CCE104 - Construction Job Site Management

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Subject Title
Construction Job Site Management

Subject Description
Students will develop skills toward job site administration and documentation, layout, set up, surveying, supervision, and safety. Contract types and the Construction Lien Act will be discussed along with a review of the programs that are available to help in managing the job site.

Credit Status
One credit towards the Construction Estimator Certificate.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

1.  Utilize construction industry terminology and acronyms appropriately.
2. Examine the construction processes and practices required in overseeing and managing a construction site.
3. Illustrate the purpose and applications of the various Acts that are associated with a construction site, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Construction Act.
4. Describe the process for placing purchase orders based on the estimator's take-offs.
5. Discuss personnel and management skills as they apply to construction site situations.
6. Explain the use of tools and processes associated with project management.
7. Interpret the legal and contractual requirements as it pertains to construction site management.
8 Identify the roles of the Project Manager, the Estimator and Job Site Manager, and their inter-connection.

Essential Employability Skills

    •  Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken and visual form that fulfils the purpose and meets the needs of the audience.

    •  Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication.

    •  Locate, select, organize, and document information using appropriate technology and information systems.

    •  Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources.

    •  Show respect for diverse opinions, values, belief systems, and contributions of others.

    •  Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals.

    •  Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.

    •  Take responsibility for one's own actions, decisions, and consequences.

Academic Integrity
Seneca upholds a learning community that values academic integrity, honesty, fairness, trust, respect, responsibility and courage. These values enhance Seneca's commitment to deliver high-quality education and teaching excellence, while supporting a positive learning environment. Ensure that you are aware of Seneca's Academic Integrity Policy which can be found at: http://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/about/policies/academic-integrity-policy.html Review section 2 of the policy for details regarding approaches to supporting integrity. Section 2.3 and Appendix B of the policy describe various sanctions that can be applied, if there is suspected academic misconduct (e.g., contract cheating, cheating, falsification, impersonation or plagiarism).

Please visit the Academic Integrity website http://open2.senecac.on.ca/sites/academic-integrity/for-students to understand and learn more about how to prepare and submit work so that it supports academic integrity, and to avoid academic misconduct.

Discrimination/Harassment
All students and employees have the right to study and work in an environment that is free from discrimination and/or harassment. Language or activities that defeat this objective violate the College Policy on Discrimination/Harassment and shall not be tolerated. Information and assistance are available from the Student Conduct Office at student.conduct@senecapolytechnic.ca.

Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
The College will provide reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities in order to promote academic success. If you require accommodation, contact the Counselling and Accessibility Services Office at ext. 22900 to initiate the process for documenting, assessing and implementing your individual accommodation needs.

Camera Use and Recordings - Synchronous (Live) Classes
Synchronous (live) classes may be delivered in person, in a Flexible Learning space, or online through a Seneca web conferencing platform such as MS Teams or Zoom. Flexible Learning spaces are equipped with cameras, microphones, monitors and speakers that capture and stream instructor and student interactions, providing an in-person experience for students choosing to study online.

Students joining a live class online may be required to have a working camera in order to participate, or for certain activities (e.g. group work, assessments), and high-speed broadband access (e.g. Cable, DSL) is highly recommended. In the event students encounter circumstances that impact their ability to join the platform with their camera on, they should reach out to the professor to discuss. Live classes may be recorded and made available to students to support access to course content and promote student learning and success.

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Prerequisite(s)
CCE102 - Material Estimating and Methods

Topic Outline

1.0 Site Management Overview
  1.1  Identify the construction site processes.
  1.2 Recognize challenges to site superintendent when a project is under bid.
  1.3 Define managerial principles.
  1.4 Plan transportation procedures including the storage and transport of materials.
  1.5 Consider the role of the project manager as a part of the team.
     
2.0 Job Site Layout
  2.1 Apply controls and procedures to site layout and management.
  2.2 Introduce the first principles of site layout and setup.
  2.3 Construct a site layout in accordance with the drawings and construction documents.
     
3.0  Documentation
  3.1 Identify the importance of site documentation on the construction process.
  3.2 Apply established management processes to the organization of documentations.
  3.3 Manage documentation including drawings, contracts and purchase orders.
  3.4 Identify the planning and preparation of site meetings and distribution of minutes.
     
4.0 Construction Act
  4.1 Interpret the current legislation as it pertains to construction contracts.
  4.2 Apply the Act as it relates to hold-backs and legal payment requirements.
  4.3 Review use of statutory declarations.
  4.4 Communicate the regulatory requirements of advertising the process.
     
5.0 Occupation Health and Safety Act
  5.1 Identify and define the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
  5.2 Discuss methods to manage the use of hazardous materials and implement WHMIS procedures.
  5.3 Maintain documentation and reports required by the OHSA.
  5.4 Determine the protocols of Health and Safety meetings including documenting minutes.
     
