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	Click [http://www.ciob.org/chartered-construction-manager here] for more information.		Click [http://www.ciob.org/chartered-construction-manager here] for more information.

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	* Construction project management course essentials.		* Construction project management course essentials.
	* Construction project manager - morning tasks.		* Construction project manager - morning tasks.
		+	* Finalists announced for CIOB Rising Star Award 2020.
	* Subcontractor.		* Subcontractor.
	* Trade contractor.		* Trade contractor.

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	= Definition =		= Definition =

−	Traditionally, the term 'construction management' referred to a procurement route in which the construction works for a project were constructed by a number of different trade contractors, contracted to the client but managed by a construction manager. However, more recently the term has been used more broadly to refer to any role that relates to the management of construction activities. The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) created a new profession of 'Chartered Construction Manager' in 2013, and they define construction management very widely as, 'Management of the development, conservation and improvement of the built environment'.	+	Traditionally, the term 'construction management' referred to a procurement route in which the construction works for a project were constructed by a number of different trade contractors, contracted to the client but managed by a construction manager. However, more recently the term has been used more broadly to refer to any role that relates to the management of construction activities.
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		+	The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) created a new profession of 'Chartered Construction Manager' in 2013, and they define construction management very widely as, 'Management of the development, conservation and improvement of the built environment'.

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	Construction managers are usually employed by building contractors and subcontractors to manage sections of work on a construction project. Construction manager opportunities may also arise with government departments, utility companies, and large companies such as major retailers who require a lot of construction and development work.		Construction managers are usually employed by building contractors and subcontractors to manage sections of work on a construction project. Construction manager opportunities may also arise with government departments, utility companies, and large companies such as major retailers who require a lot of construction and development work.

−	Typical duties of a construction manager include consulting with architects and surveyors to develop a project plan, developing schedules of work, overseeing day-to-day work, checking progress and quality, ensuring health and safety standards are maintained and so on.	+	Typical duties of a construction manager include consulting with architects and surveyors to develop a project plan, developing schedules of work, overseeing day-to-day work, checking progress and quality, ensuring health and safety standards are maintained, and so on.

	Construction managers must have excellent motivational and people skills, a creative approach to problem-solving, planning skills, and an in-depth knowledge of building methods and health and safety.		Construction managers must have excellent motivational and people skills, a creative approach to problem-solving, planning skills, and an in-depth knowledge of building methods and health and safety.
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	* Construction management: Outline work plan.		* Construction management: Outline work plan.
	* Construction manager.		* Construction manager.
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	* Construction project management course essentials.		* Construction project management course essentials.
	* Construction project manager - morning tasks.		* Construction project manager - morning tasks.

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	* Subcontractor.		* Subcontractor.
	* Trade contractor.		* Trade contractor.

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	For an introduction into the work of a construction manager, see Construction manager.		For an introduction into the work of a construction manager, see Construction manager.

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		+	Traditionally, the term 'construction management' referred to a procurement route in which the construction works for a project were constructed by a number of different trade contractors, contracted to the client but managed by a construction manager. However, more recently the term has been used more broadly to refer to any role that relates to the management of construction activities. The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) created a new profession of 'Chartered Construction Manager' in 2013, and they define construction management very widely as, 'Management of the development, conservation and improvement of the built environment'.
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	Construction managers are usually employed by building contractors and subcontractors to manage sections of work on a construction project. Construction manager opportunities may also arise with government departments, utility companies, and large companies such as major retailers who require a lot of construction and development work.		Construction managers are usually employed by building contractors and subcontractors to manage sections of work on a construction project. Construction manager opportunities may also arise with government departments, utility companies, and large companies such as major retailers who require a lot of construction and development work.

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This is part of Student resources.

For an introduction into the work of a construction manager, see Construction manager.

= Introduction =

Construction managers are usually employed by building contractors and subcontractors to manage sections of work on a construction project. Construction manager opportunities may also arise with government departments, utility companies, and large companies such as major retailers who require a lot of construction and development work.

