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Engineering Project Management – THEMATIC UNITS

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DCHT50: Principles of Project Organisation and Management

Module Code: DCHT50

ECTS Credit Points: 20

Module Type:Compulsory

Year: 1st year

Language:Greek

Module Outline

Module General Description:

  • Basic concepts and theories of Management Science. The business environment, the overall quality, and social responsibility. Administration systems. Company strategic programming. Companies organizational structure. Construction companies’ organizational and economic structure. Company personnel. Company equipment management. Financial management, analysis, and prediction. Preparation and presentation of technical and financial tenders for participation in open-bid projects and studies. Construction companies’ operational issues.
  • Construction site concept and layout. Construction site information systems. Preparatory research. Construction site personnel. Construction site productivity. Construction site mechanical equipment. Construction site equipment management. Value management. Quality assurance. Project implementation. Case studies.
  • Technical projects management information systems. Software technical traits in project management. Case studies in project management using software programs. Project management software and business. Database systems in construction project management. Logistic spreadsheets in construction project admeasure. Advanced systems and information technologies in project construction management.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of DCHT 50, students will be able to:

  • Describe the organizational and economic structure of enterprises and in particular of construction enterprises, management systems, strategic planning, and financial management of enterprises.
  • Describe the organizational structure of the construction site (technical and administrative staff, machinery, mechanical and other facilities).
  • Apply rules for the management of the company and site staff.
  • Apply rules for the management of the company’s and the site’s equipment and materials for the construction of the project.
  • Evaluate alternatives concerning the location and layout of the site and its specific characteristics according to the size and characteristics of the project under construction.
  • Carry out the necessary analyses – studies for the organization and installation of the site.
  • Prepare technical and financial bids for participation in tenders for works and studies and apply the procedures for the award and execution of works.
  • Select and use information systems for the management of technical projects at the head office of the contractor and at the construction site.
  • Use application software in the management of technical projects (project management packages, databases, spreadsheets).
  • Use advanced information systems and technologies in the management of engineering projects

Subjects covered:

  • Principles of business administration
  • Site organization and management
  • Information systems in technical project management

Prerequisites: There are no prerequisite courses.

Evaluation: Students are assigned to submit five (5) written assignments during the academic year. The average grade of the five (5) written assignments, weighted at 30%, is taken into consideration for the calculation of the final grade. The grade of written assignments is activated only with a score equal to or above the pass level (≥5) in the final or resit exams.

The grade of the final or the resit exams shall be weighted at 70 % for the calculation of the final grade.

DCHT51: Technique of Construction

Module code: DCHT 51

ECTS Credit Points: 20

Module Type: Compulsory

Year: 1st

Language: Greek

Module Outline

Module General Description:

  • Subsoil definition and meaning. Modern surveying methods. Instrumentation and monitoring of projects. Temporary and auxiliary structures. Principles of construction projects. Prefabrication and Modular Construction. Quality control. Manufacturing.
  • Aggregate materials. Bituminous materials. Concrete. Steel. Masonry. Composite materials. Bonding technology with adhesive materials. Equipment for a construction project. Dams. Bridges. Road works.

Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of DCHT 51, students will be able to:

  • Evaluate the main parameters that determine the geometric elements of the layout, know the stages of designing a road project, the elements of technical works to be included in the design and elements of road pavement management systems.
  • Know the general characteristics, types, design principles and construction methods of bridges.
  • Organise the management of the analysis and design of dams, identify the stages of design, organise the management of the construction of a dam, assess the qualifications for the commissioning of the design of a dam and carry out the necessary environmental restoration works more competently.
  • Describe the course of subsoil survey works, apply modern methods of surveying works and the means – methodology of carrying out monitoring measurements in engineering works.
  • Propose solutions and measures for safe temporary and special auxiliary structures, implement basic principles of formwork construction in various structures and propose aesthetically acceptable solutions in modern prefabrication projects.
  • Evaluate the importance of quality control of construction materials and recognize the potential and characteristics of industrialization.
  • Determine the properties relating to the quality of materials used in most civil engineering structures, namely aggregates, steel, concrete, asphalt materials and masonry.
  • They propose safe solutions for the construction and repair of certain civil engineering works using composite materials with a cement matrix and adhesive bonding of materials with adhesive substances.
  • Evaluate the productivity of the most important construction machineries.

