Workforce Planning for Construction Projects
Plan the right workforce for every project phase. Participants forecast labour demand, analyse internal and subcontractor supply and skill gaps, plan staffing scenarios and monitor productivity and headcount KPIs, building a complete workforce plan for a sample project.
At a glance
- 5 days
Who it's for
- Construction PMs and operations managers, planning engineers, HR & talent, procurement & contracts staff
Learning objectives
- Forecast labour demand by project phase
- Analyse supply and skill gaps incl. subcontractors
- Plan staffing scenarios and monitor workforce
- KPIs
Detailed content
- Organisation structures
- Strategic vs operational planning
- Labour categories
- Work-phase, trend and ratio analysis
- Zero-based manning
- WBS aligned with labour
- Megaproject case
- Internal vs external supply
- Subcontractor capacity
- Skills shortages and future skills (BIM, digital)
- Hire, redeploy or outsource
- Scenario planning tools
- Labour productivity and headcount variance
- Dashboards
- Building a complete workforce plan
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- Workforce planning in construction
- Forecasting demand
- Supply and gaps
- Staffing decisions
- Monitoring
- Case study, action plans and course assessment
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Supply-chain mapping of one product family
- ABC/XYZ inventory analysis and safety-stock calculation
- Supplier evaluation and negotiation role play
- Build a WBS, network diagram and critical path for a case project
Tools and templates you keep
- Inventory policy and safety-stock calculator (Excel)
- Supplier scorecard template
- S&OP meeting pack
- Project charter, WBS and RACI templates
How learning is assessed
- Pre- and post-course knowledge check
- Assessment of practical exercises by the trainer
- Action plan reviewed at the end of the course
Built on these standards and bodies of knowledge
- ASCM (APICS) CPIM / CSCP Body of Knowledge
- SCOR Digital Standard
- CIPS procurement framework
How it is delivered
- Public courses in Cairo, in-company programs and live online training
- Practical exercises, case studies and examples from your sector
- Can also run as Train & Stay in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada or Cairo
Part of these career paths
- Project Management · Practitioner
Frequently asked questions
How long is Workforce Planning for Construction Projects?
The program runs 5 days. In-company versions can be adapted to your needs.
Is the course taught in Arabic or English?
Sessions are usually delivered in Arabic with English technical terms and materials. Full English delivery is available for in-company groups.
Can you run it inside our company?
Yes. In-company programs use exercises built on your own processes. Tell us the group size and preferred timing and we will send a proposal.
Will I receive a certificate?
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
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