Construction Management Certificate Program

Created for those professionals seeking a thorough understanding of the construction management process. Each intensive seminar is taught by prominent construction and development experts.

• Construction Law and Contracts
• Ground-up Development
• Construction Planning & Controls
• Construction Project Management

   Construction Management 101:

Construction Law and Contracts

Are you getting ready to renovate or build a building? Are you a lender, investor, property manager or attorney with no real estate construction experience? Construction projects are complicated, requiring the participation of construction professionals and other consultants. Find out about the law and contracts before you start the process.

Course Instructor

John S. Mrowiec is a founding partner in the firm of Conway & Mrowiec, which concentrates on construction and public contracts law and litigation. He represents project participants in arbitration, litigation, mediation, contract drafting, and claim preparation. Mr. Mrowiec is the law columnist for Midwest Construction New and co-author of the chapter on general contractors' mechanics lien rights in the leading publication about Illinois lien rights.

   Construction Management 102:

Ground-up Real Estate Development

Real estate developers start with an "idea" and assemble the right teams at the right time to get their "dream" off-the-ground. What are the critical decision-making junctures in the process? How do you know when to GO? How do you select a partner, lender, or contractor? These topics and more are covered through case study and guest lecturers.

   Construction Management 103:

Construction Planning & Control

To finish a project on time and on budget, construction professionals need systems for planning and control. This course teaches the principles of effective cost estimating and time management for construction. Two instructors, providing both small project and large project perspectives, take you step-by-step through practical exercises.

   Construction Management 104:

Construction Project Management

Successful project managers are required to establish a straightforward framework for managing their projects during the construction phase. This course emphasize managing materials and running a smooth, systemized project. Two instructors, providing the small project and large project perspectives, use case studies covering several property types.