CPM 101 – Construction Project Management with Agile Concepts
with Practical Applications in Philippine Construction Projects (Face to Face)
This two-day training provides participants with a solid understanding of the fundamentals of project management based on the PMBOK® Guide 8th Edition, enhanced with Agile concepts tailored for the Philippine construction industry. The course bridges traditional project management principles with modern adaptive approaches, empowering participants to effectively plan, execute, and control projects in dynamic construction environments.
Through practical case studies, local examples, and hands-on workshops, participants will learn how to manage scope, schedule, cost, and risk while applying Agile techniques to improve collaboration, flexibility, and delivery performance in real-world projects.
After the training, participants should be able to:
- Understand project management principles based on PMBOK® Guide 8th Edition.
- Apply the eight PM performance domains in the context of construction projects in the Philippines.
- Plan and control project scope, schedule, and cost effectively.
- Identify risks, manage changes, and ensure stakeholder alignment.
- Integrate Agile practices to improve collaboration, adaptability, and delivery.
- Develop a hybrid project management approach suitable for construction environments.
Target Participants
- Project Managers, Engineers, and Supervisors
- Planners, Schedulers, and Quantity Surveyors
- Consultants, Contractors, and Client Representatives
- Professionals aspiring to lead construction projects
Training Methodology
- Concept lectures with real construction examples
- Case studies and team workshops
- Group exercises using Philippine project scenarios
- Demonstrations with tools (MS Project, Trello, or Excel)
- Interactive discussions and experience sharing
Course Outline
DAY 1 – (8 hours)
Module 1: Introduction to Project Management
Aligned PMBOK Domain: Stakeholders & Team
- What is a “Project” in Philippine construction
- Project Management and the Project Life Cycle
- Key roles: Client, Consultant, Contractor, and PM
- Typical challenges: unclear scope, slow decisions, rework
- Case: Government infrastructure project with design-scope conflict
Module 2: Project Planning Fundamentals
Aligned PMBOK Domain: Planning & Delivery Performance
- Defining scope through WBS (Work Breakdown Structure)
- Schedule development using Gantt Charts & Critical Path
- Resource and cost estimation (using local data or DPWH standards)
- Risk identification and mitigation
- Communication planning and stakeholder alignment
- Workshop: Develop a mini construction project plan (2-storey building)
Module 3: Project Execution and Control
Aligned PMBOK Domain: Development Approach & Life Cycle; Measurement Performance
- Tracking progress using baseline and actuals
- Monitoring site productivity and slippage
- Managing changes and variation orders
- Reporting progress through S-Curves and dashboards
- Case: Metro Manila construction project delayed due to material shortages
DAY 2 – (8 hours)
Module 4: Introduction to Agile Project Management
Aligned PMBOK Domain: Uncertainty Performance & Team Collaboration
- Why Agile matters in today’s construction industry
- The Agile mindset: principles and values
- Agile frameworks overview: Scrum, Kanban, Lean
- Comparing traditional vs. Agile project management
- Example: Applying Agile for design coordination and approvals
Module 5: Applying Agile to Construction Projects
Aligned PMBOK Domain: Planning & Delivery; Uncertainty Performance
- Creating Product and Sprint Backlogs for construction deliverables
- Sprint planning for site milestones or design deliverables
- Daily stand-ups and coordination meetings (Agile site huddles)
- Using Trello or MS Teams for Agile boards
- Workshop: Build a hybrid Agile plan for a construction team (Planning, Procurement, QA/QC)
Module 6: Hybrid Project Management & Integration
Aligned PMBOK Domain: Tailoring Performance & Project Work Performance
- Blending Traditional (Waterfall/CPM) and Agile approaches
- When to use Agile in construction (design, procurement, or early works)
- Tailoring PM processes to fit Philippine projects
- Activity: Develop a hybrid approach for an infrastructure project
- Course summary, open forum, and certificate distribution
Key References
- PMBOK® Guide 8th Edition (2024) by PMI
- PMI’s Process Groups Practice Guide (2024)
- AACE 14R-90 – Required Skills and Knowledge of Planning and Scheduling
- Actual case experiences from Philippine infrastructure and building projects
