Construction Business Management

This intensive 2-hour course introduces fundamental project management practices tailored to the construction industry. It covers the project lifecycle (initiation, planning, execution, closeout) and the role of the construction project manager in balancing the triple constraints of scope, schedule, and budget. Participants will learn practical tools (e.g. Work Breakdown Structure, Gantt charts) and processes for planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and team communication. The curriculum emphasizes real-world applicability: case-study narratives and industry examples are used to link theory with practice (an approach shown to enhance understanding of construction project methods. Key phases will include brief lectures, group discussion, and a hands-on case exercise based on a typical construction project scenario.

Business Development/Contracting Opportunities

Access to this course and many more by applying to the BGA program. Learn more about this program here.

Class Starts On September 18, 2025

Learning Objectives

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Evaluate and assess your Company’s current safety program

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Understand the regulatory and contractual safety and health environment

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Understand the elements required to develop and maintain a resilient safety and health program across all Company projects

Contact Hours

Contact Hours:

3 Hours

Real Life Application

Real Life Application:

The skills to Develop a site safety plan

Ideal for

Ideal for:

Professionals in every field

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A. APPLICANT BUSINESS

B. FORM OF BUSINESS:

1. FORM OF BUSINESS:*

2. IS THE COMPANY NYS MWBE:

MINORITY-OWNED*
WOMAN-OWNED*
MINORITY-WOMAN OWNED*
C. BUSINESS INDUSTRY:*
IS YOUR COMPANY CURRENTLY CERTIFIED WITH NEW YORK STATE?*

(This program is only available to currently certified NYS MWBE businesses. IF YOU ANSWERED “NO” TO B2, PLEASE DO NOT COMPLETE THE REST OF THIS APPLICATION.)

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SECTION 2:

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