Programme
Semester
L TU Total P Total L TU Total P TW Total
3CEM101 Construction Management 3 0 3 1 1 3 0 3 2 0 2 60 40 100 30 20 50
3CEM102 Advance Construction Techniques 3 0 3 1 1 3 0 3 2 0 2 60 40 100 30 20 50
3CEM103Construction Finance and Accounting 3 0 3 0 0 3 0 3 0 0 0 60 40 100 0 0 0
3CEM104 Human Resource Management 3 0 3 0 0 3 0 3 0 0 0 60 40 100 0 0 0
3CEM105 Software Tools I 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 4 0 4 0 0 0 60 40 100
3CEM106 Communication Skills 2 0 2 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 60 40 100 0 0 0
14 0 14 4 4 14 0 14 8 0 8 300 200 500 120 80 200
Programme
Semester
L TU Total P Total L TU Total P TW Total
3CEM201 Construction Contracts Management 3 0 3 1 1 3 0 3 2 0 2 60 40 100 30 20 50
3CEM202 Resource Management 3 0 3 1 1 3 0 3 2 0 2 60 40 100 30 20 50
3CEM203 Value Engineering 2 0 2 1 1 2 0 2 2 0 2 60 40 100 30 20 50
3CEM204 Management Information Systems 3 0 3 0 0 3 0 3 0 0 0 60 40 100 0 0 0
3CEM205 Software Tools II 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 4 0 4 0 0 0 60 40 100
3CEM206 Seminar I 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 4 0 4 0 0 0 60 40 100
AU01 to 15 Audit Course* 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11 0 11 7 7 13 0 13 14 0 14 240 160 400 210 140 350
GANPAT UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGYTEACHING AND EXAMINATION SCHEME
Master of Technology Branch/Spec. Construction Engineering & Management
Subject
CodeSubject Name
Teaching scheme Examination scheme (Marks)
Credit
I
Effective from Academic Year 2016-17 Effective for the batch Admitted in 2016-2017
Hours (per week) Theory PracticalLecture(DT) Practical(Lab.) Lecture(DT) Practical(Lab.)
CE SEE Total CE SEE TotalTW
0
0
0
0
0
0
Master of Technology Branch/Spec. Civil Engineering
Total 0
Subject
CodeSubject Name
Teaching scheme Examination scheme (Marks)
Credit
II
Effective from Academic Year 2016-17 Effective for the batch Admitted in 2016-2017
Hours (per week) Theory Practical
Lecture(DT) Practical(Lab.) Lecture(DT) Practical(Lab.)CE SEE Total CE SEE Total
TW
Total 0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Programme
Semester
L TU Total P Total L TU Total P TW Total
3CEM301 Mechanical Electrical Plumbing 3 0 3 1 1 3 0 3 2 0 2 60 40 100 30 20 50
3CEM302 Advance Quantity Survey 3 0 3 1 1 3 0 3 2 0 2 60 40 100 30 20 50
3CEM303Statistical Techniques & Analysis in
Construction2 0 2 1 1 2 0 2 2 0 2 60 40 100 30 20 50
3CEM304 Strategic Management 3 0 3 0 0 3 0 3 0 0 0 60 40 100 0 0 0
3CEM305 Seminar II 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 4 0 4 0 0 0 60 40 100
3CEM306 Operational Research in Construction 2 0 2 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 60 40 100 0 0 0
3CEM307Construction Site Training
# (After II
nd
sem)0 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 6 0 6 0 0 0 60 40 100
AU01 to 15 Audit Course* 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
13 0 13 8 8 15 0 15 16 0 16 300 200 500 210 140 350
Programme
Semester
L TU Total P Total L TU Total P TW Total
3CEM401 Dissertation 0 0 0 15 15 0 0 0 30 0 30 0 0 0 40 60 100
3CEM402Construction Management Training
#
(After IIIrd
Sem)0 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 6 0 6 0 0 0 60 40 100
0 0 0 18 18 0 0 0 36 0 36 0 0 0 100 100 200Total 0
0
Examination scheme (Marks)
Credit Hours (per week) Theory Practical
Effective from Academic Year 2016-17 Effective for the batch Admitted in
Subject
CodeSubject Name
Teaching scheme
Lecture(DT) Practical(Lab.) Lecture(DT) Practical(Lab.)Total CE SEE Total
2016-2017
IV
Lecture(DT) Practical(Lab.) Lecture(DT) Practical(Lab.)CE
Master of Technology Branch/Spec. Construction Engineering & Management
III
Effective from Academic Year 2016-17 Effective for the batch Admitted in
Subject
CodeSubject Name
Teaching scheme Examination scheme (Marks)
Credit Hours (per week)
0
TW
0
CE SEE
Master of Technology Branch/Spec. Construction Engineering & Management
0
Total 0
0
0
0
0
0
TW
0
Theory Practical
SEE Total CE SEE Total
2016-2017
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GANPAT UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY Programme Master of Technology Branch/Spec. Construction Engineering & Management
Semester I Version 2.0.0.0
Effective from Academic Year 2016-17 Effective for the batch Admitted in 2016-2017
Subject code 3 CEM 101 Subject Name CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Teaching scheme Examination scheme (Marks)
(Per week) Lecture(DT) Practical(Lab.) Total CE SEE Total
L TU P TW
Credit 3 1 4 Theory 60 40 100
Hours 3 2 5 Practical 30 20 50
Pre-requisites:
Learning Outcome: To provide exposure and knowledge of parameters of construction projects. To learn and apply management
tools & techniques for planning, scheduling, organizing, controlling and monitoring of time, cost, quality &
safety in construction projects.
Theory syllabus
Unit Content Hrs
1 Construction as industry and its challenges, Role of construction management, Methods of
construction managements. Basic requirements of construction management Overview of Critical
Path Method (CPM) / Program Evaluation & Review Technics (PERT), PERT cost networks:
Modifications and extensions of network models, problems and prospects in application of CPM /
PERT. Resource based networks, scheduling, monitoring and updating, resource planning and
allocation, network crashing, time cost tread off.
12
2 Computer applications and introduction to project management software’s. 2
3 Precedence networks, Work study, work breakdown structures, time estimates, application of
networks and statistical concepts. Progress management techniques, performance monitoring
techniques, time and motion studies.
6
4 Quality control in construction, important elements, organization for quality control,
quality assurance techniques, documentation.
8
5 Safety management in construction, importance, causes of accidents, classification of accidents,
costs of accidents, safety program, role of various parties in safety management, safety measures,
approaches to improve safety in construction. Case studies
8
Text Books
1 Dr. S. Seetharaman, Construction Engineering & Management, Umesh Publications.
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2 K. K. Chitkara, Construction Project Management Planning Scheduling and Controlling, Tata McGraw
Hill
Reference Books
1 J. D. Weist, F.K. Levy, A management guide to PERT/CPM , Halls of India Pvt. Ltd.
2 J.D. Stevens, Techniques for Construction Network Scheduling, McGrawHills.
3 Don T. Phillips el al, Fundamentals of Network Analysis, Prentice Hall.
4 Chris Handrickson, Tung Au, Project Management for Construction, Prentice Hall.
5 R Oxley, J Poskitt, Management Techniques Applied to the construction industry, William Collins Sons &
co. ltd.
