Course Modules

Module 1: Fundamentals of Port Infrastructure Projects

• Types and functions of port structures

• Overview of construction lifecycle phases

• Roles of consultants, contractors, and clients

• Review of marine construction project challenges

• Case Study: Delays and lessons learned in a recent port project

Module 2: Construction Planning and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)

• Developing WBS for marine projects

• Activity sequencing and critical path method (CPM)

• Defining construction zones and sequencing

• Integrating construction and environmental plans

• Practical: Create a WBS for quay wall construction

Module 3: Marine Construction Techniques and Equipment

• Construction of jetties, breakwaters, and quay walls

• Dewatering, piling, and concrete works in marine environments

• Specialized marine equipment (barges, cranes, vibratory hammers)

• Mobilization and site setup for port construction

• Demonstration: Equipment planning for offshore pile installation

Module 4: Cost Estimation and Budget Control

• Preparing preliminary and detailed cost estimates

• Identifying and managing cost drivers

• Tracking budget vs actual (earned value method)

• Forecasting and cash flow planning

• Group Task: Budget planning for port terminal project

Module 5: Contractor Management and Site Supervision

• Selecting and prequalifying contractors

• Contractor oversight and compliance monitoring

• Coordination of subcontractors and material suppliers

• Conflict resolution and performance management

• Simulation: Contractor performance assessment and corrective actions

Module 6: Construction Quality Control and Documentation

• Inspection and test plans (ITP) for port works

• Material approval, delivery, and traceability

• Work approvals, site instructions, and deviation management

• Managing as-built drawings and daily site records

• Exercise: Develop a quality assurance checklist for quay construction

Module 7: Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Management

• HSE requirements in marine construction

• Site safety planning and method statements

• Accident prevention and emergency response

• Environmental protection measures during construction

• Scenario: Conducting a risk assessment and toolbox talk

Module 8: Contract Administration and Claims Management

• Contract types (FIDIC, EPC, DB) used in port construction

• Change management and handling variations

• Claims identification, documentation, and resolution

• Payment certificates and contract close-out

• Case Study: Contractual dispute on dredging variation

Module 9: Stakeholder Engagement and Regulatory Approvals

• Key stakeholders in port projects (government, customs, operators)

• Permitting and environmental approval processes

• Stakeholder communication plans and reporting

• Public-private partnership (PPP) considerations

• Exercise: Draft a stakeholder map and engagement strategy

Module 10: Commissioning, Handover and Lessons Learned

• Final inspections, snag lists, and handover documentation

• Testing, commissioning, and training port operators

• Post-construction evaluation and lessons learned reports

• Preparing for operation and maintenance (O&M)

• Final Group Project: Develop a construction management plan for a new port terminal