Management in Construction Company
Kód předmětu: 126XMCC |
| Anotace | (semestr ) |
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| Construction business and the best practice at the corporate level. Course is oriented toward the practical application of corporate construction management systems, combining theoretical frameworks with real-practice industry experience. Students engage in case studies and participate in the Building Industry Game, an online business simulation developed by California Polytechnic State University, where they act as contractors managing companies and competing for projects in a dynamic market. The course begins by examining the nature of the construction business, identifying internal and external factors that influence company success or failure. It then explores the primary causes of business failure and presents strategic approaches to minimize risks and enhance long-term resilience. Attention is given to business development, marketing, and bidding strategies that drive sustainable growth. Students learn to apply planning and control techniques and to evaluate different project delivery methods in terms of efficiency, cost, and risk. Core modules address financial management and budgeting, with a focus on profitability, liquidity, and investment decisions. Construction risk management principles are integrated throughout, encouraging proactive identification and mitigation of threats at both the project and corporate levels. The course also emphasizes leadership challenges, organizational behavior, and ethics, preparing students for responsible and effective management. In the final sessions, students assess company performance indicators and synthesize the knowledge gained to design and manage a profitable, ethical, and sustainable construction business. | |
| Obsah | |
| Construction business and the best practice at the corporate level. This course focuses on the practical application of corporate construction management systems, integrating theory with real industry practice. Through case studies and online Building Industry Game simulation, students gain experience in managing construction companies within dynamic market conditions. Course examines the nature of the construction business and the internal and external factors influencing company success and long-term resilience. Topics - among other - include corporate strategy, financial management, business development, planning and control systems, risk management, leadership, ethics, and sustainable company management. 1. Nature of Construction Business 2. Primary Causes of Business Failure, External and Internal lnfluences 3. Business Strategies to Minimize the Risk of Business Failure 4. Business Development, Marketing and Bidding 5. Planning & Control Strategies 6. Project Delivery Methods 7. Financial Management in Construction 8. Construction Risk Management 9. Leadership Challenges 10. Organizational Behavior 11. Corporate & Employee Ethics 12. Company Performance Checklist 13. Managing Profitable Construction Business - Summary of Acquired Knowledge | |
| Literatura | |
| Povinná literatura: [1] Harris, F.: Modern Construction Management (8.vyd.), Wiley-Blackwell, 2021, ISBN 978-1-119 48834-7 [2] Sherratt, F.: Introduction to Construction Management (2.vyd.). Routledge, 2022, ISBN 9781032007441 Doporučená literatura: [3] Gallagher, B.: Building Success: Strategic Planning for Construction Industry Leaders: The Essential Guide for Developing, Implementing, and Managing a Strategic Plan, NAIOP, 2025, ISBN 979-8882684739 | |
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| Studijní plány | |
| Předmět je zařazen do následujících studijních plánů: - studijní plán Volitelné předměty --- rekonstrukce budovy B (FF2025), skupina Volitelné předměty pro bakalářské studenty --- letní semestr (FF2025_XBL_REK_B), dop. semestr 0 ( ) | |