE Marks

Development

Credits
Sl. Course Course
Course

Activities

Total Marks
Total hours
Lecture

CIE Marks
Studio
No Code Title

Skill

Viva-voce
Theory
L S SDA
1 PCC 20ACM11 Project Management-1 04 02 02 08 03 40 60 -- 100 6

2 PCC 20ACM12 Contract Management 03 02 02 07 03 40 60 -- 100 5

Site Organization &

3 PCC 20ACM13 Construction Environmental 03 -- 04 07 03 40 60 -- 100 5
Management

Project Appraisal &

4 PSC 20ACM14 02 -- 04 06 -- 40 -- 60 100 4
Project Finance

5 PSC 20ACM15 Research Methods 02 -- -- 02 -- 100 -- -- 100 2

6 PEC 20ACM16X Professional Elective1 01 02 -- 03 -- 100 -- -- 100 2

7 PSC 20ACM17 PM Softwares1 01 02 -- 03 -- 100 -- -- 100 2

TOTAL 16 08 12 36 09 460 180 60 700 26

Note:PCC: Professional Core, PSC: Professional Support, PEC: Professional Elective.

Professional Elective1
Course Code under Course title
20CPM16X
20ACM161 Special Construction Methods & Techniques
20ACM162 Construction Demolition and Waste Management
20ACM163 Disaster Management
20ACM164 Sustainable Constructions
1. Studio:
Students and course instructor/s to involve either individually or in groups to interact together to enhance the
learning and application skills.
The students should interact with construction industry (small, medium and large), understand their problems or
foresee what can be undertaken for study in the form of research/ case studies / testing / projects, and for creative
and innovative methods to solve the identified problem. The students hall:
(1) Gainconfidenceinworkingalongwithconstructionindustryprofessionals.
(2) Workondifferentsoftware/s(tools)toSimulate,analyseandauthenticatetheoutputtointerpretandconclude.
(3) Handleadvancedconstruction equipmentandmaterialstoenhancetechnicaltalent.
(4) Involveincasestudiesandfieldvisits/fieldwork.
(5) Accustomwiththeuseofstandards/codesetc.,tonarrowthegapbetweenacademiaandconstructionindustry.
Allactivitiesshouldenhancestudent’sabilitiestoemploymentand/orself-
employmentopportunities,managementskills,Statisticalanalysis,fiscalexpertise,etc.
2. SkillDevelopmentActivities:
Theymaybeintheformofperiodicsitevisits,guestlectures,conferencesandwebinars,not afixed slotintimetables.
3. Vivavoce:
Theviva voce shallbeconductedforadurationof20minutes(per student)for thesubjectslistedundervivavoceforallthe
semesters.
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VISVESVARAYA TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY, BELAGAVI

Scheme of Teaching and Examinations – 2020 - 21
M.ARCH CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT(ACM)
Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) and Outcome Based Education (OBE)
II SEMESTER
TeachingHours Examination
/Week

Duration in hours
Development
SEE Marks

Credits
Course

Activities
Sl. Course Course

Total Marks
Total hours
Lecture

CIE Marks
Studio

Skill
No Code Title

Theory

Theory
L S SDA
1 PCC 20ACM21 Project Management-2 04 02 02 08 03 40 60 -- 100 6

Project Scope, Schedule

2 PCC 20ACM22 03 02 02 07 03 40 60 -- 100 5
& Cost Management

Project Resource
Management–Material,
3 PCC 20ACM23 03 -- 04 07 03 40 60 -- 100 5
Equipment & Human
Resource Management

Management
4 PSC 20ACM24 Information System & 02 04 -- 06 -- 40 -- 60 100 4
Communication
Management
Legal Frame work
5 PSC 20ACM25 02 -- -- 02 -- 100 -- -- 100 2
of Construction

6 PEC 20ACM26X Professional Elective2 01 02 -- 03 -- 100 -- -- 100 2

7 PSC 20ACM27 PM Softwares2 01 02 -- 03 -- 100 -- -- 100 2

TOTAL 16 12 08 36 09 460 18 60 70 26
0 0
Note:PCC: Professional Core, PSC: Professional Support, PEC: Professional Elective.
Professional Elective2
Course Code under Course title
20CPM25X
20ACM261 Project Recovery

20ACM262 International Project Management

20ACM263 Project Schedule Management

20ACM264 Entre preneurship

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Scheme of Teaching and Examinations – 2020 - 21
M.ARCH CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT(ACM)
Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) and Outcome Based Education (OBE)
IIISEMESTER
TeachingHours Examination
/Week

SkillDevelopmen
SEEMarks

tActivities

Durationinhours

Credits
Sl.
Course

Cours
CourseTitle

TotalMarks
Lecture

Totalhours
Studio
No eCod

CIEMarks
e

Vivavoce
Theory
L S SD
1 PCC 20ACM31 Conflict 03 02 02 07 03 40 60 -- 100 5
Management &
Dispute Resolution
Project Risk
2 PCC 20ACM32 03 02 02 07 03 40 60 -- 100 5
Management

Advanced
3 PCC 20ACM33 03 -- 04 07 03 40 60 -- 100 5
ConstructionTechniq
ues
4 Project 20ACM34 DissertationStage–1 03 02 02 07 -- 40 -- 60 100 5

Construction Quality
5 PSC 20ACM35 02 -- -- 02 -- 100 -- -- 100 2
& Safety Management

6 PEC 20ACM36X Professional 01 02 -- 03 -- 100 -- -- 100 2

Elective3
(Completed
Professional Training duringthe
7 Internshi 20ACM37 -- -- -- 100 100 4
p / Internship interveningvacati
on between
IIandIIIsemesters.
)
TOTAL 15 08 10 33 09 36 180 16 70 28
0 0 0
Note:PCC:ProfessionalCore,PSC:ProfessionalSupport,PEC:ProfessionalElective.
ProfessionalElective3
Course Coursetitle
Codeunder20CP
M35X
20ACM361 Facility Management

20ACM362 Real Estate Management

20ACM363 Infrastructure Management–Airports, Tunnelling Marine / Offshore Construction

20ACM364 Value Engineering in Construction Management

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Note:
1. Dissertation Stage-1: Students in consultation with the guide/co-guide if any, shall pursue literature survey and
completethe preliminary requirements of selected Project work. Each student shall prepare relevant introductory project
document and present a seminar.
CIE marks shall be awarded by a committee comprising of Dean, PG course/HoD and Guide/co-guide of the
department.The CIE marks awarded for Dissertation Stage -1, shall be based on the evaluation of Dissertation Report,
DissertationPresentationskillandperformanceinQuestion-and-Answersessionintheratio50:25:25.
SEE(Universityexamination) shall beaspertheUniversitynorms.
2. Internship Requirements: All the students have to undergo mandatory internship of 8 weeks during the
vacationbetweenIIandIIIsemesters.AUniversityexaminationshallbeconductedduringIIIsemesterandtheprescribedinternshipcr
editshallbe countedforthesame semester.Internshipshallbeconsideredasa
headofpassingandshallbeconsideredfortheawardofdegree.Thestudentsarerequiredtosubmitperiodicprogressreportsoftheinter
nshipundertaken.
3. Internship Assessment:CIE marks shall be awarded by a committee comprising of Dean and PG course/HoD. The
CIEmarks awarded for Internship, shall be based on the evaluation of Internship Report, Internship Presentation skill
andperformance in Question-and-Answer session in the ratio 50:25:25. Those, who have not pursued /completed the
internshipshallbedeclaredasfailininternshipcourseandhavetocompletethesameduringsubsequentUniversityexaminationsafter
satisfyingtheinternshiprequirements.InternshipSEE(Universityexamination)shallbeaspertheUniversitynorms.
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VISVESVARAYATECHNOLOGICALUNIVERSITY,BELAGAVI
Scheme of Teaching and Examinations – 2020 –
21M.ARCHCONSTRUCTIONPROJECTMANAGEMENT(ACM)
Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) and OutcomeBasedEducation(OBE)
IVSEMESTER

TeachingHours Examination
/Week

Development

Durationinhours

SEEMarksVivav

Credits
Sl. Cours
Course

Activities
CourseTitle

Lecture

TotalMarks
Totalhours
Studio
No eCod

CIEMarks

oce
e

Skill
L S SDA
1 Project 20ACM41 Dissertation Stage-2 12 06 10 28 -- 40 60 100 20

TOTAL 12 06 10 28 -- 40 60 10 20
0

Note:
1. DissertationStage-
2:CIEmarksshallbeawardedbyacommitteecomprisingofPrincipal/Dean,PGCoordinator/HOD and Guide/Co-
guideof the department. The CIE marks awarded for Dissertation Stage 2, shall be basedon the evaluation of
Dissertation Report, Dissertation Presentation skill and performance in Question-and-Answer
sessionintheratio 50:25:25.
SEE shall be at the end of IV semester. Dissertation work evaluation and Viva-Voce examination (SEE), after
satisfyingtheplagiarismcheck,shallbeaspertheUniversitynorms.
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT–1
CourseCode 20ACM11 CIEMarks 40
TeachingHours/Week(L:S:SDA) 4:2:2 SEEMarks 60
Credits 06 ExamHours 03
Module-1
IntroductiontoProject,itsStagesandConstructionProjectmanagement:Project,Organization,needformanag
ementofbuilding/constructionprojects,PrinciplesandObjectivesofProjectManagement,briefunderstanding
aboutstudyareasinProjectManagement.TypesofConstructionProjects.Project,programand
portfoliomanagement.
Module-2
BASICS OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Project Life Cycle, Types of projects, Phase of project,
projectmanagement and its relevance, stakeholders of a project, structure of project organization,
management levels,Failuresandsuccessofaproject

Module-3
Roles of Project Manager: Roles & Responsibilities of Project/ Construction Managers, Scope
Management
inConstruction:ScopePlanning,Definition,VerificationandControlProjectManagementStages:Projectplanni
ng,projectschedulingandprojectcontrolling
Module-4
PROJECT PLANNING& SCHEDULING: Introduction, Time Cost and Resource management,
projectplanning,WorkBreakdownStructure(W.B.S.),Planningterminologies,NetworkTheories-
CPM,PERT,Projectcrashing
Module-5
PROJECTMONITORINGANDCONTROL:Introduction,Scopeverification&control,Schedulecontrol,Cost
control,Qualitycontrol,Performancereporting,Riskcontrolandcontractadministration

Note:Theabovetopicsshallbesupplementedwithsitevisitstomarqueeprojectswithinandoutsidethe
country.
Courseoutcomes:
Attheendofthecoursethestudentwillbeableto:disseminatetheapplicationofProjectManagementinvariousp
hasesof projectembracingProjectManagementprocesses.