6 Frank Harris, Ronald McCaffer, Modern Construction Management, BSP professional books.
7 PMI, PMBOK guide, PMI Publication.
8 P. P. Dharwadker, Management in Construction Industry, Oxford & IBH Publishers.
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GANPAT UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY Programme Master of Technology Branch/Spec. Construction Engineering & Management
Semester I Version 2.0.0.0
Effective from Academic Year 2016-17 Effective for the batch Admitted in 2016-2017
Subject code 3 CEM 102 Subject Name ADVANCE CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES
Teaching scheme Examination scheme (Marks)
(Per week) Lecture(DT) Practical(Lab.) Total CE SEE Total
L TU P TW
Credit 3 1 4 Theory 60 40 100
Hours 3 2 5 Practical 30 20 50
Pre-requisites:
Learning Outcome: To provide exposure and knowledge to the students to various advanced construction techniques adopted on
various types of construction projects.
Theory syllabus
Unit Content Hrs
1 Scaffolding, types of scaffolding, role of scaffolding, advantage and dis-advantage of
scaffolding. Automation in construction, objective of automation, advantage and dis-advantage
of Automation in construction.
8
2 Various Dewatering Techniques like Grouting, Vaccum dewatering techniques, Deep well
System, Freezing techniques. Nano Technology in Constructions, Various Nano materials like
nano-silica, nano-steel, nano-paints. Form Work, slip form system, method of removing
formwork.
8
3 Enabling structures for the construction project (including special types of formwork) Special types
of concrete and concreting methods: Ready Mix Concrete, Self compacted concrete etc. Modular
coordination, Principles, comparison and advantages of modular coordination.
8
4 Prefabrication in construction industry, Principles, components, joints, storage handling and
delivery of components. Trenchless techniques, Rib Loc technology, Horizontal Directional
Drilling, etc.
6
5 Compaction of concrete, various types of vibrators. Operation of tunneling, various methods used
for tunneling. Techniques of excavation according to types of soil.
6
Text Books
1 R. Chudley, Construction Technology (Vol. I to IV) by – Longman.
2 Varghese, Building Construction, PHI.
Reference Books
1 S.S. Ataev, Construction Technology, Mir Publishers.
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2 P. Dyanchenko, S. Mirotvorsky, Prefabrication of Reinforced Concrete, Mir Publishers
3 Henrick Nissen, Industrial Building and Modular Design, Cement Concrete Association, London.
4 S. P. Arora, S. P. Bindra, A text book of building Construction, Dhanpat Rai & Sons.
5 S. K. Sarkar, S. Saraswati, Construction Technology, Oxford University Press.
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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY Programme Master of Technology Branch/Spec. Construction Engineering & Management
Semester I Version 2.0.0.0
Effective from Academic Year 2016-17 Effective for the batch Admitted in 2016-2017
Subject code 3 CEM 103 Subject Name CONSTRUCTION FINANCE & ACCOUNTING
Teaching scheme Examination scheme (Marks)
(Per week) Lecture(DT) Practical(Lab.) Total CE SEE Total
L TU P TW
Credit 3 0 3 Theory 60 40 100
Hours 3 0 3 Practical 00 00 00
Pre-requisites:
Learning Outcome: To provide exposure and knowledge to the students in understanding various aspects of construction finance
and management accounting for financial decision making in construction projects.
Theory syllabus
Unit Content Hrs
1 Basic Financial Concepts
Capital and Revenue, financial accounting, cost accounting, management accounting, financial
management.
4
2 Accounting Process
GAPP, double entry system, ten point book keeping system, journal, ledger, cash book, trial
balance, final account, provision and reserves, depreciation accounting, preparation of profit and loss
account and balance sheet as per companies act, 1956, interpretation of financial statements.
10
3 Project Accounts
Methods of recording and reporting site accounts to project office and from project office to head office
through accounting standard number 7.
8
4 Financial Management
Financial statement analysis, ratio analysis, fund flow, cash flow analysis, source of finance.
Estimating working capital needs and factors affecting it, financing working capital needs,
sources, procedures and practice in construction industry, break even analysis.
10
5 Corporate taxing and tax planning, joint ventures, financial packaging of project. 4
Practical content
Tutorials on construction finance
♦ Terms related to finance & accounts.
♦ Generally accepted accounting procedures.
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♦ Preparation of journal.
♦ Preparation of final account / balance sheet.
♦ Interpretation of financial statements.
♦ Estimation of working capital
♦ Break even analysis.
♦ Tax planning.
Minimum two visits to construction account & finance department of construction firms.
Text Books
1 Dr. D. R. Patel, Financial Management, Atul Publication.
2 I. M. Pandey, Financial Management, Vikas Publication.
Reference Books
1 Bhattacharya S. K., John Dearden, Accounting for Management, Vani Educational Books, Bombay
2 Mott C.H, Accounting and Finance Management for Construction Vol. I, John Wiley, New York
3 EPPS B.G., Whiteman D. E, Cost Accounting for Construction Firms, John Wiley, New York.
4 Corniman D, Construction Management: Planning & Finance, Construction Press, London.
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GANPAT UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY Programme Master of Technology Branch/Spec. Construction Engineering & Management
Semester I Version 2.0.0.0
Effective from Academic Year 2016-17 Effective for the batch Admitted in 2016-2017
Subject code 3 CEM 104 Subject Name HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Teaching scheme Examination scheme (Marks)
(Per week) Lecture(DT) Practical(Lab.) Total CE SEE Total
L TU P TW
Credit 3 0 3 Theory 60 40 100
Hours 0 0 0 Practical 00 00 00
Pre-requisites:
Learning Outcome: To provide exposure and knowledge of personnel functions, labour laws and industrial relations in construction
organizations.
Theory syllabus
Unit Content Hrs
1 Introduction
Basic of personnel management, manpower planning, labour laws and industrial relations. The role
of personnel management in construction enterprises.
4
2 Personnel Management
Concepts, definitions, growth, role and functions, new developments in HRD and HRM, manpower
estimation for company and project, methods and procedures of estimation at various stages.
8
3 Related Aspects
Methods of recruitment, selection, training, placement, financial compensation, discipline, separation etc.
in employing and retaining engineers and managers.
8
4 Personnel Office at Head Office and Project Site
Role, functions, status and relationship with other departments, personnel office records and
procedures.
8
5 Legal Aspects
Labour legislation, related labour acts, grievance handling, enquiry procedure,
labour administration and judiciary in regards to construction industry.
8
Text Books
1 Shah Vinita, Human Resource Development in Construction Industry by– NICMAR, Bombay.
Reference Books
1 Monappa A., M.S. Saiyadaiu, Personnel Management, Tata McGraw Hill
2 Vaid K. N, Labour Laws for the Construction Industry in India, NICMAR, Bombay.
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3 Miuer J. B. and Miuer M. G. Personnel and Industrial Relations – A Management Approach, McMillan,
New York
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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY Programme Master of Technology Branch/Spec. Construction Engineering & Management
Semester I Version 2.0.0.0
Effective from Academic Year 2016-17 Effective for the batch Admitted in 2016-2017
Subject code 3 CEM 105 Subject Name SOFTWARE TOOLS I
Teaching scheme Examination scheme (Marks)
(Per week) Lecture(DT) Practical(Lab.) Total CE SEE Total
L TU P TW
Credit 0 2 2 Theory 00 00 00
Hours 0 4 4 Practical 60 40 100
Pre-requisites:
Learning Outcome: To provide exposure and knowledge to the students in working areas and commands of project management tools
(software) for managing construction projects efficiently and effectively.