Typical duties of a construction manager include consulting with architects and surveyors to develop a project plan, developing schedules of work, overseeing day-to-day work, checking progress and quality, and ensuring health and safety standards are maintained.

Construction managers must have excellent motivational and people skills, a creative approach to problem-solving, planning skills, and an in-depth knowledge of building methods and health and safety.

= A Levels =

Generally, the minimum requirement is two A levels (or equivalent). Some schools may ask for two A level subjects including maths or physics, however, it is not always necessary for A levels to be in 'academic' subjects. Design technology is a popular A level choice.

A levels could be combined with a vocational qualification such as a BTEC/diploma in construction.

= Vocational qualifications =

Construction management can be entered from either an academic or a vocational route.

Vocational qualifications are designed as preparation for a particular career. Vocational courses have often been developed by industry bodies and employers, so what is learnt is relevant to the construction industry.

Courses tend to take place at further education colleges or at the new university technical colleges (UTCs). One of the benefits of vocational courses is that assessment is usually modular and project-based, which means there is less pressure to succeed in formal exams.

Some vocational qualifications are BTECs, NVQs, SVQs (in Scotland), and City & Guilds. These are equivalent to A-levels, which means they meet university entrance requirements for a BEng or MEng or a foundation degree, HNC or HND.

It is common for people to take Level 2 and/or Level 3 courses in construction and the built environment. For example, a Level 2 qualification can be achieved instead of five GCSE C grades or above, before then working up into a management position. Level 3 qualifications can be attained, as well as work experience, or progressing to a degree in a related subject.

There are a range of HNC and HND/diploma qualifications which would be useful in the following areas:

* Building studies and building engineering.
* Surveying and civil engineering.
* Construction engineering.
* Construction management.

Alternatively, it is possible to become an apprentice in a construction-related role and work up to construction management over several years.

= University =

The most common route into a construction management career is through university study. There are a large number of universities that offer various courses in construction management or related disciplines, many of which are accredited with professional institutions.

Students can move into construction management from studying courses such as materials, design, economics, building science, civil engineering, and so on.

It may be possible to secure sponsorship from an employer to assist with the student fees. The sponsoring company may provide the opportunity of an internship which offers valuable practical experience of the industry and role.

See Universities for more information.

For the types of modules that students study as part of construction management degree courses, see Construction project management course essentials.

= Chartership =

As of 2013, the CIOB is able to award Chartered Construction Manager status to members and fellows of the CIOB who pay a one-off administration fee.

See [http://www.ciob.org/chartered-construction-manager here] for more information.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

* Business administration.
* CIOB.
* Construction engineering management course essentials.
* Construction management: Outline work plan.
* Construction manager.
* Construction project management course essentials.
* Subcontractor.
* Trade contractor.

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	Construction managers are usually employed by building contractors and subcontractors to manage sections of work on a construction project. Construction manager opportunities may also arise with government departments, utility companies, and large companies such as major retailers who require a lot of construction and development work.		Construction managers are usually employed by building contractors and subcontractors to manage sections of work on a construction project. Construction manager opportunities may also arise with government departments, utility companies, and large companies such as major retailers who require a lot of construction and development work.

−	Typical duties of a construction manager include consulting with architects and surveyors to develop a project plan, developing schedules of work, overseeing day-to-day work, checking progress and quality, ~~and~~ ensuring health and safety standards are maintained.	+	Typical duties of a construction manager include consulting with architects and surveyors to develop a project plan, developing schedules of work, overseeing day-to-day work, checking progress and quality, ensuring health and safety standards are maintained and so on.

