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Complete Knowledge of Construction Management 

Globalization and liberalization have brought many major changes in the Indian economy. As a result, there has been development in every sector of the Indian economy. Many projects are also being started in the field of infrastructure development.  There is a demand for construction managers to handle these projects successfully. If you are also interested in infrastructure-related areas, then construction management can be an ideal career for you.

What is Construction Management?

Construction Management is the process of planning, coordinating, and controlling a project from start to finish. It is also known as Construction Project Management. The construction manager has to work on projects related to the construction industry. The construction industry is divided into five sectors:- residential, commercial, heavy civil, industries, and environmental.

Construction Management Qualification and Course

To take admitted to this course at the undergraduate level, the candidate must be 12th pass. This course is for 3 years.

For admission to the post-graduate course, the candidate must be a graduate and must have also qualified CAT or MAT, or JAT exam. This course will be for 2 years at the PG level.

Apart from this, there are also advanced diploma courses, for which the candidates must be 12th pass or graduate. The duration of the Advanced Diploma course can be from 6 months to 1 year.

Construction Management Work Profile

The construction manager is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the site. Apart from this, he also has to design the project, select contractors, hire and supervise workers, monitor suppliers, etc. These managers prepare the project budget and work progress reports.

Construction Management Job Skills

To become a construction manager, a candidate must have these skills such as critical thinking, coordination, instructing, negotiation, time management, operation analysis, problem-solving, active learning, judgment and decision-making, mathematics, communication, repairing, equipment selection, etc. With all these skills you can become a successful construction manager.

Premier Institute for Construction Management

The major institutes for construction management are as follows-

• IIT Madras
• IIT Delhi
• Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi
• National Institute of Construction Management and Research etc.

Construction Management Salary

The salary of construction management is available in the range of around 15,000 to 35,000 and with this, you can easily get more good salary based on experience.