Questionpaperpattern:
TheSEEquestionpaperwillbesetfor100marksandthemarksscoredwillbe proportionatelyreducedto60.
 Thequestionpaperwillhavetenfullquestionscarryingequalmarks.
 Eachfullquestionisfor20marks.
 Therewillbetwofullquestions(withamaximumoffoursubquestions)fromeachmodule.
 Eachfullquestioncanhavesubquestionscoveringallthetopicsunderamodule.
 Thestudentswillhavetoanswerfivefullquestions,selectingonefullquestionfromeachmodule.
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References
AssociationforProjectManagement,2012.APMbodyofknowledge.Buckinghamshire:AssociationforProje
ctManagement.
 Guide,A.,2017.ProjectManagementBodyofKnowledge(PMBOK®GUIDE).ProjectManagementInstit
ute.
Dr.K.G.KrishnamurthyandS.V.Ravindra,2008.ConstructionandProjectManagement.
Hendrickson,C.,Hendrickson,C.T.andAu,T.,1989.Projectmanagementforconstruction:Fund
amentalconceptsforowners,engineers,architects,andbuilders.ChrisHendrickson.
Chris,H.,2003.ProjectManagementforConstruction:FundamentalConceptsforOwners,Engineers,Archi
tectsandBuilders. Departmentof CivilandEnvironmentalEngineering. 
Punmia,B.C.andKhandelwal,K.K.,2002.ProjectPlanningandControlwithPERT&CPM.Firewallmedia.
Jha,K.N.,2015.ConstructionProjectManagement:TheoryandPractice.PearsonEducationIndia.
Chitkara,K.K.,1998.Constructionprojectmanagement.TataMcGraw-HillEducation.
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CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
CourseCode 20ACM12 CIEMarks 40
TeachingHours/Week(L:S:SDA) 3:2:2 SEEMarks 60
Credits 05 ExamHours 03
Module-1
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS: Indian Contract Act (1872): Definition of the contract as per the
ACT.Valid,Voidable,Voidcontracts,Objectivesoftheact. Clauses1to75-
Contractformation,contractperformance,validexcusesfornon-
performance,Breachofcontract,effectsofbreach-understandingthe
clausesandapplyingthemtosituations/scenariosonconstructionprojects.
Module-2
CONTRACTFORMATION:Standardformsofcontracts,methodsofinvitingtenders,pre-bidmeetings,pre-
qualificationsystem,scrutinyoftendersandcomparativestatement.

Module-3
CONTRACTFORMATION:conditionsofcontracts,contractswithvariousstakeholdersonamajorconstructionp
roject,contractpricingbytheclient,projectmanagementconsultantsandthecontractor,contractperformance,
contractcorrespondenceandcontract closure

Module-4
CONTRACTCONDITIONS:a)GeneralconditionandParticularconditions,b)ConditionsofMinistryofStatisticsan
dProgram Implementation- GovernmentofIndia.Modelformsofcontract.

Module-5
FIDIC: ICE conditions-Introduction, FIDIC conditions- evolution of FIDIC document, types based on
whetherdesign is of employer or contractor, Design & Build contract, EPC contract, short forms of
contract- ColourCode.VariousconditionsofRedBook.
Note:Theabovetopicsshallbesupplementedwithsitevisitstomarqueeprojectswithinandoutsidethe
country.
Courseoutcomes:
Attheendofthecourse thestudentwillbe ableto:understandthenecessities ofa
contractanditsmanagementapplications.

Questionpaperpattern:
TheSEEquestionpaperwillbesetfor100marksandthemarksscoredwillbe proportionatelyreducedto60.
 Thequestionpaperwillhavetenfullquestionscarryingequalmarks.
 Eachfullquestionisfor20marks.
 Therewillbetwofullquestions(withamaximumoffoursubquestions)fromeachmodule.
 Eachfullquestioncanhavesubquestionscoveringallthetopicsunderamodule.
 Thestudentswillhavetoanswerfivefullquestions,selectingonefullquestionfromeachmodule.
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References
 Clough,R.H.,Sears,G.A.,Sears,S.K.,Segner,R.O.andRounds,J.L.,2015.ConstructionContracting:APractic
alGuidetoCompanyManagement.JohnWiley&Sons.
 BuildingandEngineeringcontractsLawandPracticebyP.C.Makranda
 DigestofIndianContractAct1872(2011onwards)
 LawofcontractPartIandPartII,Dr.R.K. Bangia-2005Edition,AllahabadLawAgency
 StandardGeneralConditionsforDomesticContracts-2001Edition-
PublishedbyMinistryOfStatisticsandProgramImplementation, GovernmentofIndia.
 FIDICDocument(1999).
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SITE ORGANISATION & CONSTRUCTION ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

CourseCode 20ACM13 CIEMarks 40
TeachingHours/Week(L:S:SDA) 3:0:4 SEEMarks 60
Credits 05 ExamHours 03
Module-1
Demolition.Thesite(LayoutandOrganization).Siteinputsplanning.Siteworksplanning,Temporaryconstruct
ionlighting.Electricityonbuildingsite.Winter and MonsoonConstruction.

Module-2
Sitecostcontroltechniques.Sitequalitycontroloperations,Qualitycontrolofconcretingandsteel.Improvingsite
productivity.Siteaccounts.

Module-3
Anintegrativemethodology&Effectivepreventionatpre-
constructionstage:LocalregulationofCEM.Qualitativeanalysisofconstructionpollution.Constructionpollutio
nmeasurements.Projectschedulingtogetherwith EM using CPI. A pseudo-resource approach for CPI
levelling. CPI levelling using GA. Introduction toDEMAPandDEMAN. CEMreports. Sitewastematerial
managementplan
Module-4
Effective control at construction stage: General construction waste. CEM construction technologies.
CEMmaterials. Management methods. Incentive reward programs. Barcoding technologies in CEM.
Addressing airquality in the CEMP. Addressing noise in the CEM. Site contamination. Addressing water
quality in the CEM.Implementation of environmental reportduringconstruction.

Module-5
Effectivereductionatpost-
construction:Contaminatedlandremediation.Salvaging,Recycling.Disposingofnon-
hazardousdemolitionandconstructionwaste.Wastageauditatsite.Onlinewasteexchangeapproachplan.
Note:Theabovetopicsshallbesupplementedwithsitevisitstomarqueeprojectswithinandoutsidethe
country.
Courseoutcomes:
At the end of the course the student will be able to: understand the management of site at various
conditions andtobe aware of theenvironmentalimpacts ofConstructionand methodsofmitigation

Questionpaperpattern:
TheSEEquestionpaperwillbesetfor100marksandthemarksscoredwillbe proportionatelyreducedto60.
 Thequestionpaperwillhavetenfullquestionscarryingequalmarks.
 Eachfullquestionisfor20marks.
 Therewillbetwofullquestions(withamaximumoffoursubquestions)fromeachmodule.
 Eachfullquestioncanhavesubquestionscoveringallthetopicsunderamodule.
 Thestudentswillhavetoanswerfivefullquestions,selectingonefullquestionfromeachmodule.

References
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Jain,R.K.andRao,S.S.,2008.Industrialsafety,healthandenvironmentmanagementsystems.Romes
hChander Khanna.
Ferrett,E.andHughes,P.,2015.Introductiontohealthandsafetyinconstruction:FortheNEBOSHnational
certificateinconstructionhealthandsafety.Routledge.
BasudevPanda,2013IndustrialSafety,HealthEnvironmentandSecurity.LaxmiPublications;FirstEd.
 Li,H.andChen,Z.,2007.EnvironmentalManagementinConstruction:AQuantitativeApproach.
Griffith,A.,1994.Environmentalmanagementinconstruction.MacmillanInternationalHigherEducation.
Uren,S.andGriffiths,E.,2000.Environmentalmanagementinconstruction.
Rapp,R.R.andBenhart,B.L.eds.,2015.ConstructionSitePlanningandLogisticalOperations:Site-
FocusedManagementforBuilders.PurdueUniversityPress.
Dr.K.G.KrishnamurthyandS.V.Ravindra,2008.ConstructionandProjectManagement.
Barrie,D.S.andPaulson,B.C.,1984.Professionalconstructionmanagement.NewYork:McGraw-Hill.
Ritz,G.J.,1994.Totalconstructionprojectmanagement.
Toole,T.M.,2002.Constructionsitesafetyroles.
JournalofConstructionEngineeringandManagement,128(3),pp.203-210.
RoyChudley,RogerGreeno,mikeHurst,SimonTopliss,AdvancedconstructionTechnology. 
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PROJECT APPRAISAL & PROJECT FINANCE

CourseCode 20ACM14 CIEMarks 40
TeachingHours/Week(L:S:SDA) 2:0:4 SEEMarks 60
Credits 04 ExamHours --
Module-1
Introductiontoprojectappraisal.SWOTanalysis.Process:Initialasses
sments,defineproblemsandlong-list,Consultandshort-list,evaluate
alternates, Compare and select appraisal. Types of appraisal –
Technical, Project, Legal, Environmental, Commercial &
marketing,organizational or management (cost benefit analysis),
Economical –(Costeffectiveanalysis,scoring &weighing

Module-2
Project

budgeting.Projectc

ostanalysis.Project

cashflow.

JointventuresandBOOTprojects

IntroductiontosoftwareslikeARGUSEnterprise
Module-3
Definition of project finance. Reasons for project finance. Types
andsponsorsofprojectfinance.Overviewofthefeaturesof
projectfinance. The Role of Advisors in a Project Finance Deal –
The Role ofLegal Advisors in Project Finance Deals, The role of the
independentengineerinprojectfinancedeals.

Module-4
Themarketforprojectfinance–applicationsandsectors.

ProjectCharacteristics,RiskAnalysis,andRiskManagement.Identifyi
ng project risks, Risk allocation with contracts stipulated
bytheSPV.

Module-5
Valuing the project and project cash flow analysis. Financing the
deal.CreditRiskinProjectFinanceTransactionsandthe.NewBaselCap
italAccord. ProjectAccounting.

Note:The above topics shall be supplemented with site visits to

marqueeprojectswithinandoutsidethecountry.
Courseoutcomes:
At the end of the course the student will be able to: familiarize
thefundamentals of financial management concepts and their
applicationsinthevariousphases
oftheprojectcycleofconstructionprojects.
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References
ProjectandInfrastructureFinanceVikasSrivastava(Author),V.R
ajaraman(Author)
Dinku,A.,2003. ConstructionManagementandFinance.
Coombs,W.E.,2019.ConstructionAccountingandFinancialM
anagement.
2017. Financial Management Essentials You Always Wanted
ToKnow:(Self-
LearningManagementSeries):3VibrantPublishers,2nd ed.2017
Chandra,P.,2011.Financialmanagement.TataMcGraw-
HillEducation.
Gatti,S.,2012.Projectfinanceintheoryandpractice:designing,str
ucturing, and financing private and public projects.
AcademicPress.
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RESEARCH METHODS
CourseCode 20ACM15 CIEMarks 100
TeachingHours/Week(L:S:SDA) 2:0:0 SEEMarks --
Credits 02 Exam
--
Hours
Module-1
ResearchMethodology:Introduction,MeaningofResearch,Objectiv
es of Research, Motivation in Research, Types of
Research,Research Approaches, Significance ofResearch, Research
Methodsversus Methodology, Research and Scientific Method,
Importance ofKnowing How Research is Done, Research Process,
Criteria of
GoodResearch,andProblemsEncounteredbyResearchersin India.
Defining the Research Problem: Research Problem, Selecting
theProblem, Necessity of Defining the Problem, Technique
Involved inDefiningaProblem,AnIllustration.
Module-2
Reviewing the literature: Place of the literature review in
research,Bringingclarityandfocustoyourresearchproblem,Improvi
ngresearch methodology, Broadening knowledge base in research
area,Enabling contextual findings,How to review the literature,
searchingthe existing literature, reviewing the selected literature,
Developing atheoretical framework, Developing a conceptual
framework, Writingabout theliteraturereviewed.
Research Design: Meaning of Research Design, Need for
ResearchDesign, Features of a Good Design, Important Concepts
Relating
toResearchDesign,DifferentResearchDesigns,BasicPrinciplesofExp
erimentalDesigns,ImportantExperimentalDesigns.
Module-3
DesignofSampling:Introduction,SampleDesign,SamplingandNon-
sampling Errors, Sample Survey versus Census Survey, Types
ofSampling Designs.
MeasurementandScaling:QualitativeandQuantitativeData,Classifi
cationsofMeasurementScales,GoodnessofMeasurementScales,Sour
cesofErrorinMeasurementTools,Scaling,ScaleClassificationBases,Sc
alingTechnics,MultidimensionalScaling,DecidingtheScale.
Data Collection: Experimental and Surveys,Collection of
PrimaryData, Collection of Secondary Data, Selection of
Appropriate Methodfor DataCollection,CaseStudyMethod.