	Construction managers must have excellent motivational and people skills, a creative approach to problem-solving, planning skills, and an in-depth knowledge of building methods and health and safety.		Construction managers must have excellent motivational and people skills, a creative approach to problem-solving, planning skills, and an in-depth knowledge of building methods and health and safety.
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	= A Levels =		= A Levels =

−	Generally, the minimum requirement is two A levels (or equivalent). Some ~~schools~~ may ask for two A level subjects including maths or physics, however, it is not always necessary for A levels to be in 'academic' subjects. Design technology is a popular A level choice.	+	Generally, the minimum requirement is two A levels (or equivalent). Some colleges or universities may ask for two A level subjects including maths or physics, however, it is not always necessary for A levels to be in 'academic' subjects. Design technology is a popular A level choice.

	A levels could be combined with a vocational qualification such as a BTEC/diploma in construction.		A levels could be combined with a vocational qualification such as a BTEC/diploma in construction.
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	Construction management can be entered from either an academic or a vocational route.		Construction management can be entered from either an academic or a vocational route.

−	Vocational qualifications are designed as preparation for a particular career. Vocational courses have ~~often~~ been developed by industry bodies and employers, so what is learnt is relevant to the construction industry.	+	Vocational qualifications are designed as preparation for a particular career. Vocational courses have typically been developed by industry bodies and employers, so what is learnt is relevant to the construction industry.

	Courses tend to take place at further education colleges or at the new university technical colleges (UTCs). One of the benefits of vocational courses is that assessment is usually modular and project-based, which means there is less pressure to succeed in formal exams.		Courses tend to take place at further education colleges or at the new university technical colleges (UTCs). One of the benefits of vocational courses is that assessment is usually modular and project-based, which means there is less pressure to succeed in formal exams.

−	~~Some vocational~~ qualifications ~~are~~ BTECs, NVQs, SVQs (in Scotland), and City & Guilds. These are equivalent to A-levels, which means they meet university entrance requirements for a BEng or MEng or a foundation degree, HNC or HND.	+	Vocational qualifications include; BTECs, NVQs, SVQs (in Scotland), and City & Guilds. These are equivalent to A-levels, which means they meet university entrance requirements for a BEng or MEng or a foundation degree, HNC or HND.

	It is common for people to take Level 2 and/or Level 3 courses in construction and the built environment. For example, a Level 2 qualification can be achieved instead of five GCSE C grades or above, before then working up into a management position. Level 3 qualifications can be attained, as well as work experience, or progressing to a degree in a related subject.		It is common for people to take Level 2 and/or Level 3 courses in construction and the built environment. For example, a Level 2 qualification can be achieved instead of five GCSE C grades or above, before then working up into a management position. Level 3 qualifications can be attained, as well as work experience, or progressing to a degree in a related subject.
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	= University =		= University =

−	The most common route into a construction management career is through university study. There are a large number of universities that offer various courses in construction management or related disciplines, many of which are accredited with professional institutions.	+	The most common route into a construction management career is through university study. There are a large number of universities that offer various courses in construction management or related disciplines, many of which are accredited with professional institutions such as the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).

−	Students can move into construction management from studying courses such as materials, design, economics, building science, civil engineering, and so on.	+	Students can move into construction management from studying courses such as materials, design, economics, building science, surveying, project management, civil engineering, and so on.

	It may be possible to secure sponsorship from an employer to assist with the student fees. The sponsoring company may provide the opportunity of an internship which offers valuable practical experience of the industry and role.		It may be possible to secure sponsorship from an employer to assist with the student fees. The sponsoring company may provide the opportunity of an internship which offers valuable practical experience of the industry and role.
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	See Universities for more information.		See Universities for more information.

−	For the types of modules that students study as part of construction management degree courses, see Construction project management course essentials.	+	For more information about the types of modules that students study as part of construction management degree courses, see Construction project management course essentials.

	= Chartership =		= Chartership =
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	As of 2013, the CIOB is able to award Chartered Construction Manager status to members and fellows of the CIOB who pay a one-off administration fee.		As of 2013, the CIOB is able to award Chartered Construction Manager status to members and fellows of the CIOB who pay a one-off administration fee.

−	~~See~~ [http://www.ciob.org/chartered-construction-manager here] for more information.	+	Click [http://www.ciob.org/chartered-construction-manager here] for more information.

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =