Construction Planning

Program Description

Construction planning professionals organize resources and activities in a way that ensures a construction project operates as efficiently as possible. It’s about getting the right things to the right people at the right time.

This critical task takes place through all phases of a project: concept, design and execution. Construction planning may be performed by any individual as part of a related job or in a designated construction planning role.

SAIT’s School of Construction and School of Business (Professional & Leadership Programs) have partnered with industry to develop Canada’s first construction planning program building on the experience and job/trade specific knowledge of construction workers. This training program combines that front-line capability with construction planning and essential skill development. These skills include:

communication
numeracy
decision making
job task planning and organizing
critical thinking
computer technology

At the core of this unique program is the understanding that a blend of skill and perspectives will enable construction workers to save money, increase quality and improve productivity on construction sites. This program offers experienced workers the opportunity to transition into planning and management roles. Alternatively, learners may follow this training with field experience to become familiar with the real and practical problems experienced by construction workers putting together a project.

Through a series of eight courses, learners will develop competence in:

the 10 steps of construction planning
contract and risk management
project management
estimating
cost planning and control
communication, negotiation and business writing
scheduling/budgeting software

Program Overview

Your Career

Site Supervisor/Superintendent
Operations Manager
Project Controls & Scheduling Lead

Student Success

- Basic knowledge of computers and Windows Operating System

- Knowledge of blueprint reading

Credentials

Upon successful completion of all courses, learners will receive a SAIT Certificate of Achievement. Learners may also register for individual courses of interest.

Professional Designations and Certifications

A number of the courses in this program have been approved for education and training credits towards Gold Seal Certification.
This program has been approved for full credit (150 hours) towards the Blue Seal Certificate.
A number of courses in this program may be used towards the Canadian Institute of Quality Surveyors (CIQS) Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS) Designation and the Construction Estimator Certified (CEC) Designation.

Job Grant

Note: These courses are eligible for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant.

Progression

You have up to five years to complete all certificate courses. You must meet the graduation requirements as they exist at the time you register for your first course (see AC.3.1.1 Grading and Progression).

Admission Requirements

There are no entrance requirements for this program. You can begin registering for courses anytime by clicking a course name or calling 403.284.7248. Once you have registered for at least one course and have a SAIT student ID number, consider filling out and submitting the Program Declaration Form to the Office of the Registrar. Contact information for the Office of the Registrar is located in the upper corner of the form.