Present day construction projects pose multiple challenges requiring advanced skills in technical knowledge, negotiations, leadership, and management of technology. Just in the last few years, construction project management has experienced major changes primarily due to the rapid changes in applying innovative delivery methods for projects, upsurge in world demand for construction services, coupled with an effective utilization of information technology applications. Excellence in managing construction projects is the result of a unique combination of personal skills and technical abilities.

Historically, the field of construction management has borrowed heavily from the industrial and manufacturing management specialties. However, techniques from those areas have not been well adapted to the unique nature of construction projects; leading to mixed benefits and unrealized aspirations. The programme will present the latest in project delivery, planning and monitoring approaches and methodologies, negotiation strategies, and innovative technologies for construction project management; with specific examples of what works and what does not work.