Module-4
TestingofHypotheses:Hypothesis,BasicConceptsConcerningTesti
ngofHypotheses,TestingofHypothesis,TestStatisticsandCriticalRegi
on,CriticalValueandDecisionRule,ProcedureforHypothesisTesting,
HypothesisTestingforMean,Proportion,Variance,forDifferenceofTw
oMean,forDifferenceofTwoProportions,forDifferenceofTwoVarianc
es,P-Valueapproach,PowerofTest,Limitationsofthe
TestsofHypothesis.
Chi-square Test: Test of Difference of more than Two
Proportions,Test of Independence of Attributes, Test of Goodness
of Fit, CautionsinUsingChiSquare Tests.

Module-5
InterpretationandReportWriting:MeaningofInterpretation,Tech
nique of Interpretation, Precaution in Interpretation,
SignificanceofReportWriting,DifferentStepsinWritingReport,Layou
tofthe
ResearchReport,TypesofReports,OralPresentation,Mechanicsof
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WritingaResearchReport,PrecautionsforWritingResearchReports.
IntellectualProperty:TheConcept.

Note:The above topics shall be supplemented with site visits to

marqueeprojectswithinandoutsidethecountry.
Courseoutcomes:
Attheendof the
coursethestudentwillbeableto:developtheresearch skills in a
systematic manner which will impart the ability toselect
appropriate research methodology, experimental design,
followprofessionalethicsandacademicintegrity,anddevelop
writtenpresentation skills.
References
ResearchMethodology:MethodsandTechniques,C.R.Kothari,
GauravGarg,NewAgeInternational,4thEdition, 2018.
ResearchMethodologyastep-by-
stepguideforbeginners.(Forthetopic Reviewing the literature
under module 2),RanjitKumar,SAGEPublications,3rdEdition,
2011.
Study Material (For the topic Intellectual Property under
module5), Professional Programme Intellectual Property
Rights, Law andPractice, The Institute of Company Secretaries
of India, StatutoryBodyUnderanAct
ofParliament,September2013.
ResearchMethods:theconciseknowledgebase,Trochim,Atomic
DogPublishing,2005.
ConductingResearchLiteratureReviews:FromtheInternett
oPaper,FinkA,SagePublications,2009.
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PROFESSIONAL ELECTIVE1
CourseCode 20ACM16 CIEMarks 100
TeachingHours/Week(L:S:SDA) 1:2:0 SEEMarks --
Credits 02 Exam
--
Hours
20ACM161 SpecialConstructionMethods&Techniques
20ACM162 Entrepreneurship
20ACM163 ProjectDisasterManagement
20ACM164 Sustainable Constructions
Note:The abovetopicsshall be supplemented with site visits to
marqueeprojectswithinandoutsidethecountry.
Courseoutcomes:
At the endof thecourse thestudentwillbe ableto:identify
andspecializeintheirareaofinterestunderConstructionProjectMana
gement.
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PROFESSIONALELECTIVE1:Special Construction Methods &

Techniques
CourseCode 20ACM161 CIEMarks 100
TeachingHours/Week(L:S:SDA) 1:2:0 SEEMarks --
Credits 02 Exam
--
Hours
Module-1
ConceptualUnderstandingofvariouslargespanstructures;Principle
s,methods of fasttrackconstruction projects.

Module-2
Studyofadvancebuildingmaterials

Module-3
ConceptualUnderstandingofHigh-risebuildings
ConceptualUnderstandingofPre-fabricationinbuildingconstruction.

Module-4
Bridges, types construction of special type of bridges such as
cablestayedbridge,
suspensionandprestressedbridge,constructionoffoundationandsup
erstructure.
Module-5
Construction,maintenanceofundergroundrailways
Offshorestructure,types,methodsofconstructionandmaintenance.

Note:The abovetopics shall be supplemented with site visits to

marqueeprojectswithinandoutsidethecountry.
Courseoutcomes:
Attheendofthecoursethestudentwillbeableto:Understandthevariou
sadvancedconstructionmethodsandtheirtechnologies.

References
 Ioannou, P.G. and Liu, L.Y., 1993. Advanced
constructiontechnologysystem—
ACTS.JournalofConstructionEngineeringand
Management,119(2), pp.288-306.
 Dingli, Z.H.A.N.G., Mengshu, W.A.N.G., Jun, G.A.O.
andZhaowei, L., 2003. Construction technique of large-span
tunnelunder condition of complicated surrounding rocks.
ChineseJournalofRockMechanicsandEngineering,22(2),pp.29
0-296.
 Potienko,N.D.,Kuznetsova,A.A.,Solyakova,D.N.andKlyueva,Y.E.
, 2018. The global experience of deployment of energy-
efficient technologies in high-rise construction. In E3S Web
ofConferences(Vol.33,p.01017).EDPSciences.
 Smith,R.E.,2010.Prefabarchitecture:Aguidetomodulardesignan
d construction.John Wiley&Sons.
 Doran,D.andCather,B.eds.,2013.Constructionmaterialsref
erencebook. Routledge.
 Head,P.R.,2001,August.Constructionmaterialsandtechnology:
a look at the future. In Proceedings of the Institution of
CivilEngineers-Civil Engineering (Vol. 144, No. 3, pp. 113-
118).Thomas TelfordLtd.
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PROFESSIONALELECTIVE1:Construction Demolition and

Waste Management
CourseCode 20ACM162 CIEMarks 100
TeachingHours/Week(L:S:SDA) 1:2:0 SEEMarks --
Credits 02 Exam
--
Hours
Module-1
Conceptual Understanding of Demolition Techniques, Demolition
byMachines,DemolitionbyExplosives,Advancedtechniques
usingRoboticMachines,DemolitionSequence,DismantlingTechniqu
es,
Safety precaution in Demolition and Dismantling. Case studies of
suchDemolition Techniquesandreporting.
Module-2
Study and reporting of IS code provision for demolition and waste
management as per IS 4130-1991 and central pollution control board-
C&D waste management rules-2016
Module-3

EnvironmentalImpactofBuildingMaterialsEmbodiedenergyofmater
ials;impact onthelocalenvironment;toxicityofthematerial;lifecycle
assessment. Nature and Source Direct and indirect waste;
sitetypesandorigins;composition;quantity;currentrecycling/reuse
Potentialofbuildingmaterials.
Module-4
Construction and Demolition Waste Management Plans,
Internationalgoodpractice;planningrequirements;companypolicy;
demolitionplans;siteimplementation;supplieragreements;sub−con
tractormanagement; role of waste management contractor;
training;
auditing;skipmanagement;currentmarkets;currentdisposaloptions
;healthandsafety; reporting to local authorities. Treatment of
Construction
andDemolitionWaste,wastepermits;wastelicenses;wastetransferfa
cilities;landfills;treatmenttechnologies;hazardouswastefacilities.
reportingtoEPA
Module-5
Designing for Waste Prevention and
Minimization;client,contractoranddesignerattitudes;propermainte
nance of existing buildings; reuse of existing building
structure;designflexibility;designforreuseandrecycling;dimensiona
lco−ordinationandstandardization;modulardesign;materialselectio
n
&Control.
Note:The above topics shall be supplemented with site visits to
marqueeprojectswithinandoutsidethecountry.
Courseoutcomes:
At the end of the course the student will be able to: Understand
theapplicationconstructionanddemolitionwastetovariousbuildings
tructured.
References
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 Stessel,R.I.,2012.Recyclingandresourcerecoveryengineering:pr
inciples of waste processing. Springer Science &
BusinessMedia.
 Winkler,G.,2010.RecyclingConstruction&DemolitionWaste:ALE
ED-BasedToolkit(GreenSource).McGrawHillProfessional.
 Jeffrey,C.,2011.Constructionanddemolitionwasterecycling:Ali
teraturereview.DalhousieUniversity’sOfficeof
Sustainability,35.
 Tam,V.W.andTam,C.M.,2008.Re-
useofconstructionanddemolition
wasteinhousingdevelopments.
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PROFESSIONALELECTIVE1:Disaster Management
CourseCode 20ACM163 CIEMarks 100
TeachingHours/Week(L:S:SDA) 1:2:0 SEEMarks --
Credits 02 Exam
--
Hours
Module-1
Introduction:Disaster: Definition, Factors and
Significance;DifferenceBetweenHazardandDisaster;Naturala
ndManmadeDisasters:Difference,Nature,
TypesandMagnitude.
Module-2
Repercussions of Disasters and Hazards: Economic Damage,
Loss ofHuman and Animal Life, Destruction of Ecosystem, Natural
Disasters:Earthquakes, Volcanisms, Cyclones, Tsunamis, Floods,
Droughts andFamines,LandslidesandAvalanches,Man-
madedisaster:Nuclear
ReactorMeltdown,IndustrialAccidents,OilSlicksandSpills,Outbreak
sofDiseaseandEpidemics,War andConflicts.
Module-3
Disaster Prone Areas in India: Study of Seismic Zones; Areas
Proneto Floods and Droughts, Landslides and Avalanches; Areas
Prone toCyclonic and Coastal Hazards with SpecialReference to
Tsunami;Post-Disaster Diseases andEpidemics.
Module-4
Disaster Preparedness and Management: Preparedness:
Monitoringof Phenomena Triggering A Disaster or Hazard;
Evaluation of Risk:Application of Remote Sensing, Data from
Meteorological and
OtherAgencies,MediaReports:GovernmentalandCommunity
Preparedness.
Module-5
DisasterMitigation:
Meaning,ConceptandStrategiesofDisasterMitigation, Emerging
Trends in Mitigation. Structural Mitigation andNon-Structural
Mitigation,Programs ofDisasterMitigation.
Note:The abovetopics shall be supplemented with site visits to
marqueeprojectswithinandoutsidethecountry.
Courseoutcomes:
Attheendofthe coursethestudentwillbeable
to:Understandtheroleof disaster management within depth
knowledge of resilience and riskreduction.
References
 Nishith, R. and Singh, A.K., Disaster Management in
India:Perspectives,issuesandstrategies.NewRoyalbookCom
pany.
 Sahni, P., DHAMEJA, A. and MEDURY, U., 2001.
Disastermitigation:experiencesandreflections.PHILearningP
vt.Ltd.
 Goel, S.L., 2009. Disaster Administration And Management
TextAndCaseStudies”,Deep&DeepPublicationPvt.
Ltd.,NewDelhi.
 Carter,W.N.,2008.Disastermanagement:Adisastermana
ger’shandbook.
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PROFESSIONALELECTIVE1:Sustainable Constructions

CourseCode 20ACM164 CIEMarks 100

TeachingHours/Week(L:S:SDA) 1:2:0 SEEMarks --
Credits 02 Exam
--
Hours
Module-1
Sustainable Construction Materials – Marginal materials, recycled
materials, design aspects, construction practices using non-
conventional materials and methods, milling and recycling
techniques
Module-2
Energy Savings in Construction – Fundamentals of energy – Energy
production systems, Energy and resource conservation, Energy
efficient design strategies, Renewable energy sources – advantages
anddisadvantages; Energy management and conservation:
electricalequipment – Improvement of power factor -maximum
energy demand.
Module-3
Energy savings in electrical appliances used in buildings (pumps,
fans, Compressed air systems, lighting systems, Air conditioning
systems): Energy in building materials, energy efficient and
environment friendly building: Thermal comfort and solar
radiations.
Module-4
Green building rating system: Introduction to IGBC and LEED rating
systems – various criteria for building rating.

Module-5
Pollutions and Management – air, water, noise pollutions and reduction
measures during planning, design and construction.

Note:The abovetopics shall be supplemented with site visits to

marqueeprojectswithinandoutsidethecountry.
Courseoutcomes:
Attheendofthecoursethestudentwillbeableto:Understandthesustai
nableconstructionpracticesandtheirtechnologies.

References
 K S Jagadish, B V Venkataramana Reddy, K S Nanjunda Rao,
“Alternative Buildings Materials and Technologies”, 2e, New Age
International Publishers, New Delhi, ISBN: 978-9385923876,
2017
 K S Jagadish, “Sustainable Building Technologies”, IK
International Publishers Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi, ISBN: 978-
9386768209, 2019.
 Moore F: Environmental Control System McGraw Hill, Inc., 1994.
 JMPQ Delgado, “Sustainable Materials in Building Construction”,
Volume 11, Building Pathology and Rehabilitation, Springer,
ISBN 978-3-030-46799-9 ISBN 978-3-030-46800-2 (eBook),
2020
 Brown, G Z, Sun, Wind and Light: Architectural design strategies,
John Wiley, 1985
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PM SOFTWARE 1
CourseCode 20ACM17 CIEMarks 100
TeachingHours/Week(L:S:SDA) 1:2:0 SEEMarks --
Credits 02 Exam
--
Hours
Module-1
Getting Started with Microsoft
Project:Identify Project Management
ConceptsNavigatetheMicrosoftProjectEn
vironment
Module-2
Defining a
Project:CreateaNewPro
jectPlanDefineaProject
AssignaProjectCalendar
Module-3
CreatingandOrganizingTasks:
AddTaskstoaProjectPlan
Import Tasks from Other
ProgramsCreateaWorkBreakdow
nStructureDefineTaskRelationshi
ps
ScheduleTasks
Module-4
ManagingProjectPlanResources
:Add Resources to a Project
PlanCreate aResourceCalendar
Enter Costs for
ResourcesAssignResourc
estoTasks
ResolveResourceConflicts
Module-5
FinalizingaProjectPlan:
OptimizeaProjectPlanSet
aBaseline
ShareaProjectPlan
Note:The above topics shall be supplemented with site visits to
marqueeprojectswithinandoutsidethecountry.
Courseoutcomes:
Attheendofthecoursethestudentwillbeableto:createanentireconstr
uctionprojectschedulinginthesoftware.

References
 Marmel,E.,2011.MicrosoftProject2007Bible(Vol.767).JohnWil
ey& Sons.
 Larson, E. and Gray, C., 2013. Project management:
ThemanagerialprocesswithMSproject.McGraw-
HillEducation.
 Biafore,B.,2013.Microsoftproject2013:Themissingmanual.“O’R
eillyMedia,Inc.”.
 Ambriz, R. and Landa, M., 2014. Dynamic Scheduling®
WithMicrosoft®Project2013:TheBookByandForProfessionals.J
.RossPublishing.

***ENDOFISEMESTER***
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT–2
CourseCode 20ACM21 CIEMarks 40
TeachingHours/Week(L:S:SDA) 4:2:2 SEEMarks 60
Credits 06 ExamHours 03
Module-1
Introduction to project management topics: Project Charter,
ProjectManagement Plan, Project Management, Programme
Management &PortfolioManagement,Stakeholder
Management,ScopeManagement,
ScheduleManagement,ChangeManagement.
Module-2
Introductiontoprojectmanagementtopics:CommunicationManage
ment, Procurement Management, Cost Management,
QualityManagement,SafetyManagement,StrategyManagement.
Module-3
Introductiontoprojectmanagementtopics:ResourceManagement,Co
nflictManagement & Disputeresolution,
ContractManagement,DesignManagement,BenefitsManagement,Pr
ojectClosure.
Module-4
STAKEHOLDERMANAGEMENT:Definitionofstakeholder,Stakehold
er category. Stakeholder groups-Team member, Executiveand
other stakeholder. Stakeholder registry. Stakeholder
management.Stakeholdercommunication,managingstakeholdersin
virtualworld,
Managingdifficultstakeholder.
Module-5
Construction Management: Introduction, Understand the role and
theimportance of the construction manager to the project,
constructionmanagerstasks,differencebetweenaconstructionmana
gerandageneralorprimecontractorforaconstructionproject,Defined
uediligence and how it applies to construction projects,
Understand
theconstructionmanagersroleincontractsigning,Carryoutthe
constructionmanagersduties.
Note:The above topics shall be supplemented with site visits to
marqueeprojectswithinandoutsidethecountry.
Courseoutcomes:
Attheendofthecoursethestudentwillbeableto:understandthea
pplication of Project Management skills at various aspects of
theproject.

Questionpaperpattern:
TheSEEquestion paperwillbesetfor
100marksandthemarksscoredwillbeproportionatelyreducedto60.
 Thequestionpaperwillhavetenfullquestionscarryingequal
marks.
 Eachfullquestionisfor20marks.
 Therewillbetwo
fullquestions(withamaximumoffoursubquestions)fromeac
hmodule.
 Eachfullquestioncanhavesubquestionscoveringallthetopic
sunderamodule.
 Thestudentswillhavetoanswerfivefullquestions,selectingo
nefullquestionfrom each module.
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References
AssociationforProjectManagement,2012.APMbodyofk
nowledge. Buckinghamshire: Association for
ProjectManagement.
Guide, A., 2017. Project Management Body
ofKnowledge(PMBOK®GUIDE).ProjectManagementInstitut
e.
Dr.K.G.KrishnamurthyandS.V.Ravindra,2008.Constructiona
ndProjectManagement.
Hendrickson, C., Hendrickson, C.T. and Au, T., 1989.
Projectmanagementforconstruction:Fundamentalconceptsforo
wners,engineers,architects,andbuilders.ChrisHendrickson.
Chris, H., 2003. Project Management for
Construction:Fundamental Concepts for Owners,
Engineers, Architects
andBuilders.DepartmentofCivilandEnvironmentalEnginee
ring.
Punmia,B.C.andKhandelwal,K.K.,2002.ProjectPlanningandCo
ntrol withPERT&CPM.Firewallmedia.
Jha,K.N.,2015.ConstructionProjectManagement:TheoryandPr
actice. PearsonEducationIndia.
Chitkara,K.K.,1998.Constructionprojectmanagement.Tata
McGraw-HillEducation.
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PROJECT SCOPE, SCHEDULE & COSTMANAGEMENT

CourseCode 20ACM22 CIEMarks 40
TeachingHours/Week(L:S:SDA) 3:2:2 SEEMarks 60
Credits 05 ExamHours 03
Module-1
Project scope management: Define scope. Project scope
managementoverview. Definition of scope of project. Product &
Project scope.Collecting requirements. Prototype of requirements.
The requirementsmanagement plan (RMP) Requirement
tractability matrix documents(RTM). High level scope elicitation.
Detailed requirement
elicitation.WBS,OBS,Decomposition,Workpackage,Task.Scopebasel
ine.
Module-2
Project schedule management: Define schedule management.
Schedulemanagement processes.Sequence activities. Activity
dependencies.Leadsandlags,Floats,Estimatingactivityresourcing,Es
timationactivityandprojecttime–Bottom-
up,Topdown,AnalogousEstimating,ParametricEstimate,Three-
pointEstimating,Resourcebreakdown structure,Reverse analysis.

Module-3
Preparing schedule, Activity on arrow, Activity on node. Critical
pathmethod(CPM).Schedulecompression.Resourcelevelling.Ganttc
hart,Milestones.Schedulebaseline. 100% rule

Module-4
Project cost management: Define cost management. Cost
estimating-Alternatives analysis. Reserve analysis. Cost of quality.
Project budgetand forecasting. Cost estimations. Role of cost
consultant. Lifecycle ofcosting.

Module-5
Project cost management: Earned value method (EVM). Earned
valueschedule (EVS). Planned Value (PV), Earned value (EV),
Actual
cost(AC),BudgetatCompletion(BC).CostVariance(CV).ScheduleVari
ance(SV),VarianceatCompletion(VAC),CostPerformanceIndex(CPI)
,SchedulePerformanceIndex(SPI),Trendanalysis,EstimateAtCompl
etion(EAC),EstimatetoComplete(ETC).ToCompletePerformanceInd
ex (TCPI)
Note:The above topics shall be supplemented with site visits to
marqueeprojectswithinandoutsidethecountry.
Courseoutcomes:
Attheendofthecoursethestudentwillbeableto:understandthesc
ope of a project and plan a scheduling path as well as
costmanagementplantoaproject.
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Questionpaperpattern:
TheSEEquestion paperwillbesetfor
100marksandthemarksscoredwillbeproportionatelyreducedto60.
 Thequestionpaperwillhavetenfullquestionscarryingequal
marks.
 Eachfullquestionisfor20marks.
 Therewillbetwo
fullquestions(withamaximumoffoursubquestions)fromeac
hmodule.
 Eachfullquestioncanhavesubquestionscoveringallthetopic
sunderamodule.
 Thestudentswillhavetoanswerfivefullquestions,selectingo
nefullquestionfrom each module.

References
 Demeulemeester, E.L. and Herroelen, W.S., 2006.
Projectscheduling:aresearchhandbook
(Vol.49).SpringerScience&BusinessMedia.
 Moustafaev, J., 2014. Project scope management: A
practicalguidetorequirementsforengineering,product,constru
ction,ITandenterpriseprojects.CRC Press.
 Callahan,M.T.,Quackenbush,D.G.andRowings,J.E.,19
92.Constructionproject scheduling.
 Mubarak,S.A.,2015.Constructionprojectschedulingandc
ontrol.JohnWiley&Sons.
 Towey,D.,2013.Costmanagementofconstructionprojects.Jo
hnWiley&Sons.
 Mubarak,S.A.,2015.Constructionprojectschedulingandc
ontrol.JohnWiley&Sons.
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PROJECT RESOURCE MANAGEMENT-MATERIALS,

EQUIPMENT & HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
CourseCode 20ACM23 CIEMarks 40
TeachingHours/Week(L:S:SDA) 3:0:4 SEEMarks 60
Credits 05 ExamHours 03
Module-1
Classificationandoperationalcharacteristicsofequipmentforearthm
oving,hauling,
hoisting,conveying,pneumatic,pumping,aggregateproduction,concr
eteproduction,piledriving,tunnelling and
roadconstructionapplications.
Module-2
Planning,selectionandpurchaseofequipment,forearthmoving,hauli
ng,hoisting,conveying,pneumatic,pumping,aggregateproduction,co
ncreteproduction,piledriving,tunnellingandroadconstructionapplic
ations.Newtrendsandconstructionequipmentof
future.
Module-3
Systems of material classification and types of construction
materials.ProcurementofMaterials,Materials&theirpeculiarities,ma
terialplanning, accounting and material reconciliation. Basic of
personnelmanagement,manpowerplanning,labourlawsand
industrialrelations.
Theroleofpersonnelmanagementinconstructionenterprises.
Module-4
Concepts, definitions,
growth,roleandfunctions,newdevelopmentsinHRDandHRM,manpo
werestimationforcompanyandproject,methods and procedures of
estimation at various stages. Methods
ofrecruitment,selection,training,placement,financialcompensation,
discipline,separationetc.inemployingandretainingengineersand
managers.
Module-5
Role,functions,statusandrelationshipwithotherdepartments,perso
nnel office records and procedures. Labour legislation,
relatedlabouracts,grievancehandling,enquiryprocedure,Labour
administrationandjudiciaryinregardtoconstructionindustry.
Note:Theabovetopicsshallbesupplementedwithsitevisitstomarquee
projectswithinand outsidethecountry.

Courseoutcomes:
At the end of the course the student will be able to: understand
theResourcemanagementofaprojectrelatedtoequipment,materials
andhumanresource.

