BYG225 Project Management with Lean construction (Autumn 2024)
- ECTS Credits:
- 7.5
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Course Leader:
- John Skaar
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian
- Duration:
- ½ year
Table of contents
The course is connected to the following study programs
Teaching language
Norwegian
Recommended previous knowledge
- BYG126 Construction technolog, BYG227 Building Technology or equivalent
Learning outcomes
The student:
- Know the laws and regulations of the building industry and be updated on law practice in the field.
- Understands the differences between traditional project planning and management and Lean Construction.
- Looks at the connection between this and previously taught program and specialization subjects.
- Can apply and facilitate all the main parts of the Last Planner System and a selection of tools and methods in Lean Construction.
- Demonstrate the logic of location-based planning.
- Be able to use the legal competence to make reflected choices for contract and management of construction projects.
Contents
- Planning and building law with related provisions
- Contract and construction law
- Forms of contracts
- Lean Construction principles
- The project's definitions, phases, delimitations and organisation
- Lean Construction - Last Planner System - involving planning methods.
- Project management, including management of production and engineering.
- Location-based planning
- Progress planning, management and control
- Uncertainty in projects and plans.
Teaching and learning methods
Lectures, project simulations and project assignment.
Examination requirements
Implemented project simulation exercise
Examinations
- Project assignment, in groups, with joint characterisation, counts 45% of total grade
- Oral individual examination counts for 55% of total grade
- Graded assessment
Offered as a free-standing course
Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
| Course | Reduction of Credits |
|---|---|
| BYG217 – Project Management with Lean Construction. | 7.5 |
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Oct. 15, 2026 10:03:33 AM