Theory syllabus
Unit Content Hrs
1 Mapping of Project Management areas with functionality, Understanding Objects
Create Project, Activities, Work Breakdown Structure
18
2 Managing Calendars, Managing Resources, Networking, Scheduling
14
3 Cost analysis, Progress Update, Report creation and Monitoring, Organizational Approach
16
Text Books
1 Microsoft Project 2010: The Missing Manual. Bonnie Biafore
Reference Books
1 Microsoft Project 2010 Inside Out. Teresa Stover, Bonnie Biafore, Andreea Marinescu
2 Microsoft Project 2010 Step by Step. Carl Chatfield, PMP Timothy Johnson, MCP
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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY Programme Master of Technology Branch/Spec. Construction Engineering & Management
Semester I Version 2.0.0.0
Effective from Academic Year 2016-17 Effective for the batch Admitted in 2016-2017
Subject code 3 CEM 106 Subject Name COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Teaching scheme Examination scheme (Marks)
(Per week) Lecture(DT) Practical(Lab.) Total CE SEE Total
L TU P TW
Credit 2 0 2 Theory 60 40 100
Hours 0 0 0 Practical 00 00 00
Pre-requisites:
Learning Outcome: To provide exposure and knowledge to the students in developing communication skills useful for daily
professional practice.
Theory syllabus
Unit Content Hrs
1 Concepts of Communications:
Definition, Form of Communication, Objectives of Communication, Characteristics of
Communication, Process of Communication, Communication, Roadblocks, Role of Verbal
and Non-verbal Symbolism Communication, Barriers of Effective Communication,
Overcoming Communication Barriers
4
2 Nonverbal Communication:
Body Language, Gestures, Postures, Facial Expressions, Dress codes; the Cross Cultural
Dimensions of Business Communication; Listening and Speaking, techniques of
electing response, probing questions, Observation. Business and social etiquettes; Listening
Skills: Definition, Anatomy of poor Listening, Features of a good Listener, Role Play,
Group Discussion and Interviews, Meetings: Ways and Means of conducting meetings
effectively, Mock Meetings and Interviews
6
3 Reading and Language Skills
The reading process, purpose, different kinds of texts, reference material, scientific and technical
texts, active and passive reading, strategies - vocabulary skills, eye reading and visual, perception,
prediction techniques, scanning skills, distinguishing facts and opinions, drawing inferences and
conclusions, comprehension of technical material - scientific and technical texts, instructions and
technical manuals, graphic information. Forms of Communication in Written mode: Basics Body
6
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language of Business Letters and Memos, Tone of writing, enquiries, orders and replying to
them, sales letters, Job applications and resume, E-mail: How to make smart e-mail, Writing
Business Reports and Proposals, Practice for Writing
4 Referencing and Writing Skills
Business letters: Enquiries, Circulars, Quotations, Orders, Acknowledgments, Executions,
Complaints, Claims and adjustments, Collection letter, Banking correspondence, Agency
correspondence, Bad news and persuading letters, Sales letters, Job application letters -
Bio- data, Covering Letter, Interview Letters, Letter of Reference, Memos, minutes,
Circulars & notices Types of Business Reports - Format, Choice of vocabulary, coherence
and cohesion, paragraph writing, organization reports by individual, Report by committee.
4
5 Technical Writing
Technical Proposal writing: Definition, Purpose, types, characteristics, Elements of structure,
style and appearance, evaluation, exercises, Research report writing, Proposal writing,
referencing, forms of reports, bibliography, etc. Research paper, Dissertation, and Thesis,
Instruction Manuals, Type of instructions, Writing Instructions, Technical Descriptions, Process
descriptions, Guidelines for Writing Good Descriptions.
4
Text Books
1 Thill J. V., Bovee G. L., Excellence in Business Communication, McGraw Hill,
Reference Books
1 Bowman J.P., Branchaw P.P., Business Communications: From Process to Product, Dryden Press,
Chicago.
2 M Ashraf Rizvi, Effective Technical Communication, Tata McGraw Hill.
3 E. H. McGrath, Basic Managerial Skills for all Practice, hall India.
4 Meera Banerji, Developing Communication Skills, McMillan India Ltd.
5 Whigham, David, Business Data Analysis Using Excel, Oxford.
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GANPAT UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY Programme Master of Technology Branch/Spec. Construction Engineering & Management
Semester II Version 2.0.0.0
Effective from Academic Year 2016-17 Effective for the batch Admitted in 2016-2017
Subject code 3 CEM 201 Subject Name CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Teaching scheme Examination scheme (Marks)
(Per week) Lecture(DT) Practical(Lab.) Total CE SEE Total
L TU P TW
Credit 3 1 4 Theory 60 40 100
Hours 3 2 5 Practical 30 20 50
Pre-requisites:
Learning Outcome: To provide exposure and knowledge to the students of legal aspects of construction projects, of construction
contract, of issues related to contract administration. To expose students of various disputes resolution
techniques including arbitration.
Theory syllabus
Unit Content Hrs
1 Introduction to law, Indian legal system. Laws governing structure & Working of Construction
Organization Firms. Laws of Tort. Evaluation of contract documents, need for documents,
present stage of national and international contract documents, types of construction contracts,
roles and functions of parties to the contract.
6
2 Stages in contracting: Preparation of tender documents estimating, pre-qualification, bid
evaluation, award of contract, project financing and contract payments, contracts close out and
completion.
Contract conditions:
Interpretation by parties to contract, obligations and responsibilities of the parties, protection and
indemnification, bonds and insurance, laws and liens, subsurface conditions, inspection of work, change
of work, rejected work and deficiencies.
18
3 Office Engineering: Proper record keeping in contract administering, establishment of standard
procedures, coordination between various agencies involved, providing data for interpretation of
contract clauses.
Special aspects of contract management.
4
4 Arbitration
Comparison of Actions and Laws-Agreements, subject matter-Violations-Appointment of
Arbitrators-Conditions of Arbitrations-Powers and duties of Arbitrator-Rules of Evidence
8
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Enforcement of Award-costs. Causes and resolution of disputes, settlement of claims and extra
items, arbitration. Indian Contract Act-1872, Arbitration& conciliation act-1996.
Practical content
TUTORIALS
1) Preparing notice inviting tender, qualification document, process of procuring tender
2) Filling up tender as a tendering team and competing with other teams.
3) Study and redrafting of contract conditions.
4) Study and redrafting of contract specifications
5) Role play of arbitration award
Record keeping on construction projects through a case study.
Reference Books
1 Mulla, Sanjeeva Rao, B. D. Virmani, B. T. Gajaria, Explanation of Indian Contract Act.
2 Hudson, Handbook of Contracts.
3 Clough Rich arch1986, Construction Contracting, John Wiley & Sons, New York.
4 Prakash V. A., Construction Contract Management, NICMAR, BOMBAY.
5 Keith Collier, Construction Contracts, Prentice-Hall India
6 Glen M Hardley, Contracts & Specifications.
7 Neil Tweedley, Winning the Bid, Pitman Publishing.
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GANPAT UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY Programme Master of Technology Branch/Spec. Construction Engineering & Management
Semester II Version 2.0.0.0
Effective from Academic Year 2016-17 Effective for the batch Admitted in 2016-2017
Subject code 3 CEM 202 Subject Name RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Teaching scheme Examination scheme (Marks)
(Per week) Lecture(DT) Practical(Lab.) Total CE SEE Total
L TU P TW
Credit 3 1 4 Theory 60 40 100
Hours 3 2 5 Practical 30 20 50
Pre-requisites:
Learning Outcome: To provide exposure and knowledge to the students of material management and equipment management for
efficient & effective management of construction projects.
Theory syllabus
Unit Content Hrs
1 Material Management:
Materials & their peculiarities, material planning, accounting and material reconciliation. Systems of
material codification. Role of purchasing function, restraints & factors, purchasing decisions,
procedures, forms, records and reports, vendor analysis. Inventory models and control
techniques, deterministic and probabilistic models and applications, ABC analysis, replenishment
and replacement policies, VED analysis, lead time demand, purchase planning, EOQ model.
Wastage audit at site, Site waste material management plan. Computer applications based upon
available software.
18
2 Equipment management :
Classification and operational characteristics and production rates of various equipment. New
trends and construction equipment of future. Planning and selection of equipments, for
earthmoving, hauling, hoisting, conveying, pneumatic, pumping, aggregate production,
concrete production, pile driving, tunneling and road construction applications. Economics of
equipment, Procurement, purchase, import of equipment, procedural formalities for import.
10
3 Preventive Maintenance:
Availability of spares, equipment servicing and servicing facilities, cost of preventive
maintenance, lubricants and centralized lubrication, storage, handling and record keeping for
spares. Safety aspects on construction equipment’s. Systems approaches to planning and
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maintenance of equipment, replacement policies. Depreciation problems in machine.
Practical content
Tutorial
(1) ABC analysis, VED analysis, FSN analysis etc.
(2) Classical EOQ models.
(3) EOQ for production run.
(4) EOQ with planned shortages.
(5) Vendor rating.
(6) Planning & selection of construction equipments.
(7) Production of construction equipments.
(8) Owning & operating cost study.
Study of depreciation of equipments.
Text Books
1 Dr. Mahesh Verma, Construction Equipments and its Planning & Applications, Metropolitan Publishing Co.
2 Kwaku A. Tenah, Jose M. Guevara, Fundamentals of Construction Management and Organization,
Reston Publishing Co. Inc.
Reference Books
1 Dr. S. Seetharaman, Construction Engineering & Management, Umesh Publications.
2 R.L. Peurifoy, W.B. Ledbetter, Construction Planning, Equipments & Methods, McGraw Hill.
3 K.A. Tenah, J.M. Guevara, Fundamentals of Construction Management & Organization, Reston
Publishing Co.
4 S.C. Khanna, Construction Equipment & Management, Khanna Publishers.
5 P. Gopalkrshnan, Hand book of Material Management, Prentice-Hall of India.
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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY Programme Master of Technology Branch/Spec. Construction Engineering & Management
Semester II Version 2.0.0.0
Effective from Academic Year 2016-17 Effective for the batch Admitted in 2016-2017
Subject code 3 CEM 203 Subject Name VALUE ENGINEERING
Teaching scheme Examination scheme (Marks)
(Per week) Lecture(DT) Practical(Lab.) Total CE SEE Total
L TU P TW
Credit 2 1 3 Theory 60 40 100
Hours 2 2 4 Practical 30 20 50
Pre-requisites:
Learning Outcome: To provide exposure and knowledge to the students to the concepts of value engineering, life cycle costs and
apply this knowledge to enhance value of construction projects.
Theory syllabus
Unit Content Hrs
1 Fundamental of Value Engineering
Basic terms and definitions. Overview of the systematic approach, general phase, information
phase, function phase, creative phase, valuation phase, investigation and recommendation
phase.
18
2 Value Engineering Job Plan
Project selection, phases.
Function – cost – worth, FAST diagramming, VE versus quality, performance and other
parameters.Cost control theory, life cycle cost theory.
Environmental impact assessment with value engineering approach.
Case studies, applications of value engineering, for a building project and waste-water treatment
plant.
18
Practical content
TUTORIALS
1) VE job plan
2) FAST diagnosis for projects.
3) Life cycle cost
VE application to the project under their by student as case study
Text Books
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1 Larry W. Zimmerman & Others, Value Engineering: A Practical Approach for Owners, Designers &
Contractors, CBS Publication.
Reference Books
1 Arthur E. Mudge, Value Engineering: A Systematic Approach, McGraw Hill.
2 Donald E. Parker, Value Engineering: Theory, Soundaram Publishers.
3 O’ Brien, J.J., Value Analysis in Design and Construction, McGraw Hill.
4 S. S. Iyer, Value Engineering, Laxmi publications.
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GANPAT UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY Programme Master of Technology Branch/Spec. Construction Engineering & Management
Semester II Version 2.0.0.0
Effective from Academic Year 2016-17 Effective for the batch Admitted in 2016-2017
Subject code 3 CEM 204 Subject Name MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM
Teaching scheme Examination scheme (Marks)
(Per week) Lecture(DT) Practical(Lab.) Total CE SEE Total
L TU P TW
Credit 3 0 3 Theory 60 40 100
Hours 3 0 3 Practical 00 00 00
Pre-requisites:
Learning Outcome: To provide exposure and knowledge to the studentsin basic principles of MIS so as to make them able to
develop MIS of various construction organizations.
Theory syllabus
Unit Content Hrs
1 Basic concepts of management:
Definition – Need and Scope– Different schools of management thought – Behavioral,
Scientific, Systems, and Contingency
Contribution of Management Thinkers: Taylor, Fayol, Elton Mayo
4
2 Functions of Management –
a) Planning – Concept, Nature, Importance, Steps, Limitations, Management by objectives
b) Organizing - Concept, Nature, Importance, Principles, Centralization, Decentralization,
Organization Structures- Lineand Staff Authority, Functional, Product, Matrix,
Geographical,
Customer, New Forms of Organization – Virtual, Organizations as Networks - Types of
Network Organizations/Clusters - Self-Organizing Systems. Organizational Designs for
Change and
Innovation - Designing Principles for New Forms of Organizations
c) Staffing - Concept, Nature, Importance, Steps, Concept of knowledge worker.
d) Directing – Concept, Nature, Importance.
e) Controlling - Concept, Nature, Importance, Process of controlling, Control
Techniques.
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3 Group Dynamics and Team Management
Theories of Group Formation – Formal and Informal Groups and their interaction,
Importance of teams - Formation of teams– Team Work, Leading the team, Team
Meeting, Conflict Management - Traditional vis-à-vis Modern view of conflict, Conflict
Process - Strategies for resolving destructive conflict, Stress management, employee
welfare, energy management and energy audit
12
4 Decision making:
Concept, Nature, Importance, and Process. Types of decisions, Problems in decision making.
Modern approaches to management
Concept of Knowledge management, change management, technology management, supply
chain management, introduction to Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and cyber laws, process
and project quality standards – six-sigma, CMM,CMMI, PCMM, Impact of IT quality
management systems, learning organizations.
8
5 Contemporary Issues
Social Responsibility & Ethics, Globalization & Management Inventing & Reinventing
Organizations, Culture &Multiculturalism, Managing Organizational Change &Innovation
4
Text Books
1 Mardick R.G. & Others, Information Systems for Modern Management, Prentice Hall of India.
Reference Books
1 Kanter J, Management Information Systems, Prentice Hall of India.
2 V. Rajaraman, Analysis & Design of Information Systems, Prentice Hall of India.
3 S.C. Bhatnagar, K.V. Ramani, Computers & Information Management, Prentice Hall of India.
4 S. A. Kelkar, Information Technology Project Management, Prentice Hall of India.
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GANPAT UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY Programme Master of Technology Branch/Spec. Construction Engineering & Management
Semester II Version 2.0.0.0
Effective from Academic Year 2016-17 Effective for the batch Admitted in 2016-2017
Subject code 3 CEM 205 Subject Name SOFTWARE TOOLS II
Teaching scheme Examination scheme (Marks)
(Per week) Lecture(DT) Practical(Lab.) Total CE SEE Total
L TU P TW
Credit 0 2 2 Theory 00 00 00
Hours 0 4 4 Practical 60 40 100
Pre-requisites:
Learning Outcome: To provide exposure and knowledge to the students in working areas and commands of project management tools
(software) for managing construction projects efficiently and effectively.
Theory syllabus
Unit Content Hrs
1 Mapping of Project Management areas with functionality
Understanding Objects
Create Project, Activities, Work Breakdown Structure
Managing Calendars
Managing Resources
Networking, Scheduling
Cost analysis
Progress Update
Report creation and Monitoring
Organizational Approach
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Text Books
1 Paul E. Harris, Oracle Primavera P6, Eastwood Harris Pvt. Ltd..
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GANPAT UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY Programme Master of Technology Branch/Spec. Construction Engineering & Management
Semester II Version 2.0.0.0
Effective from Academic Year 2016-17 Effective for the batch Admitted in 2016-2017
Subject code 3 CEM 206 Subject Name SEMINAR I
Teaching scheme Examination scheme (Marks)
(Per week) Lecture(DT) Practical(Lab.) Total CE SEE Total
L TU P TW
Credit 0 2 2 Theory 00 00 00
Hours 0 4 4 Practical 60 40 100
Pre-requisites:
Learning Outcome: To provide exposure and knowledge to the students in self-study on the topic of selected area and develop
research, report writing and presentation skills.
Theory syllabus
Unit Content Hrs
1 Course Content:
1. Introduction
2. Need for the study
3. Objectives
4. Scope
5. Methodology & Schedule
I. Literature Review
II. Data collection
III. Data Analysis
IV. Conclusion & Recommendations
6. Bibliography / References
7. Annexures
Submissions and Presentations
Sr. No. Description
1 Initial Proposal
2 Final proposal & Literature Review
3 Data Collection
4 Data Analysis
5 Final Comprehensive Report
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GANPAT UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY Programme Master of Technology Branch/Spec. Construction Engineering & Management
Semester III Version 2.0.0.0
Effective from Academic Year 2016-17 Effective for the batch Admitted in 2016-2017
Subject code 3 CEM 301 Subject Name MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL PLUMBING Teaching scheme Examination scheme (Marks)
(Per week) Lecture(DT) Practical(Lab.) Total CE SEE Total
L TU P TW
Credit 3 1 4 Theory 60 40 100
Hours 3 2 5 Practical 30 20 50
Pre-requisites:
Learning Outcome: To provide exposure and knowledge to the students of construction methods, techniques planning, designs,
quality control, project execution through practical/field training and experience in various construction
activities.
Theory syllabus
Unit Content Hrs
1 Electrical
Electricity Theory, Building Electrical Design Principles
Building Electrical Materials and Equipment
Light and Architectural Lighting Design
Communication Systems in Building
10
2 Life Safety Systems in Buildings
Fire Fighting System (FFTG), Fire Alarm System (FAS), Closed Circuit Television System
(CCTV)
8
3 Building Conveying System
Lift, Escalators
8
4 Plumbing
Plumbing Fundamentals
Building Water Supply systems
Sanitary Drainage System Design
Wastewater storage Treatment and Disposal
Building Storm Water Drainage
10
Text Books
1 Materials
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GANPAT UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY Programme Master of Technology Branch/Spec. Construction Engineering & Management
Semester III Version 2.0.0.0
Effective from Academic Year 2016-17 Effective for the batch Admitted in 2016-2017
Subject code 3 CEM 302 Subject Name ADVANCE QUANTITY SURVEY Teaching scheme Examination scheme (Marks)
(Per week) Lecture(DT) Practical(Lab.) Total CE SEE Total
L TU P TW
Credit 3 1 4 Theory 60 40 100
Hours 3 2 5 Practical 30 20 50
Pre-requisites:
Learning Outcome: This course enables an individual to have an advanced understanding of the fundamental activities which
comprise quantity surveying and it will also take him/her through a logical sequence of thinking about quantity
surveying. The learning activities draw on both the hypothetical situations commonly found in quantity
surveying and from one’s personal experience within the workplace.
Theory syllabus
Unit Content Hrs
1 Introduction - Advanced Quantity Surveying
Basic Introduction & Principal skills required by surveyors working in the construction
industry
4
2 Pre Contract & Tenders
Measurement & Estimation of Quantities, Preparation of Bill of Quantities and Submission of
Tenders, The strategic and administrative procedures involved in the procurement of
construction work - from the viewpoints of both client and contractor
6
3 Post Contract Functions
Post Contract Functions & Monthly Valuations
4
4 Claims, Extra Works, Variations
Identification of Claims & Extra Works at site and Project Variance Reports
8
5 Cost Reports & Role of Various Participants
Proficiency in Information Technology, Finance & People Management Skills
Booking of Cost and Generating Cost Reports
Identify and explain the role of the various participants in domestic construction industry
6
6 Contract Administration
Contract administration - the legal basis for controlling construction projects
Conciliation Arbitration, Dispute Resolution Management, Valuation, Risk Management
Project Report & Related Discussion
8
Practical content
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Practical and Term work shall be based on the above mentioned course content.
Text Books
1 Donald Towey, Construction Quantity Survey, John Wiley & Sons, New York.
2 Hudson, Handbook of Contracts.
Reference Books
1 Clough Rich arch1986, Construction Contracting, John Wiley & Sons, New York.
2 Materials
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GANPAT UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY Programme Master of Technology Branch/Spec. Construction Engineering & Management
Semester III Version 2.0.0.0
Effective from Academic Year 2016-17 Effective for the batch Admitted in 2016-2017
Subject code 3 CEM 303 Subject Name STATISTICAL TECHNIQUES AND
ANALYSIS IN CONSTRUCTION Teaching scheme Examination scheme (Marks)
(Per week) Lecture(DT) Practical(Lab.) Total CE SEE Total
L TU P TW
Credit 2 1 3 Theory 60 40 100
Hours 2 2 4 Practical 30 20 50
Pre-requisites:
Learning Outcome: To provide exposure and knowledge to the students in statistical methods with analysis, through basics &
software tools and to apply this knowledge in construction projects.
Theory syllabus
Unit Content Hrs
1 Motivation, Data and Decisions, Measurement Uncertainties, Random Processes.
Various Statistical Measures.
Basic Probability, Sample Space, Events, Axioms of Probability, sample space with Equality
likely outcomes, conditional probability, independent events.
8
2 Random variables, continuous/Discrete random variables, exception, valance, convenience,
conditional distributions, moment generating functions.
Multiple regressions.
Distributions, Bernoulli, Binomial, Poisson, Uniform, Normal, Exponential, Chi-square T and F.
8
3 Random number generation. Sample statistics, empirical distributions, and goodness of fit,
sampling from normal populations. Parameter estimation, moment method, maximum likelihood,
interval estimated.
6
4 Hypothesis Testing, Significance Intervals.
Applications of above techniques and analysis in construction projects.
6
Practical content Practical and Term work shall be based on the above mentioned course content.
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Text Books
1 Probability and Statistics for Engineers –Miller, Freund-Hall, Prentice India Ltd. Applied Mathematics for
Engineers and Physiscists-pipes and Harvill. McGraw Hill International Edition
2 Cochran, Sampling techniques, Wiley Series.
Reference Books
1 David S. Moore, Statistics-Concepts and Controversies, Freeman Company, NewYork.
2 Reza Malek – Madani, “Addison Advanced Engineering Mathematics with Mathematics and MATLAB”
Wesley Pub
3 Richard I. Levin, David S. Rubin, Statistics for Management, Prentice-Hall India.
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GANPAT UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY Programme Master of Technology Branch/Spec. Construction Engineering & Management
Semester III Version 2.0.0.0
Effective from Academic Year 2016-17 Effective for the batch Admitted in 2016-2017
Subject code 3 CEM 304 Subject Name STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
Teaching scheme Examination scheme (Marks)
(Per week) Lecture(DT) Practical(Lab.) Total CE SEE Total
L TU P TW
Credit 3 0 3 Theory 60 40 100
Hours 3 0 3 Practical 00 00 00
Pre-requisites:
Learning Outcome: To identify the relevant government environment: laws, policies, regulations etc. with respect to a given
industry/firm. To analyze the relevant government environment for corporate planning and policy decisions. To
Recognize the impact and changes in the regulatory and other profiles of the government environment over
different stages of corporate growth.
Theory syllabus
Unit Content Hrs
1 Nature of Polices, Pyramid of Policies, Central Role of Policies in Organization.
Analysis of Managerial Job: Strategic, Tactical &Operational decisions.
Organization & its Environment. The Basis of corporate laws &Government Policies.
10
2 Corporate Decision Making Based on Monetary& Fiscal Policies.
Joint Sector &Government policies.
Strategic Management Processes: strategic Elements, Role of Strategies.
8
3 Study of Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats (SWOT) of Corporate. Alternative
Strategic Options.
Competitive Study of Other Companies.
10
4 Subjective & Objective Evaluation of Strategy. 8
Practical content Practical and Term work shall be based on the above mentioned course content.
Text Books
1 William F Glueck, L. R. Jauch, Business policy & strategy, McGraw Hill.
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2 Steiner G. & J. Miner, Management policy & strategy. Macmillan New York.
Reference Books
1 Dasgupta A, Sen Guha Government and Business in India, Allied publishers, Calcutta.
2 Mles R. & C, Snow Organization Strategy structure & processes, McGraw Hill.
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GANPAT UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY Programme Master of Technology Branch/Spec. Construction Engineering & Management
Semester III Version 2.0.0.0
Effective from Academic Year 2016-17 Effective for the batch Admitted in 2016-2017
Subject code 3 CEM 305 Subject Name SEMINAR – II
Teaching scheme Examination scheme (Marks)
(Per week) Lecture(DT) Practical(Lab.) Total CE SEE Total
L TU P TW
Credit 0 2 2 Theory 00 00 00
Hours 0 4 4 Practical 60 40 100
Pre-requisites:
Learning Outcome: By learning the subject students will be able to understand the concept of estimate of various items of
Buildings, Roads & other civil engineering structures. Students will able to read Structural drawing,
Specification and cost analysis for various structural items/work carried out in construction work.
Theory syllabus
Unit Content Hrs
1 Course Content:
1. Introduction
2. Need for the study
3. Objectives
4. Scope
5. Methodology & Schedule
I. Literature Review
II. Data collection
III. Data Analysis
IV. Conclusion & Recommendations
6. Bibliography / References
7. Annexures
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Submissions and Presentations
Sr. No. Description
1 Initial Proposal
2 Final proposal & Literature Review
3 Data Collection
4 Data Analysis
5 Final Comprehensive Report
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GANPAT UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY Programme Master of Technology Branch/Spec. Construction Engineering & Management
Semester III Version 2.0.0.0
Effective from Academic Year 2016-17 Effective for the batch Admitted in 2016-2017
Subject code 3 CEM 306 Subject Name OPERATION REASERCH IN
CONSTRUCTION Teaching scheme Examination scheme (Marks)
(Per week) Lecture(DT) Practical(Lab.) Total CE SEE Total
L TU P TW
Credit 2 0 2 Theory 60 40 100
Hours 2 0 2 Practical 00 00 00
Pre-requisites:
Learning Outcome: To give knowledge of various scientific methods to help students in taking right decisions for various aspects of
construction projects.
Theory syllabus
Unit Content Hrs
1 Introduction to OR history, nature, scope and phases of OR classification of OR models 4
2 Decision Theory
Decision strategies – decision under certainty – decision under risk – decision under uncertainty
formulation – decision criterion and decision under competitive situation
6
3 Game Theory
Classification of games. Two – person, zero – sum games – formulation of pay off matrix – saddle
points – games with pure strategies and mixed strategies – value of the game.
Solution to 2 x 2 matrix, 2 x n matrix, m x 2 matrix and m x n pay-off matrix. Graphical method,
algebraic method, linear programming methods. Guidelines to modeling an OR project.
6
4 Linear Programming
General and standard forms of LPP Formulation and solution methods –graphical
solution – simplex method – dual simplex method, dynamic L.P. Transport and
assignment models. Post – optimality analysis. Complications in LP problems and
resolution. Queuing theory and waiting time – application to industries. Introduction to
dynamic programming and network analysis. Monte – Carlo system simulations.
12
Practical content Based on Syllabus Content
Text Books
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1 N. D. Vohra, Quantitative Techniques in Management, Tata McGraw HillBook Co.
2 Richard Bronson 1983, Theory & Problem of Operations Research, Schaum’s Outline Series, McGraw
Hill Book Co. Reference Books
1 G.V. Shenoy, U.K. Srivastav, S.C.Sharma1988, Operations Research for Management, Wiley Eastern
Limited.