Questionpaperpattern:
TheSEEquestion paperwillbesetfor
100marksandthemarksscoredwillbeproportionatelyreducedto60.
 Thequestionpaperwillhavetenfullquestionscarryingequal
marks.
 Eachfullquestionisfor20marks.
 Therewillbetwo
fullquestions(withamaximumoffoursubquestions)fromeac
hmodule.
 Eachfullquestioncanhavesubquestionscoveringallthetopic
sunderamodule.
 Thestudentswillhavetoanswerfivefullquestions,selectingo
nefullquestionfrom each module.
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References
 Peurifoy,R.L.andLedbetter,W.B.,1985.Constructionplanning,e
quipment,andmethods (No.4thed.).
 Varma,M.,1975.ConstructionEquipmentanditsplanningand
Application. Metropolitan Book Co.
 S.C.Sharma.,ConstructionEquipmentandManagement
 Bratton,J.andGold,J.,2017.Humanresourcemanagement:t
heoryandpractice.Palgrave.
 Deb,T.,2006.HumanResourceDevelopment:Theory&Practice.A
neBooksIndia.
 Dainty,A.andLoosemore,M.eds.,2013.Humanresourcem
anagementinconstructionprojects.Routledge.
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM &

COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT
CourseCode 20ACM24 CIEMarks 40
TeachingHours/Week(L:S:SDA) 2:4:0 SEEMarks 60
Credits 04 ExamHours --
Module-1
KeyDefinitions&ConceptofMIS.RoleandimpactofMIS.Computerappl
ication,filedesign,DBM,datacommunicationDocumentation,System
designspecifications,Systemanalysisanddesign.Systemdevelopmen
t, dataprocessingandflowchart

Module-2
DevelopmentandimplementationofMIS.Longrangeplan,Manageme
nt of quality, MIS factors of success and failure. Impact
ofcomputerapplication,Informationprocessingtechnology:Data
processing,communicationandemerginginformationtechnology.
Module-3
CasestudiesofMISatcorporateandprojectlevel–
BusinessApplications. Cash Flow forecasting of Projects using MIS.
(Custom/Local)Introductionto CommunicationManagement.
Module-4
Elements and Function of Communication. Forms of
Communications.CommunicationStrategies&Change.Corporate&M
arketingCommunication.CRMwithMIS.
Module-5
StrategicCommunication,Globalcommunication,BrandCommunicat
ionandPublicRelations.DigitalCommunicationSolutionsandMIS.

Note:The above topics shall be supplemented with site visits to

marqueeprojectswithinandoutsidethecountry.
Courseoutcomes:
At the end of the course the student will be able to: familiarize
with thethe Management Information System & Communication
Systems
andtheirapplicationintheProject&ConstructionManagement
Industry
References
Banerjee,UtpalK.,ManagementInformationSystem,2nded.
O’Brien,J.A.andMarakas,G.M.,2011.Managementinformationsy
stems.
KatherineMiller,CommunicationTheories:perspective
s,processes andcontexts
JohnFiske,Introductiontocommunicationstudies.
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LEGAL FRAMEWORK OF CONSTRUCTION

CourseCode 20ACM25 CIEMarks 100
TeachingHours/Week(L:S:SDA) 2:0:0 SEEMarks --
Credits 02 ExamHours --
Module-1
Landacquisition,Act(1894,1984&2012/13)lease&easementrights,
propertyactsandGunthewariacts.CityMasterPlans,Zoningregulatio
nsand buildingbyelaws.

Module-2
NationalBuildingcode,RoleofZillaParishad&IRDPinruralhousing.Pe
rmitsandapprovalforconstructionactivities;statutoryrequirements
and clearance related to environment impact, urban
form,fireregulation,completioncertificate.

Module-3
Laws and legislation related to construction Industry labour laws
&consumer protection Act, MRTP act.Interpretation of various
revenuedocumentssuchas:RTC,SurveyRecords,Pahani,Tippani,Aka
rbandhetc.ConsumerForum,RERAActanditsimplications.NGTregul
ations,RestrictionsonNon-AgriculturistpurchasingofLand,Land
Ceilingact

Module-4
The building and construction workers (regulation of employment
andconditionsofservice)Act,1996,workmen’scompensationAct.Pay
mentofwagesAct,Theemployee’sprovidentfundandMiscellaneousp
rovisionsAct1995etc.Indemnity&guarantee,Industrial act and
Labour laws, Environmental laws.Types of disputesin construction
contracts and methods of dispute resolution
processes.Alternativedisputeresolutionanddisputereviewmechani
sms.Arbitration andconciliationAct1996.
Module-5
Managerial approach to dispute minimization, Conduct of
Arbitrationproceedings,MakingofArbitrationawardandTerminatio
nproceedings, powers of arbitrator, case studies of arbitration
award,setting aside of awards and enforcement of awards, appeal
and revisionand court proceedings, introduction to civil & criminal
procedure codewith special reference to laws & order at project
sites, project policerelations
Note:The above topics shall be supplemented with site visits to
marqueeprojectswithinandoutsidethecountry.
Courseoutcomes:
At the end of the course the student will be able to: provide
anoverviewofalllawsandregulationsrelatedtoconstructionproj
ects in the various stages of the project cycle.The
coverageincludes Building regulation and bylaws of local
authorities. Lawsrelatedtolanddevelopment.
References
 TheArbitrationandConciliationAct1996
 BuildingandEngineeringcontractsLawandPracticeby
P.C.Makranda
 Kelley,G.,2012.Constructionlaw:Anintroductionforengineers,arc
hitects,andcontractors (Vol. 94).JohnWiley&Sons.
 Adriaanse,M.J.,2016.Constructioncontractlaw.MacmillanI
nternational HigherEducation.
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PROFESSIONALELECTIVE2
CourseCode 20ACM26 CIEMarks 100
TeachingHours/Week(L:S:SDA) 1:2:0 SEEMarks --
Credits 03 Exam
--
Hours
20ACM261 ProjectRecovery
20ACM262 InternationalProjectManagement
20ACM263 ProjectScheduleManagement
20ACM264 Entrepreneurship
Note:The above topics shall be supplemented with site visits to
marqueeprojectswithinandoutsidethecountry.
Courseoutcomes:
At the endof thecourse thestudentwillbe ableto:identify
andspecialiseintheirareaofinterestunderConstructionProjectMana
gement.
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PROFESSIONALELECTIVE2: Project Recovery

CourseCode 20ACM261 CIEMarks 100
TeachingHours/Week(L:S:SDA) 1:2:0 SEEMarks --
Credits 02 Exam
--
Hours
Module-1
UnderstandingSuccessandFailur
eCausesof ProjectFailure
Module-2
BusinesscaseFailure
Sponsorship/GovernanceFailures
Module-3
ProjectPoliticsandfailure
Softwarefailures
Module-4
SafetyConsiderationsSco
peCreep

Module-5
ProjectHealthChecks
TechniquesforRecoveringFailingProjects

Note:The above topics shall be supplemented with site visits to

marqueeprojectswithinandoutsidethecountry.
Courseoutcomes:
Attheendofthecoursethestudentwillbeableto:Understandthevariou
stechniquesforovercomingprojectfailures.

References
 Kerzner,H.,2014.Projectrecovery:Casestudiesandtechniquesfor
overcomingprojectfailure.JohnWiley&Sons.
 Anthopoulos,L.G.,Kostavara,E.andPantouvakis,J.P.,2013.Aneff
ectivedisasterrecoverymodelforconstruction
projects.Procedia-SocialandBehavioralSciences,74(0),pp.21-
30.
 Schultmann, F. and Sunke, N., 2007. Energy-
orienteddeconstructionandrecoveryplanning.BuildingR
esearch&Information,35(6), pp.602-615.
 Havelka,D.andRajkumar,T.M.,2006.Usingthetroubledprojectre
coveryframework:problemrecognitionanddecisionto
recover.E-Servicejournal,5(1),pp.43-73.
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PROFESSIONALELECTIVE2:International Project
Management
CourseCode 20ACM262 CIEMarks 100
TeachingHours/Week(L:S:SDA) 1:2:0 SEEMarks --
Credits 02 Exam
--
Hours
Module-1
IntroductiontoInternationalProjectManagement
EvaluatingofCountryRiskanditsimpactonProjectSelectionandM
anagement
Module-2
Managing Time, Cost, Scope and
QualityBenefitsandRiskinInternational
Projects
Module-3
LeadershipofInternationalProjects

Module-4
Managing,CommunicationandControllingInternationalProject
sRecruitmentand StaffingofInternationalProjects

Module-5
TheWiderContextofStakeholderAnalysisinInternationalProjects.
Cross-Culturalteamwork and leadershipteam.

Note:The abovetopicsshall be supplemented with site visits to

marqueeprojectswithinandoutsidethecountry.
Courseoutcomes:
Attheendofthe coursethestudent willbe
ableto:UnderstandthekeyfeaturesofInternational
ProjectManagement.
References
 Köster,K.,2009.Internationalprojectmanagement.Sage.
 Lientz,B.andRea,K.,2012.Internationalprojectmanagement.R
outledge.
 Grisham, T.W., 2009. International project
management:Leadershipincomplexenvironments.John
Wiley&Sons.
 Mohammed,U.K.,Prabhakar,G.P.andWhite,G.,2008.Culturean
dconflictmanagementstyleofinternational project
managers.InternationalJournalofBusinessManagement,3(5),
pp.3-11.
 Czuchry, A.J. and Yasin, M.M., 2003. Managing the
projectmanagementprocess.IndustrialManagement&DataS
ystems.
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PROFESSIONALELECTIVE2:Project Schedule Management

CourseCode 20ACM263 CIEMarks 100
TeachingHours/Week(L:S:SDA) 1:2:0 SEEMarks --
Credits 02 Exam
--
Hours
Module-1
Define the Project Parameters:Project Planning and
SchedulingSystem;ProjectPlanningand
Scheduling;Task/Responsibility Matrix;Project Deliverables;
Deliverables Approval Process;
ProjectDependencies;ProjectAssumptions;ProjectScope;Project
Stakeholders;ProjectFlexibilityMatrix.
Module-2
DeveloptheWorkBreakdownStructure: WorkBreakdown
Structure
Module-3
DevelopPreliminaryEstimates andSchedules:
PreliminaryCost;Estimates;Critical Path;PreliminarySchedules.

Module-4
OptimizetheProjectPlan: ApprovedProjectPlanAdjustments

Module-5
TransitiontoPlanManagement: Project
PlanBaseline;ApprovedProjectPlan;ProjectExecutionStage;Launch
Communication;ImplementedProject;OfficeProcessesand
Procedures
Note:The abovetopicsshallbe supplemented with site visits to
marqueeprojectswithinandoutsidethecountry.
Courseoutcomes:
At the end of the course the student will be able to: Understand
theconceptofScheduleManagementandbeabletodrawaworkbreakd
own structureforaproject.
References
 Rumane,A.R.ed.,2016.Handbookofconstructionmanagement:sc
ope,schedule, andcostcontrol.CRCPress.
 Mubarak,S.A.,2015.Constructionprojectschedulingandcontrol.Jo
hn Wiley&Sons.
 Callahan,M.T.,Quackenbush,D.G.andRowings,J.E.,19
92. Constructionprojectscheduling.
 Hardin, B. and McCool, D., 2015. BIM and
constructionmanagement:proventools,methods,andworkflows
.JohnWiley&Sons.
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PROFESSIONALELECTIVE2:Entrepreneurship
CourseCode 20ACM264 CIEMarks 100
TeachingHours/Week(L:S:SDA) 1:2:0 SEEMarks --
Credits 02 Exam
--
Hours
Module-1
Entrepreneurial Perspectives Introduction to Entrepreneurship –
Evolution - Concept of Entrepreneurship - Types of Entrepreneurs -
Entrepreneurial Competencies, Capacity Building for
Entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurial Training Methods -
Entrepreneurial Motivations - Models for Entrepreneurial
Development - The process of Entrepreneurial Development.
Module-2
New Venture Creation Introduction, Mobility of Entrepreneurs,
Models for Opportunity Evaluation; Business plans – Purpose,
Contents, Presenting Business Plan, Procedure for setting up
Enterprises, Central level - Startup and State level - T Hub, Other
Institutions initiatives.
Module-3
Management of MSMEs and Sick Enterprises Challenges of MSMEs,
Preventing Sickness in Enterprises – Specific Management
Problems; Industrial Sickness; Industrial Sickness in India –
Symptoms, process and Rehabilitation of Sick Units.

