Productivity Management

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Productivity Management (BPM205)

Synopsis

BPM205 Productivity Management provides student an insight into the knowledge of the role of management in improving productivity in construction projects and/or at the work‐site. Major topics covered include management principles, models and tools to enhance productivity, recent management theories and techniques of construction project management, value engineering, risk management, etc. Students will also be taught to identify potential problem areas in construction projects and given guidance on circumventing or solving them. Qualities of an effective Project Manager will be identified.

Level: 2
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JULY

Topics

Industrial Productivity
The Productivity Framework in Singapore
Productive Techniques and Strategies
Innovation in Construction
The Lean Approach and Project Management Institute (PMI) Approach in Construction
5S in Construction
Kaizen in Construction
JIT in Construction
TQM in Construction
Value Management and Engineering
Organizing the Project Team and Management of Stakeholders
Logistics Management and Supply Chain Management
Collaboration and Partnership
Managing Construction Techniques and Methodologies
Managing Machineries and Equipment
Managing Performance in Construction
Measurement of Productivity in Construction

Learning Outcome

Identify distinguishing features of construction productivity, and relate them to the productivity framework in Singapore by analysing its techniques and strategies
Describe the role of innovation in construction, and the implications of Lean and Project Management Institute approaches, and the 5S philosophy in construction;
Discuss the importance of and contributions by Kaizen, Just‐In‐Time, and Total Quality Management to construction productivity, including the problems in their implementation;
Apply the concepts of value management and engineering, management of project team and stakeholders, and logistics and supply chain management;
Understand and apply principles of partnership and collaboration, managing construction techniques and methodologies, and managing machinery and equipment; and
Demonstrate ability to measure and manage productivity in construction, conduct risk assessment and apply risk control.