Course code BūvZ4091
Credit points 3
Building Project Supervision
Total Hours in Course81
Number of hours for lectures16
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes8
Number of hours for laboratory classes8
Independent study hours49
Date of course confirmation16.10.2013
Responsible UnitInstitute of Civil Engineering and Wood Processing
Course developer
Būvniecības un kokapstrādes institūts
Sandra Gusta
Dr. oec.
Prior knowledge
BūvZ3016, Construction Site Processes
BūvZ3054, Construction Site Processes I
BūvZ4062, Construction Process Technology III
BūvZ4072, Economics of the Building I
BūvZ4087, Supervision and Management of Construction I
BūvZ4088, Supervision and Management of Construction II
Course abstract
The objective of the practice is to make possible for students to study and to analyze processes of building project start, planning, controlling, closing and multi-project management as well as use of software tools in project management in building company or organization.Students get acquainted with the principles of building project supervisions; master the program MS Project - program of Project management, which is whidely used in making the calendary plans in construction area.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
After completing the course student will have
strengthened, expanded and systematized theoretical and practical knowledge and critical understanding of the building work processes, technology, building work planning, organizing and managing in the building site, to acquire the necessary skills in building management and organization of the site, receive training in building work in organizing the site,
• Knowledge - acquired an understanding of building project types, types of project phases. Acquired knowledge of the preparation of the project description.
• Skills - acquired skills to prepare the project description, the ability to work in a team, ability to use individual judgment, to perform independent analysis of the project, understand the regulatory restrictions, the ability to analyze laws and build the project control mechanisms.
• Competence - students will have acquired professional competency, which allows developing and organizing projects in building companies.
Compulsory reading
1. Zommers J. Datorizēta projekta vadīšana. Programma Microsoft Project. Rīga: Biznesa augstskola Turība, 2000. 114 lpp.
2. Schmidt T. Strategic Project Management Made Simple: Practical Tools for Leaders and Teams. Publ by John Wiley & Sons Inc., New Jersey, 2009. 252 p. ISBN 978-0470-41158-2
3. Geipele I. Projektu vadīšana studijām un biznesam. Rīga: Valters un Rapa, 2004. 187 lpp. ISBN 9984768031
4. Ilmete Ž. Kurss "Projektu vadīšana": izdales materiāls. Rīga: LU Pašvaldības un projektu vadības valsts mācību centrs, 1998. 72 lpp.
Further reading
1. Džounss R. Projektu vadības pamati. Rīga: Lietišķās informācijas dienests, 2008. 222 lpp. ISBN 9984826058
2. Lock D. Project management. Aldershot, England ;Burlington, VT : Gower, 2007. 520 p.
3. Burton C., Michael N. A practical guide to project management: how to make it work in your organisation. London: Kogan Page, 1992. 152 p.
Periodicals and other sources
1. Projektu vadīšana. Rīga: Latvijas Nacionālā projektu vadīšanas asociācija. ISSN 1407-5989
2. Project Management Journal.[tišsaiste] http://www.journals.elsevier.com/international-journal-of-project-management/#, (skat.internetā 03.03.2013.) ISSN: 8756-9728.
3. Būvinženieris. Rīga: Latvijas Būvinženieru savienība, ISSN 9771-0008