Module-4
Managing Marketing and Growth of Enterprises Essential Marketing
Mix of Services, Key Success Factors in Service Marketing, Cost and
Pricing, Branding, New Techniques in Marketing, International
Trade.
Module-5
Strategic perspectives in Entrepreneurship Strategic Growth in
Entrepreneurship, The Valuation Challenge in Entrepreneurship,
The Final Harvest of New Ventures, Technology, Business
Incubation, India way – Entrepreneurship; Women Entrepreneurs
– Strategies to develop WomenEntrepreneurs, Institutions
supporting Women Entrepreneurship in India.
Note:The abovetopicsshallbe supplemented with site visits to
marqueeprojectswithinandoutsidethecountry.
Courseoutcomes:
At the end of the course the student will be able to: Understand
theconceptofScheduleManagementandbeabletodrawaworkbreakd
own structureforaproject.
References
 Entrepreneurship Development and Small Business
Enterprises, Poornima M. Charantimath, 2e, Pearson, 2014.
 Entrepreneurship, a South – Asian Perspective, D.F. Kuratko
and T. V. Rao, 3e, Cengage, 2012.
 Entrepreneurship, Arya Kumar, 4 e, Pearson 2015.
 The Dynamics of Entrepreneurial Development and
Management, Vasant Desai, Himalaya Publishing House,
2015.
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PM SOFTWARE2
CourseCode 20ACM27 CIEMarks 100
TeachingHours/Week(L:S:SDA) 1:2:0 SEEMarks --
Credits 02 Exam
--
Hours
Module-1
IntroductiontoPrimaveraanditsframewor
kData,Navigating,and Layouts
EnterpriseProjectStructu
reCreatingaProject
CreatingaWorkBreakdownStructure
Module-2
Adding
ActivitiesCreatingRelati
onshipsScheduling
AssigningConstraints
Module-3
MaintainingtheProjectDocumentsLibrar
yFormattingSchedule Data
RolesandResource
sAssigningRoles
Module-4
AssigningResourcesandCosts
Analyzing
ResourcesOptimizingtheProj
ectPlan
Module-5
Baselining the Project
PlanProjectExecutionandCo
ntrolReportingPerformance
Note:The abovetopics shall be supplemented with site visits to
marqueeprojectswithinandoutsidethecountry.
Courseoutcomes:
Attheendofthecoursethestudentwillbeableto:createanentireconstr
uctionprojectschedulinginthesoftware.

References
 Harris,P.E.,2016.Planning&ControlUsingOraclePrimaveraP6
Versions 8, 15 & 16 PPM Professional. Eastwood Harris
PtyLtd.
 Winter,R.M.,2003.ConstructionSchedulingwithPrimavera
ProjectPlanner.Cost Engineering, 45(10), p.24.
 Williams,D.L.,2012.OracleprimaveraP6Version8:Projectandport
foliomanagement. Packt PublishingLtd.
 Kelly,S.D.,2012.OraclePrimaveraContractManagementBiVer
sion14.PacktPublishing Ltd.

***ENDOF IISEMESTER***
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CONFLICT MANAGEMENT & DISPUTERE SOLUTION

CourseCode 20ACM31 CIEMarks 40
TeachingHours/Week(L:S:SDA) 3:2:2 SEEMarks 60
Credits 05 ExamHours 03
Module-1
Definition of Conflict, Dispute, Conflict Management and
Disputeresolution;Differencebetweenconflictanddispute;Typesof
Conflict,Sources ofConflict.

Module-2
Conflict management Methodologies, Avoiding Conflict
ResolutionStyle,CompetingConflictResolutionStyle,Accommodati
ngConflictResolution Style, Compromising Conflict Resolution
Style,CollaboratingConflictResolution Style.

Module-3
ConflictAvoidance, Common conflicts and disputesobserved
inaconstruction project; Dispute Resolution techniques; Types of
Disputeresolution processes; Adjudicative and Consensual
Processes; BindingandNon-
BindingDisputeresolution;AlternateDisputeResolutionTechniques.

Module-4
BindingDisputeresolutiontechniques;AdjudicativeProcesses;Litiga
tion, Characteristics of Litigation; Arbitration, Characteristics
ofArbitration;Adjudication,CharacteristicsofAdjudication;Expertde
termination,Characteristicsof Expertdetermination.

Module-5
Module-5:
Non-
BindingDisputeresolutiontechniques;ConsensualProcesses;Negoti
ation, Characteristics of Negotiation; Mediation, Characteristicsof
Mediation; Conciliation, Characteristics of Conciliation;
ExecutiveTribunal,CharacteristicsofExecutiveTribunal.
Note:The above topics shall be supplemented with site visits to
marqueeprojectswithinandoutsidethecountry.
Courseoutcomes:
At the end of the course the student will be able to: understand
theapplicationofdisputeresolutiontechniquesandthesolutionstoaco
nflictinaproject.

Questionpaperpattern:
TheSEEquestion paperwillbesetfor
100marksandthemarksscoredwillbeproportionatelyreducedto60.
 Thequestionpaperwillhavetenfullquestionscarryingequal
marks.
 Eachfullquestionisfor20marks.
 Therewillbetwo
fullquestions(withamaximumoffoursubquestions)fromeac
hmodule.
 Eachfullquestioncanhavesubquestionscoveringallthetopic
sunderamodule.
 Thestudentswillhavetoanswerfivefullquestions,selectingo
nefullquestionfrom each module.
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References
 Fenn,P.,2012.CommercialConflictManagementandDisputeR
esolution. Routledge.
 Pena-
Mora,F.A.,Sosa,C.E.andMcCone,D.S.,2003.Introducti
ontoconstructiondisputeresolution.
 Fiadjoe,A.,2013.Alternativedisputeresolution:adevelopingw
orldperspective. Routledge.
 Levin,P.ed.,2016,October.Constructioncontractclaims,c
hanges,anddisputeresolution.AmericanSocietyofCivilE
ngineers.
 Fenn,P.F.andGameson,R.eds.,1992.Constructionconflictm
anagementandresolution.Taylor& Francis.
 Fenn,P.,Lowe,D.andSpeck,C.,1997.Conflictanddisputeincons
truction. Construction Management & Economics,
15(6),pp.513-518.
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PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT

CourseCode 20ACM32 CIEMarks 40
TeachingHours/Week(L:S:SDA) 3:2:2 SEEMarks 60
Credits 05 ExamHours 03
Module-1
Introduction,Riskmanagementprocess,RiskmanagementPlan,RiskA
wareness,Natureof constructionRisks

Module-2
Importance of Risk, types of risks, quantifiable and unquantified
risks,Classification of risks, Risk Identification methods (checklists,
promptlists,brainstorming),Riskowneridentification.
Module-3
RiskManagement:Riskavoidance,Riskreduction,Risksharing,Riskt
ransfer, Risk deference, Risk mitigation, Risk contingency,
Riskinsurance, Riskacceptance.

Module-4
Risk assessment, Risk probability and Risk impact, Qualitative
RiskAnalysis, Quantitative Risk analysis, Quantification of
probability,Quantificationofimpact(severity),Exposurerating,Ris
kEvaluation.
Module-5
Risk Mitigation: Risk mitigation by elimination, reducing,
transferring,avoiding,absorbingorpooling.Residualrisk,mitigationo
funquantified risk, Risk Monitoring, Risk register, Software usage
(ifany),Monitoringandreporting.
Note:The abovetopics shall be supplemented with site visits to
marqueeprojectswithinandoutsidethecountry.
Courseoutcomes:
Attheendofthecoursethestudentwillbeableto:understandthesc
ope of a project and plan a scheduling path as well as
costmanagementplantoaproject.

Questionpaperpattern:
TheSEEquestion paperwillbesetfor
100marksandthemarksscoredwillbeproportionatelyreducedto60.
 Thequestionpaperwillhavetenfullquestionscarryingequal
marks.
 Eachfullquestionisfor20marks.
 Therewillbetwo
fullquestions(withamaximumoffoursubquestions)fromeac
hmodule.
 Eachfullquestioncanhavesubquestionscoveringallthetopic
sunderamodule.
 Thestudentswillhavetoanswerfivefullquestions,selectingo
nefullquestionfrom each module.
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References
Burtonshaw-
Gunn,S.A.,2017.RiskandFinancialManagementinConstruction.
Edwards,L.andEdwards,L.J.,1995.Practicalriskmanagementin
theconstructionindustry.ThomasTelford.
Cretu,O.,Stewart,R.B.andBerends,T.,2011.Riskmanagementfor
designandconstruction(Vol.75).JohnWiley&Sons.
Hopkin, P., 2018. Fundamentals of risk
management:understanding,evaluatingandimplementi
ngeffectiveriskmanagement.KoganPagePublishers.
Smith,N.J.,Merna,
T.andJobling,P.,2014.Managingriskinconstructionprojects.
John Wiley&Sons.
Loosemore,M.,Raftery,J.andReilly,C.,2006.Riskmanagementinp
rojects.Taylor&Francis.
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ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES

CourseCode 20ACM33 CIEMarks 40
TeachingHours/Week(L:S:SDA) 3:0:4 SEEMarks 60
Credits 05 ExamHours 03
Module-1
ConceptualUnderstandingofvariouslargespanstructures,likeGeode
sicdomes,
hyperbolicparaboloids,andfreeformshapesetc.usedforAirports,Sta
dia,Industrial
buildings,publicspacesetc.Constructiondetailsunderstanding,Servi
cesystems,
StructuralSystems,Sequenceoferectionandfacilitatingmaintenance
ofsuch
structures.Identifyspecializedequipmentrequiredforerectionof
suchstructures. Casestudiesofsuchstructuresandreporting.
Module-2
Study of advance building materials like Special alloys of steel &
othermetals, glass, polymer, fabric, Various types of finishes &
treatments,Constructionchemicals,
speciallymanufactureditemsfrommanufacturers catalogues, etc.
and specialized equipment required
forerectionusedinerectionofstructuresmentionedinModule1above.
Marketsurveyandcollectionofinformationaboutthematerials.
Module-3
ConceptualUnderstandingofHigh-
risebuildingsinnormalandadverse conditions considering
topography of the site, water-
logging,marinestructures,et.Construction
detailsunderstanding,Servicesystems,StructuralSystems,Sequence
oferectionand
facilitatingmaintenanceofsuchstructures.Identifyspecializedequip
mentrequired
forerectionofsuchstructures.Casestudiesofsuchstructures
andreporting.
Module-4
Conceptual Understanding of Pre-fabrication in building
construction.Concept of Modular co-ordination. Construction
details understanding,Servicesystems,
StructuralSystems,Sequenceoferectionandfacilitatingmaintenance
ofsuch structures.Essentialprocessofmanufacturing,handlingofpre-
fabricated
components.Identifyspecializedequipmentrequiredforerectionofsu
chstructures.Case
studiesofsuchstructuresandreporting.
Module-5
Conceptual Understanding of Demolition Techniques, Demolition
byMachines,DemolitionbyExplosives,Advancedtechniques
usingRoboticMachines,DemolitionSequence,DismantlingTechniqu
es,
Safety precaution in Demolition and Dismantling. Case studies of
suchDemolition Techniquesandreporting.
Note:The above topics shall be supplemented with site visits to
marqueeprojectswithinandoutsidethecountry.
Courseoutcomes:
At the end ofthe course the student will be
ableto:conceptuallyunderstandtheadvancedconstructiontechnique
susedforaconstructionproject.
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Questionpaperpattern:
TheSEEquestion paperwillbesetfor
100marksandthemarksscoredwillbeproportionatelyreducedto60.
 Thequestionpaperwillhavetenfullquestionscarryingequal
marks.
 Eachfullquestionisfor20marks.
 Therewillbetwo
fullquestions(withamaximumoffoursubquestions)fromeac
hmodule.
 Eachfullquestioncanhavesubquestionscoveringallthetopic
sunderamodule.
 Thestudentswillhavetoanswerfivefullquestions,selectingo
nefullquestionfrom each module.
References
 S.S.Ataev,“ConstructionTechnology”,MirPublishers
 P. Dyanchenko& S. Mirotvorsky, “Prefabrication of
ReinforcedConcrete”,Mir Publishers
 HenrickNissen,“IndustrialBuildingandModularDesign”,Cement
ConcreteAssociation,London.
 R.Chudley,“ConstructionTechnology”,(Vol.ItoIV)Longman
 RobertwadeBrown,“Practicalfoundationengineeringhandbook
”,McGrawHillPublications.
 Patrick Powers. J., “Construction Dewatering: New Methods
andApplications”,JohnWiley&Sons.
 RoyChudley&RogerGreeno,“AdvancedConstructionTechniques
”, PearsonPrenticeHall
 Peurifoy,“Construction Planning, Equipment&Method”,
TataMcGrawHallPub.
 SanksarS,SaraswatiS,“ConstructionTechnology”,OxfordUnivers
ityPress
 M.S.Shetty,“ConcreteTechnology:TheoryandPractice”,S.ChandP
ub.
 AllenE,Iano,J,“FundamentalsofBuildingConstruction”,subscript
ion E Book, Material and Method, John Wiley and Sons,2011.
 Cameron K. Andres, Ronald C. Smith, “Principles and Practices
ofCommercialConstruction”, 8thEd., PrenticeHall,2009.
 Gibb,A.G.,1999. Off-sitefabrication:prefabrication,pre-assembly
and43tilizing43on43n.JohnWiley&Sons.
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DISSERTATION STAGE–1
CourseCode 20ACM34 CIEMarks 40
TeachingHours/Week(L:S:SDA) 3:2:2 SEEMarks 60
Credits 05 ExamHours --
Courseobjectives:
 Supportindependentlearning.
 Guidetoselectandutilizeadequateinformationfromvaried
resourcesmaintainingethics.
 Guidetoorganizetheworkintheappropriatemannerand
presentinformation(acknowledgingthesources)clearl
y.
 Developinteractive,communication,utilizing44on,time
management,andpresentationskills.
 Impartflexibilityandadaptability.
 Inspireindependentandteamworking.
 Expandintellectualcapacity,credibility,judgement,intuition.
 Adheretopunctuality,settingandmeetingdeadlines.
 Instillresponsibilitiestooneselfandothers.
 Train students to present the topic of project work in
aseminarwithoutanyfear,faceaudienceconfidently,enhan
cecommunication skill, involve in group discussion to
presentandexchangeideas.
Dissertation Stage-1: Students in consultation with the guide/s
shallcarry out literature survey/ visit industries to finalize the
topic of theProject. Subsequently, the students shall collect the
material requiredfor the selected project, prepare synopsis and
narrate the methodologytocarryout theprojectwork.
Seminar:Eachstudent,undertheguidanceofaFaculty,isrequiredto
 Presenttheseminarontheselectedprojectorallyand/o
rthrough powerpointslides.
 Answerthequeriesandinvolveindebate/discussion.
 Submittwocopiesofthetypedreportwithalistofreferences.T
he participants shall take part in discussion to foster friendly
andstimulating environment in which the students are motivated
to reachhighstandardsandbecomeself-confident.

Courseoutcomes:
Attheendofthecoursethestudentwillbeableto:
 Demonstrateasoundtechnicalknowledgeoftheirselecte
dprojecttopic.
 Undertakeproblemidentification,formulation,andsolution.
 Designengineeringsolutionstocomplexproblemsutilizing
asystemsapproach.
 Communicatewithengineersandthecommunityatlargein
writtenororal form.
Demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attitudes of a
professional engineer.
ContinuousInternalEvaluation
CIEmarksshallbeawardedbyacommitteecomprisingofPrincipal/De
an, PG Course Coordinator/HOD and Guide/Co-guide
ofthedepartment.TheCIEmarksawardedforDissertationStage-
1,shallbebasedontheevaluationofDissertationReport,DissertationP
resentationskillandperformanceinQuestion-and-Answersessionin
theratio50:25:25.
SEE(Universityexamination)shallbeaspertheUniversitynorms.
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CONSTRUCTION QUALITY & SAFETY MANAGEMENT

CourseCode 20ACM35 CIEMarks 100
TeachingHours/Week(L:S:SDA) 2:0:0 SEEMarks --
Credits 02 ExamHours --
Module-1
QUALITY MANAGEMENT: Quality policy in construction industry-
ConsumersatisfactionErgonomics,TimeofCompletion-
StatisticalTolerance-conceptofquality-
Contractandconstructionprogramming-
Inspectionprocedures,totalqualitycontrolconcept,sustainableconst
ructionmethods
Module-2
QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CONTROL: Total Quality
AssuranceandQualityControlProgramandcostimplication.Different
aspectsofquality Appraisals, failure mode analysis, Stability
methods and tools,Influenceof drawings,detailing, specification,

Module-3
Qualityassuranceprotocols,workprocedurepreparation,advancedq
ualityprograms,Qualityauditandmonitoring,Qualitycircles.

Module-4
STANDARDIZATIONANDSAFETY:Standardization-BidPreparation-
Constructionactivity,theSOPmethod,ConstructionSafety–
Theory,meaningandscope.

Module-5
SAFETYPROGRAMMESANDORGANIZATION:Environmental
safety,Socialandenvironmentalfactors,Hazardsinconstructionproje
cts, mitigation and preventive measures, OSHAAS guidelines
forconstructionsafety,repercussionsofconstructionaccidents,const
ructionaccidentreporting,Contractualobligationsforconstructionsa
fety, EHSbudgeting.

Note:The above topics shall be supplemented with site visits to

marqueeprojectswithinandoutsidethecountry.
Courseoutcomes:
At the end of the course the student will be able to: understand
thequalityandsafetymanagementmeasurestobeundertakeninacons
tructionproject.
References
 ConstructionSafety(SafetyManagement)byD SGanguly&
CSChangeriya
 QualityonSitebyFergusonIanand MitcheelEric
 Qualitymanagement-
TheprojectManagersperspective.ByPatterson John
 Levitt,R.E.andSamelson,N.M.,1993.
Constructionsafetymanagement.John Wiley&Sons.
 Zou,P.X.andSunindijo,R.Y.,2015.Strategicsafetymanagementinc
onstructionandengineering.John Wiley& Sons.
 Lingard,H.andRowlinson,S.M.,2005.Occupationalhealthandsaf
etyinconstructionproject management.Taylor&Francis.
 Rumane,A.R.,2016.Qualitymanagementinconstructionp
rojects.CrcPress.
 Howarth,T.andWatson,P.,2012.Constructionquality
management:Principles andpractice.Routledge.
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PROFESSIONAL ELECTIVE3
CourseCode 20ACM36 CIEMarks 100
TeachingHours/Week(L:S:SDA) 1:2:0 SEEMarks --
Credits 03 Exam
--
Hours
20ACM361 FacilityManagement
20ACM362 RealEstateManagement
InfrastructureManagement–Airports,Tunnelling,
20ACM363
Marine/OffshoreConstruction
Value Engineering in Construction Management
20ACM364
Note:The above topics shall be supplemented with site visits to
marqueeprojectswithinandoutsidethecountry.
Courseoutcomes:
At the endof thecourse thestudentwillbe ableto:identify
andspecialiseintheirareaofinterestunderconstructionprojectmana
gement.
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PROFESSIONALELECTIVE2 : Facility Management

CourseCode 20ACM361 CIEMarks 100
TeachingHours/Week(L:S:SDA) 1:2:0 SEEMarks --
Credits 02 Exam
--
Hours
Module-1
Facilitymanagement(FM)aspartofConstructionManagement

Module-2
Role and administrative functions of Supervisors. Firefighting -
Basicrequirement for the work firefighting system, various
components
ofthefirefightingsystem,maintenancerequiredofthesystem,firelight
inginhigh-risebuildings,commercial/industrialcomplexes,
publicbuildings,checklistforfiresafety,firefighting.
Module-3
Lifts / elevators, escalators, permissions & procedures legal
formalitiesfor Elevators, various types of lifts, working
mechanisms of lift
andescalators.Indianstandardcodesforplanning&installationsof
elevator,inspection&maintenanceoflifts.
Module-4
PlumbingServices:BasicsofPlumbingsystems,RequirementofPlumb
ing works, Agency,Activity Flow chart for Plumbing
work,Quality,checkingofmaterials.
WaterSupplydistributionsysteminhigh-
risebuildings&othercomplexes, pumps and pumping mechanism,
operation & maintenanceof fittings & fixturesofw/s.
Do's & Don’ts for water pipe networks. Modern Sewage
TreatmentPlants.Landscaping&Horticulture,Buildingmaintenance
management.
Module-5
Air-Conditioning
andHeating:Flowchartsofairconditioning&heating. Centralized
systems, monitoring working of the equipment,checklist
ofInspection,Performancetesting.
Waterproofing, Damp proofing &Termite proofing. Working
Procedure & stages of work of waterproofing for W.C.,
bathrooms,Terrace,Slopingroof,Basements,tanks.
Note:The above topics shall be supplemented with site visits to
marqueeprojectswithinandoutsidethecountry.
Courseoutcomes:
Attheendofthecoursethestudentwillbeableto:Understandtheconce
pt ofFacilityManagement anditsapplications.

References
 Jensen, P.A. and van der Voordt, T. eds., 2016.
Facilitiesmanagement and corporate real estate
management as valuedrivers:howtomanageandmeasure
addingvalue.Taylor&Francis.
 Rondeau,E.P.,Brown,R.K.andLapides,P.D.,2012.
Facilitymanagement.John Wiley&Sons.
 Roper,K.andPayant,R.,2014.Thefacilitymanagementh
andbook.Amacom.
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PROFESSIONALELECTIVE2: Real Estate Management

CourseCode 20ACM362 CIEMarks 100
TeachingHours/Week(L:S:SDA) 1:2:0 SEEMarks --
Credits 02 Exam
--
Hours
Module-1
Real Estate Development: Fundamental concepts and
techniques,recognizing institutional and entrepreneurial
elements,
issuesencounteredinvariousphasesofdevelopmentlikesiteevaluat
ionandland procurement, development team assembly, market
study
anddevelopmentscheme,constructionandprojectmanagement,pr
oject
marketingandhand-overofcompletedprojects.
Module-2
RealestateInvestmentsandFinancing:ProjectFeasibility,Develop
ment Financing, Asset Disposaland Redevelopment
Options,Analyses of Development Sites and Case Studies,
integrated case
studyonaspecificdevelopmentproject,whichrequiresreviewing,anal
ysing
andresolvingtheproblemsorstrategicissues.
Module-3
UrbanPolicy&RealEstateMarkets:ImpactofGovernmentRegulatio
ns and Public Policies on Real Estate Markets, include urbanland
rent and location theories, land use structures, community
andneighbourhooddynamics,degenerationandrenewalinurbandyn
amics, private-public participation, government policies on
publicandprivatehousing,andurbanfiscalpolicyincludingpropertyta
xation,local governmentfinance.