2 R.C. Gupta1986, Quantitative Methods and Operations Research, CBS Management Series.
3 Rea’s Problem Solver – Operation Research - Research & Education Association Publication
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GANPAT UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY Programme Master of Technology Branch/Spec. Construction Engineering & Management
Semester III Version 2.0.0.0
Effective from Academic Year 2016-17 Effective for the batch Admitted in 2016-2017
Subject code 3 CEM 307 Subject Name CONSTRUCTION SITE TRAINING (AFTER
2ND SEM) Teaching scheme Examination scheme (Marks)
(Per week) Lecture(DT) Practical(Lab.) Total CE SEE Total
L TU P TW
Credit 0 3 3 Theory 00 00 00
Hours 0 6 6 Practical 60 40 100
Pre-requisites:
Learning Outcome:
To provide exposure and knowledge to the students of construction methods, techniques planning,
designs, quality control, project execution through practical/field training and experience in various
construction activities.
Theory syllabus
Unit Content Hrs
1 Students have to submit final comprehensive report on
1. Construction activity report(C.A.R-1) in 1st week
Preliminary information of project, organization structure of project, detail of one
construction activity including productivity, equipments used, no of labours employed,
quality checking, safety aspects.
2. Construction activity report(C.A. R-2) in 2nd week
Detail of one construction activity including productivity, equipments used, no of labours
employed quality checking, safety aspects.
3. Construction activity report(C. A. R-3) in 3rd week
Detail of one construction activity including productivity, equipments used, no of labours
employed quality checking, safety aspects.
4. Construction activity report(C.A. R-4) in 4th week
Detail of one construction activity including productivity, equipments used, no of labours employed
quality checking, safety aspects.
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GANPAT UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY Programme Master of Technology Branch/Spec. Construction Engineering & Management
Semester IV Version 2.0.0.0
Effective from Academic Year 2016-17 Effective for the batch Admitted in 2016-2017
Subject code 3 CEM 401 Subject Name DISSERTATION Teaching scheme Examination scheme (Marks)
(Per week) Lecture(DT) Practical(Lab.) Total CE SEE Total
L TU P TW
Credit 0 15 15 Theory 00 00 00
Hours 0 30 30 Practical 40 60 100
Pre-requisites:
Learning Outcome:
To provide exposure and knowledge to the students in inculcating research ability to develop
appropriate decision making model for construction industry.
Theory syllabus
Unit Content Hrs
1 THESIS: RULES & REGULATIONS FORMAT
PART A
INTRODUCTION
1. The GANPAT UNIVERSITY has laid down a requirement of working
towards a research oriented thesis during the final Semester of Master’s level equivalent
programmes. Following are the details of Research Thesis programme offered for M.
Tech. Programme in Construction Engineering& Management at U. V. Patel college of
Engineering, Ganpat University.
(a) Developing an attitude towards research in the minds of graduates;
(b) To complement the practical work abilities of students & contribute to a higher
professional competence.
(c) Encouraging faculty to undertake research & involve students in their research
which could be sponsored by government & non-government agencies or
GANPAT UNIVERSITY.
(d) Induce design professionals for larger participation in the programme at
GANPAT UNIVERSITY beyond teaching & training of students through
sponsoring their problems for research.
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(e) To strength the base of undertaking R&D work by the faculty relating to
specific problems faced by the Construction Industry.
2. The programme would call for:-
(a) Design of research programme which would include:-
(i) Quantitative Research or
(ii) Qualitative Research or
(iii) Both of the above.
(b) Selection of investigation parameters & case study samples.
(c) Collection & analysis of data using scientific methods.
(d) Presentation of data & analysed results in scientific & comprehensive manner.
(e) Making appropriate inferences from the results of analysis with due reference to
the intentions.
(f) Reporting the entire study as literary work of scientific nature.
(g) Starting time: 2nd Jan& Completion time: On or before: 31st July. If thesis is
submitted after 31st July, the student will be charged fees for continuing the
study in next semester proportionately to the full semester fees in the month
which he/she submits the thesis (Refer Annexure -2) and it will be treated as
supplementary submissions. Refer clause 11 of Part B for detail explanation.
Thesis should emphasis on the extent of original contribution to the field, clarity of
approach & methodology, thoroughness of application of method, logical consistency &
a knowledge of the basic conventions of academic/theoretical presentation shall form
the basics.
FORMAT OF THE THESIS:
3. (a) The Thesis shall be in A4 Size Paper (280 mm X 205 mm approx.) with margins
of 30 mm on binding Edge & 10 mm on Other Edges. No folded pages shall be
permissible.
(b) The Thesis shall be in Standard English language (US or British).
(c) The Thesis shall be type written on both sided of the papers, using standard type
sizes (11 size). Condensing of typed matter exGanpat University for emphasis
shall not be permitted.
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(d) The Thesis shall not contain more than 120 pages and less than 60 pages. This
includes pages for bibliography or references but excludes appendices &
indices.
(e) The Title page of the Thesis & the certificate by the guide shall be as per
Standard Sample. (To be obtained from the School). Desirably the title should
not be longer than 100 characters including spaces.
(f) Each page shall be serially numbered.
(g) Due credits shall be given for any work which is borrowed to supplement,
complement or reinforce the work of the thesis using standard referencing
method, failing to which may lead to rejection of the thesis.
(h) All Tables, Graphs, Charts, Plates, Photographs etc. shall be duly related to the
text in the body of the Thesis. Wherever possible these shall be with the text for
easy cross reference.
(i) Before submitting the hard copy the student has to submit the soft copy for
plagiarism check. 10% is allowed overall.
SCOPE OF THESIS WORK :
4. The scope of the thesis work would conform to the objectives & directions of the
programmes of Construction & Project Management.
5. Areas of working for thesis with Guide names & Contact details are mentioned in
Annexure-I.
GUIDE :
6. A Guide should have understanding, interest & expertise in a broader area if not in a
specific subject (under consideration) & willingness to explore the subject with the
student, an understanding of research methodology applicable to the subject.
7. Generally academic background &/or relevant professional experience &/or research
experience in Civil Engineering Profession with Master’s Degree or equivalent would
be expected.
8. Further desirable accomplishment would be experience of dissertation work, Teaching
& Research experience Laboratory experience; publication of creditable technical
papers, project reports etc. in journals of repute; presentation of papers, chairing
technical sessions, working as reporter etc. at seminars, workshops & conferences;
preparation of contract documents; project investigations, experience of projects in
senior Technical &/or Managerial capacities; etc.
9. In case of doubt, Thesis & Research Committee be approached for specific guidance.
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10. A faculty of GANPAT UNIVERSITY guiding the Thesis shall be considered to have 2
hrs/week of teaching in their work load.
EXAMINATION :
11. Total 3 interim reviews shall be conducted at following stages:
(a) Proposal
(b) Literature Review
(c) Data Collection & Analysis
The dates of reviews shall be announced from the beginning of the semester and reviews
shall be conducted on schedule. Any absenteeism on those dates the student will not get any
marks for that review. If reviews are conducted later for absent students he/she will get 5 marks
less for that review.
Total marks for interim reviews shall be 40%. Subject of proposal review conducted on
duly singed thesis document by the guide.
Final jury shall be conducted within one month of the submission of final thesis.
