In today’s fast-paced construction industry, success hinges on collaboration, innovation, and efficiency. The Graduate Certificate in Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) prepares you to lead the charge, equipping you with the tools to manage projects that break away from traditional inefficiencies and embrace modern, streamlined methodologies.
This program is designed for professionals in architecture, engineering, and construction who want to master the principles of IPD, including:
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This course introduces students to the business, construction and design aspects of design-build project delivery. Students compare and contrast various delivery methods with traditional and hybrid design-build methods. Best practices for team building and integrating all aspects of the project are discussed. Prescriptive and performance specifications are discussed and contrasted. The procurement process for public and independent projects, including quality based selection, is reviewed.
ECE5213
3
This course is a survey of legal issues with respect to the construction industry. Topics discussed include bid errors and disputes, contract disputes involving schedule claims, and changed conditions. Students are provided an overview of the legal considerations of various project delivery methods, and the clauses found in proprietary and industry standard contract documents. The requirements of the Michigan Lien Law, the Builder’s Trust Fund, and other construction related statues are reviewed and discussed.
ECE5273
3
Advanced procedures and methods to prepare quantity measurements, obtain material costs and develop conceptual estimates based on the building systems method. In-class and on-line lectures by the instructors and guest experts address generating estimates within the framework of integrated project delivery methods, such as design-build and construction management. Students participate in individual and group projects where they learn problem-solving and best practice techniques for generating conceptual estimates while utilizing the Uniformat classification system.
ECE5283
3
This course addresses the contractual and practical risks and challenges experienced when integrative project delivery methods are utilized. The course is project management based: the five project management processes, initiation, planning, executing, closing-out and monitoring and controlling serve as the underpinnings for the review of various standard industry contract documents. Construction industry practitioners with extensive experience in integrative projects will guest lecture on various subjects, including design management and design-assist coordination.
ECE6213
3
*Students must have a minimum grade of C- in ECE 5213 before taking this class.
Admission to the GCIPD program requires:
Although not required, additional documents recommended include: additional recommendation letters and a statement of purpose discussing what the applicant plans to do with the degree and why the University was chosen
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