Subjects covered:

  • Analysis and design of structures
  • Principles of construction technology
  • Construction materials and construction equipment

Prerequisites: There are no prerequisite courses.

Evaluation: Students are assigned to submit five (5) written assignments during the academic year. The average grade of the five (5) written assignments, weighted at 30%, is taken into consideration for the calculation of the final grade. The grade of written assignments is activated only with a score equal to or above the pass level (≥5) in the final or resit exams.

The grade of the final or the resit exams shall be weighted at 70 % for the calculation of the final grade.

DCHT60: Legislation and Safety of Technical Projects

Module Code: DCHT60

ECTS Credit Points: 20

Module Type:Compulsory

Year: 1st Year / 2nd Year

Language:Greek

Module Outline

Module General Description:

  • Public works. Ways and procedures for assigning and drawing up studies of public projects. Public works construction. Construction contract. Management, and supervision in public projects implementation. Project time scheduling – Project calendar. Admeasures, activities authentication. Contract term amendment.
  • The pre-contractual stage of public studies procurement and their related services. The after-contractual stage of public studies procurement and related services. Assignment of public construction projects. Implementation of public construction projects. Statute N. 3389/2008 for public and private partnerships (P.P.P.).
  • Key definitions in construction site and project safety. Dangers, measures of prevention, and firefighting. Dangers, measures of prevention, and explosives fighting. Accident management of dangerous substances. Dangers and protection measures from vibrations. Construction site dangers and control measures. Emergency management in construction sites and projects. Construction site accidents in Greece.
  • Prediction and environmental impact assessment. Prediction, diagnosis, and risk assessment. Handling environmental impacts. Environmental impact monitoring. Environmental impact assessment. Legislation

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of DCHT 60, students will be able to:

  • know the basic legislation governing the award (pre-contractual stage) and execution (contractual stage) of the design of a public project.
  • know the basic legislation governing the award (pre-contractual stage) and execution (construction) of a public project.
  • be familiar with the basic legislation governing the safety and health of workers in general and of workers in technical works in particular.
  • recognize the physical, chemical, biological hazards on a construction site and propose measures to prevent them.
  • manage emergency situations on construction sites and technical works.
  • know the methodological approach to the preparation of studies, analysis and management of environmental impacts of technical projects.
  • assess and prioritize risks and manage environmental impacts.
  • be aware of international, European and national legislation relevant to environmental protection.
  • know the content of EIAs, public participation and the approval process.
  • be informed about the administrative procedure for the authorization of different installations

Subjects covered:

  • Legislation on the execution of technical works
  • Safety in the execution of works
  • Environmental impact of works and construction sites

Prerequisites: There are no prerequisite courses.

Evaluation: Students are assigned to submit five (5) written assignments during the academic year. The average grade of the five (5) written assignments, weighted at 30%, is taken into consideration for the calculation of the final grade. The grade of written assignments is activated only with a score equal to or above the pass level (≥5) in the final or resit exams.

The grade of the final or the resit exams shall be weighted at 70 % for the calculation of the final grade.

DCHT61: Economics of Technical Projects

Module Code:DCHT61

ECTS Credit Points: 20

Module Type:Compulsory

Year:1st Year / 2nd Year

Language:Greek

Module Outline

Module General Description:

  • Introduction to construction project economics.
  • Fundamental economic principles.
  • Methods of economic evaluation of investments.
  • Depreciation of assets.
  • Equipment replacement decisions.
  • Financial business structure.
  • Inflation and financial analysis.
  • Financial risk management.
  • Public projects economic evaluation. Financing project methods. Targets, project analysis. Activities and time management.
  • Economic project management. Managing project risks and insurance. Control of project implementation. Delivery, consignment, and project maintenance.
  • The role of programming in project management.
  • Project time schedule programming. Resources programming. Economic project programming. Project progress control.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of DCHT 61, students will be able to:

  • Apply established methodologies for the economic evaluation of investments
  • Estimate over time the value (depreciation) of mechanical equipment in projects and evaluate replacement plans.
  • Analyse the financial structure of enterprises and assess financial risks.
  • Evaluate the economic feasibility of public projects and determine/evaluate sources of project financing.
  • Analyse the structure of engineering projects in the context of the process of their effective management.
  • Implement the scheduling of a project based on established methodologies and create the project schedule.
  • Plan the allocation of production resources to the work of one or more projects.
  • They analyze the cash flow of payments of a project taking into account the availability of capital resources.
  • Select appropriate time acceleration solutions for a project.
  • They monitor the progress of a project and evaluate solutions for its rescheduling.
  • Propose and evaluate risk management measures during the construction or operation of projects.
  • Implement the delivery and acceptance procedure of a project and propose a maintenance program for the project.
  • Use project planning and management software.

Subjects covered:

  • Economics of technical works
  • Project design and estimation
  • Timing and financial planning of projects

Prerequisites: There are no prerequisite courses.

Evaluation: Students are assigned to submit five (5) written assignments during the academic year. The average grade of the five (5) written assignments, weighted at 30%, is taken into consideration for the calculation of the final grade. The grade of written assignments is activated only with a score equal to or above the pass level (≥5) in the final or resit exams.

The grade of the final or the resit exams shall be weighted at 70 % for the calculation of the final grade.

DCHTDE Thesis 

Module code: DCHT DE

ECTS Credit Points: 40

Module Type: Compulsory

Year: 2nd

Language: Greek

Module Outline

General Description:

The research objects utilized by the Program when writing diploma theses are harmoniously integrated into the main orientations, i.e. the construction project management.

The Director of the Graduate Program composes a multitude of topics (around 250+), based on which the prospective students submit a relevant proposal for their Thesis. The suggested topics are not binding but aim to inspire the students. Next, the Director appoints the supervising member (A’ supervisor) and the second member of the Committee for each submitted MDE proposal, as long as it meets the basic academic requirements. Then the 1st SEP Supervisor, in collaboration with the candidates for preparation students, finalizes the title and the basic content of the MDE in the digital education area and gives the final approval.

Subject modification is possible within the first month of preparation. A relevant request, with the necessary documentation, is submitted for approval to the Director of the Program by the First Supervisor with notification to the second member of the Committee. In the case of approval by the Director, the competent administrative department will be informed accordingly.

The theory and practice used to deepen knowledge is based to some extent on the knowledge and techniques acquired from the Units offered. However, for further deepening and acquisition of specialized knowledge and skills, the student, in collaboration with the MDE supervisor, studies works from the relevant international literature. This process usually takes 2-3 months. Then the MDE is prepared which is checked in its stages both by the supervisor of the MDE and by the second advisor. The postgraduate students have the obligation, due to the Special Regulation for the Preparation of MDE/DXT (https://study.eap.gr/mod/folder/view.php?id=10202), to submit, in addition to the Final Issue of MDE:

  1. a) the Initial Progress Report (12/30 of each year)
  2. b) the 2nd Progress Report (28/2 of each year)
  3. c) the Extended Summary of the MDE (together with the Final Issue)

Learning Outcomes:

The students who will successfully complete the module:

  • they will have obtained a deep knowledge of the subject of their subject to the extent that they will be able to comfortably and fluently read and acquire information on cutting-edge research topics from publications in research journals of the respective research area.
  • They will be able to give high level seminars in which they will be able to explain their subject clearly and to answer related questions from other scientists.

General Regulation for Preparing Graduate Dissertations in PC with an annual Module Correspondence

For more information regarding the Specifications – Useful Material for writing Master’s Theses and uploading a Thesis at the H.O.U. Repository, you can go to the Digital Training Area http://study.eap.gr and especially to the Program of Studies section.

Prerequisites: The presentation of the Thesis takes place after the successful completion of the program’s Course Modules.

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