Global Learning for Operational Leaders
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14 sessions
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Introduction
Course overview
Design management coordinates the work of designers to deliver complete, buildable and cost-effective designs on time. Poor design management causes delays, change and claims.
This Aractech course covers the design process, design management roles, design programmes, information requirements, design reviews and coordination, value and buildability, design change control and design risk. Participants plan design management for a project.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Understand the design process and stages
- Define design management roles
- Plan design programmes and deliverables
- Conduct design reviews and coordination
- Improve buildability and value
- Control design changes and risk
Who should attend
Target audience
- Design managers
- Project managers
- Architects and engineers
- Contractors' design teams
- Clients
- Consultants
Methodology
Learning approach
- Case studies
- Planning workshops
- Design review exercises
- Group discussions
- Reviews
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Design Process
- Design stages
- Stakeholders
- Procurement routes
- Coffee break
- Procurement routes (continued)
- Design responsibility
- Exercise: Design stage review
Day 2
Planning Design
- Design programmes
- Information requirements
- Deliverables
- Coffee break
- Deliverables (continued)
- Resources
- Workshop: Design programme
Day 3
Coordination and Reviews
- Design reviews
- Coordination
- BIM
- Coffee break
- BIM (continued)
- Approvals
- Exercise: Design review
Day 4
Buildability and Value
- Buildability
- Value engineering
- Cost planning
- Coffee break
- Cost planning (continued)
- Sustainability
- Case study: Design-related delay
Day 5
Change and Risk
- Design change control
- Design risk
- Coffee break
- Design risk (continued)
- Documentation
- Lessons learned
- Capstone: Design management plan
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Design Management in Construction (CM-035) cover?
This course covers Construction Management through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 9 - 13 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Design managers, Project managers, Architects and engineers
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Paris, Barcelona, Kuala lumpur, Dubai, London, Munich.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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