THESIS SUBMISSION :
12. Thesis should be submitted on or before the date stipulated in the guidelines and in the
following manner:
(a) Two Bound copies duly signed by Guide & Head of the Department.
(b) One Unbound copy duly signed by Guide & Head of the Department.
(c) One copy of Synopsis/Abstract with the final submission of the thesis.
(d) Two soft copy (CD) of final Thesis, Synopsis/Abstract & final presentation on
the Jury day.
EXTERNAL EXAMINER:
13. External examiners will be invited by the Chairman of the Thesis Committee. The
Chairman shall select the external examiner, who shall have similar qualifications to
those mentioned for guides.
REGULATIONS COVERING THESIS PROGRAMME
PART B
These regulations will apply from 4th Semester. Session would be in force unless duly modified.
1. The Thesis programme would be conducted during 4th Semester by the Chairman,
Thesis Committee. The Thesis Semester may also have a few core courses, if any
concurrent with the Thesis.
2. The research/thesis programme would commence during 3rd Semester to identify guides
& areas of research. This work would not carry any credit.
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3. Thesis proposals with identified guides would be submitted on or before 2nd
January by all students likely to be eligible for thesis registration.
4. Proposals would be returned with comments or approval on the proposal review
date and asked to be resubmitted. The commented proposal shall have to be
finalised and duly resubmitted within week after proposal review.
5. Normal work period will be a semester of 22 weeks. The actual duration would be
decided by the Thesis Committee & communicated to students.
6. There will be progress reviews as mentioned below of the thesis work. This would be
led by students. Guides may be present at the reviews. The reviews would form a part of
Evaluation of Thesis.
6.1 1st Review in 1st week : To discuss &finalize the proposal, objects, scope,
methodology, identification of activities, tasks, cases etc. schedule of work; The
modification in the thesis if any shall be finalized during this review. Guide
shall be finalized before presentation for this review.
6.2 2nd Review in 10th week : To discuss &finalize the literature review and the
case studies to be taken up for research work based on primary data; The
modification in the thesis if any shall be finalized during this review.
6.3 3rd Review in 16th week: Data collection & sample analysis.
6.4 Final submission: Date of final submission on or before 31st Jul 2013.
7. Completed thesis‚ will be accepted on or before the date decided by the Thesis &
Research Committee, communicated to students at the beginning of the Semester,
subject to the fulfilment of the following pre-requisites:-
(a) Thesis shall be on an area of work approved by the Thesis & Research
Committee.
(b) Students shall have passed all the core & elective courses including those
offered during the Semester of working towards Thesis.
(c) Student shall have registered and presented the reports at reviews during the
Thesis Semester.
(d) Guide have approved the Thesis work & forwarded a certificate & report thereof
in prescribed format.
(e) The Thesis is received by the School on or before prescribed date.
8. The thesis received by the School shall be :-
(i) Got duly edited by competent person; alternatively school would arrange for its
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editing on charge to be paid by the student.
(ii) The thesis lacking in due communication and correct language would not be
accepted.
(iii) Thesis cleared in editing would be handed to students for making four copies for
submission.
(iv) Edited & duly corrected thesis would be examined by an Internal Examiner
appointed by the Thesis & Research Committee.
9. If thesis is approved in 3rd review that it will be allowed for submission. Examiner & the
Thesis would be further examined by a Viva-Voce Committee, consisting of Chairman, Thesis
Committee, Guide, External Examiner, a Representative appointed by Thesis Committee.
Student shall submit before Viva-Voce two copies of five to seven pages, single spaced type
written summary of Thesis duly signed by the guide.
FINAL GRADE OF THESIS :
10. The Thesis would be graded using the following weightages :-
(a) Proposal (1st Review) 10%
(b) 2nd Review 15%
(c) 3rd Review 15%
(d) Guide’s Evaluation (before Jury) 20%
(e) Final Jury 40%
Total 100%
The final grade shall be rounded of nearest to first place of decimal. For Ganpat
University, the thesis grade shall be a minimum of D grade (50% in numerical system).
11. Submission of Thesis : 31st July 2013.
12. Supplementary Dates of Submission of Thesis : After 31st July 2013.
2% marks shall be deducted from the overall grades for the Thesis submitted after the
supplementary schedules as in Clause no.12. For any other contradictions GANPAT
UNIVERSITY Post Graduate Rules shall be referred.
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RATIONALIZATION:
13. The grades of final jury shall be based on consensus of External Examiner, Guide &
Thesis Chairman.
14. Students required to rework on thesis shall need to re-registrar & pay normal fees
for each Semester or period of work.
15. If the thesis does not meet the minimum % grade, the student shall have to complete the
deficiency as recommended by the Viva Committee & resubmit the Thesis for
consideration by Thesis Committee, who shall decide the course of action for such
thesis.
RIGHTS OF PUBLICATION:
16. Authorship of the thesis remains with the student. However the Department has the right
of publication of any thesis work done within its academic programme, normally with
the knowledge & consent of the student & the guide.
17. In the event of the thesis being published as it is, authorship will remain with the
student, with á note on the title page stating that the work constitutes "A Thesis,
___________________ (title), done by _______________(student), under the guidance
of
__________________(guide) at the Construction Engineering &Management, Civil
Engineering Department, U V Patel college of Engineering, GANPAT UNIVERSITY,
in ______________(year).
18. In the event of the thesis being edited substantially to form a monograph or a part of
monograph editorial credit will be given jointly to (a) Lead editor (b) The student (c)
The Guide (in case the guide is not the Lead editor). In the work constitutes A Thesis
________________(Title), done by ____________________ (student) under the
guidance of _____________ (guide) at Construction Engineering & Management, Civil
Engineering Department, U V Patel college of Engineering, GANPAT UNIVERSITY in
______________(year).
19. In any case, the student, guide, or any other person has the right to quote material from a
thesis as long as proper acknowledgment is made, as under :
_________________(Title), _________________(Author/Student), _______________
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(guide), Unpublished Thesis done at the Construction Engineering & Management, Civil
Engineering Department, U V Patel college of Engineering, GANPAT UNIVERSITY in
_____________________ (year)
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GANPAT UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY Programme Master of Technology Branch/Spec. Construction Engineering & Management
Semester IV Version 2.0.0.0
Effective from Academic Year 2016-17 Effective for the batch Admitted in 2016-2017
Subject code 3 CEM 402 Subject Name CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
TRAINING (AFTER 3rd SEM) Teaching scheme Examination scheme (Marks)
(Per week) Lecture(DT) Practical(Lab.) Total CE SEE Total
L TU P TW
Credit 0 3 3 Theory 00 00 00
Hours 0 6 6 Practical 60 40 100
Pre-requisites:
Learning Outcome:
To provide exposure and knowledge to the students of construction methods, techniques planning, designs,
quality control, project execution through practical/field training and experience in various construction
activities.
Theory syllabus
Unit Content Hrs
1 Students have to submit final comprehensive report on
Construction project report(C.P.R-1) in 1st week
Planning and scheduling for time and cost.
Construction activity report(C.P.R-2) in 2nd week
Controlling and monitoring for time and cost.
Construction activity report(C.P.R-3) in 3rdweek
Quality control, Quality assurance
Construction activity report(C.P.R-4) in 4th week
Study of Safety policy & procedures.
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