Unit 5: Improving Productivity and Managing Project Costs
This course covers understanding how project estimates are compiled, how to compare actual project costs with those estimated and how to control costs to meet the estimate. This course also details how productivity is measured, how the supervisor plays a major role in increasing jobsite productivity and how a small increase in productivity can have a significant impact on the time and cost of a project.
Topics Covered:
- Construction estimates
- Who controls project costs
- Reporting and analyzing actual costs
- Planning for cost control
- Cost control strategies
- Labor cost variances
- Working with project partners
- Managing risk and loss potentials
- Cost control strategies
- Post-project evaluations
- Benchmarking construction productivity
Please Note:
Registrants are required to purchase Supervisor Training Program (STP) Unit 5 Participant's Manual from Amazon.com The e-book is $50 to purchase.
1) Create an account
2) Search for STP Unit 5 eBook
3) Click on the "Buy Now with 1-click"
4) Pay with a credit card
5) Download the Kindle app (free) to your mobile device
6) Bring your mobile device, iPad, or tablet with your pre-loaded eBook to class!