MDL 601 - Managing the Construction of Middle Housing Projects
Course Description
This course focuses on the construction phase of middle housing projects, from contractor selection through to project completion and handover. Learners will explore how to engage contractors, leverage early contractor involvement, and prepare for pre-construction planning and sequencing. The course breaks down key construction stages, site logistics, and milestone management, with particular attention to the challenges of infill and small-scale projects. Participants will build skills in cost control, scheduling, risk management, inspections, and quality assurance, and will conclude by learning the requirements for project close-out, warranties, and post-occupancy review to ensure a smooth transition from construction to occupancy.
Course Details
Learning Outcomes:
- Select and engage appropriate contractors for middle housing projects by evaluating delivery models, understanding the benefits of early contractor involvement (ECI), and preparing key pre-construction deliverables and timelines.
- Describe and sequence the major stages of construction by identifying critical milestones, dependencies, and site-specific logistics associated with infill and small-scale development.
- Apply basic cost control and scheduling principles by tracking construction progress, monitoring budget variance, and identifying common construction risks along with practical mitigation strategies.
- Navigate construction-phase regulatory requirements by coordinating inspections, understanding applicable codes and regulations, and implementing site safety and quality assurance practices
- Manage project close-out and turnover by completing final inspections, meeting new home warranty requirements, and conducting post-occupancy reviews and client handoffs.