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Project Management

Project Management  Essential - Course Overview 

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Most building projects don’t fail because of poor ideas or bad intentions — they fail because they are poorly managed. Project management doesn’t mean spreadsheets, jargon, or complex software. At its core, it is about clarity, sequencing, and decision-making at the right time.

This course explains how to manage a small building project in a structured, low-stress way. It focuses on practical steps that help homeowners stay in control without needing to become construction professionals, reducing the risk of delays, disputes, and unexpected costs.

Introduction to the Programme

Step-by-Step for Homeowners

Course Overview 

  • ​What Project Management really is

  • Defining scope and budget early

  • Programme and sequencing 

  • Appointing and managing contractors 

  • Changes, variation and cost control 

  • Quality control and compliance 

  • Managing risk and expectations  

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By the end of this Essentials course, you’ll understand the mechanics of managing a building project, how responsibilities shift between parties, and how informed decisions at each stage reduce risk and conflict

Course Content 

 Module 1

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1. Module Introduction

2. Project Management is not micromanagement

3. Why domestic project are vulnerable  

4. The role of the client

5. Key takeaway

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 Module 2

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1. Defining scope and budget early

2. What "Scope" really means

3. Budget is not just the build cost

4. Why early decisions save money

5. Key takeaway

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 Module 3

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1. Programme & sequencing

2. What a programme really is

3. Common timing mistakes

4. Allowing for reality 

5. Key takeaway

 

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 Module 4

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1. Appointing & Managing contractors  

2. Choosing the right contractor 

3. The importance of clear agreements

4. Managing without micro managing  

5. Key takeaway

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 Module 5

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1. Changes, variation & cost control 

2. Why variations happen  

3. Managing variations properly  

4. Protecting the budget

5. Key takeaway

 Module 6

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1. Quality control & compliance 

2. Understanding inspections

3. The importance of records

4. Snagging and completion 

5. Key takeaway

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 Module 7

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1. Managing risk & expectations 

2. Common project risks

3. Communication as a risk tool

4. Knowing when to pause

5. Final takeaway

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