6.0 Regulations for Construction Projects
  6.1 Discuss regulatory requirements specific to the construction site.
  6.2 Discuss documentation and reports required by the regulations.
     
7.0 Construction Site Safety
  7.1 Discuss how the Health and Safety act applies to the construction industry.
  7.2 Evaluate a site with the objective of reducing accidents.
     
8.0 Managing a Construction Site
  8.1 Describe how to organize and control the construction site.
  8.2 Determine purchase orders based upon the estimate.
  8.3 Discuss the role of site superintendants in tracking the work quality of sub contractors.
  8.4 Analyze construction estimates and associated cost documentations.
  8.5 Determine labour productivity and the effect on the construction schedule.
     
9.0 Elements of Supervision
  9.1 Recognize the contractor’s own forces and the subcontractor’s forces required through each stage of the schedule.
  9.2 Determine the sequence of activities for the project
  9.3 Design a construction schedule.
  9.4 Discuss the use of consultants and the instructions of owner and architect.
  9.5 Communicate with appropriate architects and consultants.
  9.6 Discuss discrepancies between the site layout and contract documents.
  9.7 Discuss methods for effectively managing conflicts and dispute.
     
10.0  Computerized Project Administration
  10.1 Evaluate the use of computer ordering and scheduling programs for managing a construction site.
     
11.0 Contract Closeout
  11.1 Recognize the contractual requirements to bring completion to a project.
  11.2 Report on the requirements to complete the project.
  11.3 Identify construction deficiencies and their relation to subcontractors.
     
12.0 Project Manager
  12.1 Describe the role of the Project Manager.
  12.2  Discuss why maintaining reports is critical to assisting the Project Manager in handling potential legal disputes

Mode of Instruction
Online
This subject is delivered online. This may involve the use of digital materials and/or a text, group discussions, interaction with your instructor and online activities.
Platform: D2L/Brightspace

Prescribed Texts
Title: Construction Jobsite Management
Authors: William R. Mincks, Hal Johnston
Edition: 4th
Publisher: Nelson
ISBN: 9781305081796

Textbook Title: Pocket Ontario OH&S Act and Regulations
Publisher: Carswell
Edition: Current Consolidated

Reference Material
None

Required Supplies
None

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A+ 90%  to  100%
A 80%  to  89%
B+ 75%  to  79%
B 70%  to  74%
C+ 65%  to  69%
C 60%  to  64%
D+ 55%  to  59%
D 50%  to  54%
F 0%    to  49% (Not a Pass)
OR
EXC Excellent
SAT Satisfactory
UNSAT Unsatisfactory

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Modes of Evaluation
All the academic policies of the College at which you registered apply. This includes, but is not limited to policies related to grading, supplemental exams, deferred exams and accommodations.

Grading is based on the following marking scheme:

10%   Discussion Posts 
60%   Assignments 
30%   Final Exam

The final exam for this online course is written online. No invigilation is required.  
Invigilated Mid-term Exam: No exam requirement 
Supplemental Exam: Not Available

The passing grade for this course is 55%.

Assignments
  • Assignments are due on the date given by the instructor.
  • A late penalty of 10% per day is assessed for late assignments, including those not handed in at the beginning of class when due.
  • Material will not be accepted after one week following the due date and/or when the marked material is returned to students, whichever comes first.
  • Assignments are to be prepared by computer.

Absenteeism and Exams
  • Students who are absent for an examination due to an emergency (e.g., motor vehicle accident, hospitalization or death in the family) may provide official documentation within five days of the missed exam and be provided a deferred exam at a later date.  Official documentation includes a death notice or an original doctor’s certificate identifying the date, length of time expected absence and the specific reason for the absence.  Examinations missed without official documentation and approval result in a grade of zero.
  • There are no deferred options for missed tests.  

English Proficiency
  • All written work should demonstrate the following characteristics for clarity and conciseness:
-writing is consistent with the rules of English grammar
-spelling and punctuation are correct
-sentences are structured correctly
-main ideas are supported with specific, relevant examples and reasons
-work flows logically through supporting statements/paragraphs
-work is arranged in correct format (e.g., as a report, essay)
-up to 10% of the final grade may be deducted on all work if the above English competencies are not met.

MINIMUM PERFORMANCE FOR GRADUATION
No student will be eligible to graduate with a Seneca College certificate or diploma if, in more than 30% of the subjects required for graduation, the student has received a "D" grade.
A student will be eligible to graduate from a certificate, diploma, advanced diploma or graduate certificate program if they have achieved a minimum graduating GPA of 2.0.

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