Construction Finance Management

Maintain the financial health of your construction company

Who Is This Course For?

The Construction Finance Management course is designed to provide industry professionals with the two most essential skills in construction and development: finishing a project on time and on budget. Participants will learn how to control costs and monitor project cash flow and will get hands-on experience working on a breakeven analysis of construction tasks. The course is ideal for:

Finance professionals in construction/real estate/civil engineering looking to learn about the different aspects of financing and estimation specific to construction or infrastructure projects and grow their understanding of real estate finance for development projects and investments
Construction project managers seeking to understand the different aspects of financing a project and are interested in learning to predict and mitigate financial risks to ensure projects are completed on time and on budget
Construction engineers/managers looking to progress in their career by developing a better understanding of construction finance management and learning the fundamentals of budgeting and cost estimation for construction projects
Founders/senior executives of construction and real estate firms who want to understand finance and cost estimation for small- and large-scale projects, how to calculate the profitability of projects before they begin, and the profitability and risks involved in their current as well as future undertakings
Investors in construction/real-estate/private equity looking to gain a deeper understanding of financing in this sector, identifying the financial viability of the project, and making calculated investments that yield profits

Gaining insights into cost estimation and the underlying theory behind often overlooked aspects of project execution proved to be a valuable learning experience. The knowledge acquired offers practica...

Alvin Waters

Project Manager

A standout feature of the program was its comprehensive coverage of construction finance, delivered by seasoned professionals who brought real-world context to every concept and methodology discussed....

Christopher Suafo'a

Senior C-Suite Leader

The program’s holistic approach to construction finance — encompassing construction, project development, and financing — stood out for its depth and practical relevance. It offered clear frameworks f...

Bill Kemp

Senior C-Suite Leader, Construction Industry

The program’s well-structured curriculum proved particularly valuable for professionals new to the construction industry, offering timely and relevant insights that closely aligned with real-time work...

Eric Crispino

Director, Construction Industry

Course Highlights

200+ Video Lectures

10 Discussions

14 Assignments

3 Live Webinars

5 Real-World Examples

Learning Outcomes

Understand how to estimate and control costs during various stages of a construction project
Learn how to calculate the quantity takeoff, labor, and equipment costs for construction projects
Discover how to track project costs using the Earned Value Method (EVM)
Calculate cash flows to determine revenue generation
Analyze technology workflows and describe their efficiencies

Determine the profitability and feasibility for of various development projects
Master financial planning for financing development projects
Use decision tree analysis to evaluate the viability of projects
Identify and mitigate risks involved in a construction project
Apply lean methodology to construction cost estimation and control

Syllabus

This 12-week course provides a deeper understanding of real estate finance for development projects and investments, including budgeting, cost estimating, and predicting and mitigating risks.

1Module 1: Construction Cost Estimating, Cost Control, and Quantity Takeoff

2Module 2: Quantity Takeoff and Measurement

3Module 3: Building the Estimate, Procurement, Post Control and Cost Estimation

4Module 4: Earned Value Method and CloseOut Period

5Module 5: Project Cash Flow

6Module 6: Program Cost Estimating and Technology Trends

7Module 7: The Mathematics of Money

8Module 8: Real Estate Finance for Development Projects

9Module 9: Financial Plans for Development Projects

10Module 10: Financial Plans: Decision Tree Analysis for Real Estate Projects

11Module 11: Project Finance and Risk in Project Finance

12Module 12: Lean in Cost Control and Construction Finance

Faculty

DR. IBRAHIM ODEH

Senior Lecturer of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, Columbia Engineering; Founding Director, Global Leaders in Construction Management

Dr. Ibrahim Odeh is the founding director of the Global Leaders in Construction Management (GLCM) research initiative at Columbia University. Here he teaches courses in the ar...

Certificate

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a verified digital certificate from Emeritus in collaboration with Columbia Engineering Executive Education.

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Financing Options

Climb Credit*

We offer financing options with our partner, Climb Credit*. Click here to learn more.

*Applicable for US Residents

Flexible Payment Options For All

Flexible payment options allow you to pay the program fee in installments. Click here to see payment schedule.

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