101-0518-10L  Organisation of Infrastructure Projects

SemesterSpring Semester 2021
LecturersH. Ehrbar
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionGerman


Abstract-Life cycle analysis for infrastructure projects
-Project phases and milestones in major projects
-Management of major projects
-Introduction to the methods of stakeholder management
-Procurement models / principles for tenders
-Project Risk Management
ObjectiveImparting important knowledge regarding
-Life cycle considerations for infrastructure projects
-Project requirements of major projects
-Project phases and milestones in major projects
-Tasks, responsibilities and competencies in a project organization
-Introduction to the methods of stakeholder management
-Procurement models / Basics of tenders
-Methods of project risk management
-Cost and schedule control
-Quality management for major projects

The students will be able to organize an infrastructure project from the perspective of the principal in the most important matters.
ContentGeneral basics
-SIA 103, SIA 112, SIA 118, SIA 118/198
-Relevant laws and regulations
-Basics for Life Cycle Assessments
-Possible project organisation forms
-Requirements / Tasks / Competences of project management
-SIA 103, SIA 112, SIA 118, SIA 118/198

Project phases and quality gates
-Strategic Planning / Analysis of the needs
-preliminary study phase / methods for variant selection
-Project planning / project optimisation mechanisms
-Tendering / Procurement Models
-Realization / assurance of contract conformity
-Commissioning / completion
-Preservation and maintenance

Selected chapters
-Dealing with stakeholders / stakeholder management
-Averting threats / benefits of opportunities; the importance of project risk management / methods and their limits of application
-National and international procurement models
-Cost control and scheduling methods
-Methods of quality assurance and quality management
-Contract Management / Change Management
-Duties of the principal
-Requirements for project portfolio management

The course is primary based on examples of tunnel construction.
Lecture notesslides
LiteratureIn the course of the lecture reference will be made to the usual specialist literature
Prerequisites / NoticeAttending the course 101-0517-10 Construction Management for Tunneling and 101-0517-01 Project Management: Pre-Tender to Contract Execution is highly recommended, to be interested in major infrastructure projects.