Module-4
Corporate Real Estate Asset Management: Strategic plans to
alignrealestateneedswithcorporatebusinessplans;Performanceme
asurementtechniquestoidentifyassetacquisitionordisposal;method
sforenhancingvaluethroughalternativeuses,efficientspace
utilizationorimprovingusersatisfaction.
Module-5
CommercialRealEstateAppraisal:Determinationofthecapitalizati
on rates across different types of properties; Appraisal
offreeholdandleaseholdinterests;Criticalanalysisofthevaluationapp
roachesadoptedforsecuritizedrealestate;Assetpricingmodels;
investmentflexibilityandfutureredevelopmentopportunities.
Note:The above topics shall be supplemented with site visits to
marqueeprojectswithinandoutsidethecountry.
Courseoutcomes:
Attheendofthecoursethestudentwillbeableto:Understandtheconce
pt ofRealEstateManagementanditsfinancing.

References
 Jensen, P.A. and van der Voordt, T. eds., 2016.
Facilitiesmanagement and corporate real estate
management as valuedrivers:howtomanageandmeasure
addingvalue.Taylor&Francis.
 McMahan,J.,2006.Thehandbookofcommercialrealestatein
vesting(pp.5-21).NewYork,NY:McGraw-Hill.
 Edwards, V. and Ellison, L., 2009. Corporate
propertymanagement:aligningrealestatewithbusinessstrate
gy.JohnWiley& Sons.
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PROFESSIONALELECTIVE2: Infrastructure Management–

Airports, Tunneling Marine/ Off shore Construction
CourseCode 20ACM363 CIEMarks 100
TeachingHours/Week(L:S:SDA) 1:2:0 SEEMarks --
Credits 02 Exam
--
Hours
Module-1
IntroductiontoInfrastructureManagementanditsprocesses.Types
ofInfrastructure Management: Airport, Tunnelling, Marine/
Offshore,RoadsandHighways.DifferencebetweenInfrastructureMa
nagement
andConstructionManagement
Module-2
LandSourcinganditsProcessesforInfrastructureProjects.

Module-3
InvestmentandFinancingforInfrastructureProjects.ViabilityGapFun
ding,JV-PPP,Swiss-ChallengeModel,etc.

Module-4
ProjectPlanningandControlforInfrastructureProjects.

Module-5
SiteSafety&TrafficManagementforInfrastructureProjects.Labour,M
aterial&Movement scheduling.

Note:The above topics shall be supplemented with site visits to

marqueeprojectswithinandoutsidethecountry.
Courseoutcomes:
At the end of the course the student will be able to: Understand
theconceptofinfrastructureManagementwithrespectAirports,Tunn
elling,Marine/Offshore,RoadsandHighwayInfrastructure.
References
 Das,P.C.ed.,1999.Managementofhighwaystructures.ThomasT
elford.
 Adetola,A.andGoulding,J.,2016.Collaborativeframeworkforro
ad infrastructure management. Infrastructure
AssetManagement,3(2),pp.71-80.
 Kazda,A.andCaves,R.E.,2007.Airportdesignandoperation.Am
sterdam:Elsevier.
 Kapur,A.,1995.Airportinfrastructure:Theemergingroleofthepri
vatesector.TheWorldBank.
 Frangopol, D. and Tsompanakis, Y. eds., 2014. Maintenance
andsafetyofaginginfrastructure:Structuresandinfrastructuresb
ookseries (Vol. 10).CRCpress.
 Beulen, E., Van Fenema, P. and Currie, W., 2005.
Fromapplication outsourcing to infrastructure management:
Extendingtheoffshoreoutsourcingserviceportfolio.EuropeanM
anagementJournal,23(2),pp.133-144.
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PROFESSIONALELECTIVE2:Value Engineering in Construction

Management
CourseCode 20ACM364 CIEMarks 100
TeachingHours/Week(L:S:SDA) 1:2:0 SEEMarks --
Credits 02 Exam
--
Hours
Module-1
Introduction to value engineering (VE), definition, objectives of
value engineering, reasons for unnecessary costs, VE techniques
and methodology, interface with the other programs.
Module-2
Elements of the project budget, need for cost control, meaning of
capitalization, capitalization process, and capitalized income
approach to construction project budgeting.

Module-3
Life cycle cost (LCC) and building costs, LCC technology and
examples, LCC methodology, LCC formats and analysis and
weighted evaluation – application of LCC to buildings.
Module-4
Value engineering and total project management, level of effort,
team selection, value engineering job plan, and work plan phases.
Module-5
Classifying function, defining function, project level function
system technique (fast) diagram, creativity and fixation,
interpersonal skills, generation of ideas, brainstorming, rules for
brainstorming, Delphi technique, application of Delphi technique
to civil engineering projects.
Note:The above topics shall be supplemented with site visits to
marqueeprojectswithinandoutsidethecountry.
Courseoutcomes:
 Establish value engineering techniques and methodology
 Draw value engineering job plan and work plan phases
 Concept of Delphi techniques and rules for brainstorming
References
 Tenah, K.A. (1985). "The Construction Management
Process", Reston Publishing Company, Inc. Virginia
 Dell’Isola, Alphonse (1997). “Value Engineering: Practical
Applications.” R.S. Means Company, Inc: Kingston, MA.
 Oberiender, G. D. (1993). “Project Management for
Engineering and Construction”. McGraw-Hill, Inc.: New York.
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PROFESSIONAL TRAINING / INTERNSHIP

CourseCode 20ACM37 CIEMarks 100
TeachingHours/Week(L:S:SDA) -- SEEMarks --
Credits 04 ExamHours --
Courseobjectives:
Professional Training / Internship provide students the
opportunity ofhands-on experience that includepersonal training,
timeand stressmanagement,interactiveskills, presentations,
budgeting,
marketing,liabilityandriskmanagement,paperwork,equipmentorde
ring,maintenance,respondingtoemergenciesetc.Theobjectives
arefurther,
 Toputtheoryintopractice.
 Toexpandthinkingandbroadentheknowledgeandskillsacquired
throughcourseworkinthefield.
 Torelateto,interactwith,andlearnfromcurrentprofessionalsinth
efield.
 Togainagreaterunderstandingofthedutiesandresponsibilitiesof
a professional.
 Tounderstandandadheretoprofessionalstandardsinthefield.
 Togaininsighttoprofessionalcommunicationincludingmeetings
,memos,reading,writing,publicspeaking,research,clientinteract
ion,inputof ideas, andconfidentiality.
 Toidentifypersonalstrengthsandweaknesses.
 To develop the initiative and motivation to be a self-starter
andworkindependently.
Professional Training /Internship: Students under the guidance
ofinternal guide/s and external guide shall take part in all the
activitiesregularly to acquire as much knowledge as possible
without causinganyinconvenienceat theplaceofinternship.
Seminar:Eachstudent,isrequiredto
 Presenttheseminarontheinternshiporallyand/orthroughpow
er pointslides.
 Answerthequeriesandinvolveindebate/discussion.
 Submitthereportdulycertifiedbytheexternalguide.
 The participants shall take part in discussion to foster
friendlyandstimulatingenvironmentinwhichthestudentsare
motivatedtoreachhighstandardsandbecomeself-confident.
Courseoutcomes:
Attheendofthecoursethestudentwillbeableto:
 Gainpracticalexperiencewithinindustryinwhichtheinternshi
pisdone.
 Acquireknowledgeoftheindustryinwhichtheinternshipisdon
e.
 Applyknowledgeandskillslearnedtoclassroomwork.
 Developagreaterunderstandingaboutcareeroptionswhilemo
reclearlydefiningpersonalcareergoals.
 Experiencetheactivitiesandfunctionsofprofessionals.
 Developandrefineoralandwrittencommunicationskills.
 Identifyareasforfutureknowledgeandskilldevelopment.
 Expandintellectualcapacity,credibility,judgment,intuition.
 Acquiretheknowledgeofadministration,marketing,financean
deconomics.
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InternshipRequirements:Allthestudentshavetoundergomandato
ry internship of 8 weeks during the vacation between II and
IIIsemesters.AUniversity examinationshallbeconductedduring
IIIsemester and the prescribed internship credit shall be counted
for thesame semester. Internship shall be considered as a head of
passing andshall be considered for the award of degree. The
students are requiredtosubmitperiodic progressreports
oftheinternshipundertaken.
Internship Assessment: CIE marks shall be awarded by a
committeecomprisingofPrincipal/Dean,PGCourseCoordinator/HO
DandGuide/co-guide. The CIE marks awarded for Internship, shall
be
basedontheevaluationofInternshipReport,InternshipPresentations
killandperformance in Question and Answer session in the ratio
50:25:25.Those,whohavenotpursued/completedtheinternshipshal
lbedeclared as fail in internship course and have to complete the
sameduringsubsequentUniversityexaminationsaftersatisfyingthei
nternship requirements. Internship SEE (University examination)
shallbeasper the Universitynorms.
***ENDOF IIISEMESTER***
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DISSERTATIONSTAGE-2
CourseCode 20ACM41 CIEMarks 40
TeachingHours/Week(L:S:SDA) 12:6:10 SEEMarks 60
Credits 20 ExamHours --
Courseobjectives:
 Tosupportindependentlearning.
 Toguidetoselectandutilizeadequateinformationfromvaried
resources maintainingethics.
 Toguidetoorganizetheworkintheappropriatemannerandpr
esentinformation(acknowledgingthesources)clearly.
 Todevelopinteractive,communication,organisation,timem
anagement,andpresentationskills.
 Toimpartflexibilityandadaptability.
 Toinspireindependentandteamworking.
 Toexpandintellectualcapacity,credibility,judgement,intuiti
on.
 Toadheretopunctuality,settingandmeetingdeadlines.
 Toinstillresponsibilitiestooneselfandothers.
 To train students to present the topic of project work in
aseminar without any fear, face audience confidently,
enhancecommunication skill, involve in group discussion
to presentandexchange ideas.
Dissertation Stage - 2: Each student of the project, shall involve
incarrying out the project work in constant consultation with
internalguide, co-guide, and/or external guide and prepare the
project report asper thenormsavoidingplagiarism.

Courseoutcomes:
Attheendofthecoursethestudentwillbeableto:
 Presenttheproject andbeabletodefendit.
 Makelinksacrossdifferentareasofknowledgeandtogenerate
, develop and evaluate ideas and information so as
toapplytheseskills totheprojecttask.
 Habituatedtocriticalthinkinganduseproblemsolvingskills
 Communicateeffectivelyandtopresentideasclearlyandcohe
rentlyin boththewritten and oralforms.
 Workinateamtoachievecommongoal.
 Learnontheirown,reflectontheirlearningandtakeappropria
teactionstoimproveit.

CIE marks shall be awarded by a committee comprising of Dean,

PGcourse/HoDandGuide/co-guide
ofthedepartment.TheCIEmarksawarded for Dissertation Stage 2,
shall be based on the evaluation ofDissertation Report,
Dissertation Presentation skill and performance inQuestion-and-
Answer sessionintheratio50:25:25.
SEE shall be at the end of IV semester. Dissertation work
evaluationandViva-
Voceexamination(SEE),aftersatisfyingtheplagiarismcheck, shall be
as per the University norms. The Jury shall comprise
of3members,2externalexaminers,drawnfromacademiaaswellasthe
industry(ifavailable)and1internalexaminer.

***ENDOFIV SEMESTER***