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Schack Institute Collaborates with General Services Administration to Deliver Real Estate Construction Courses
<p><span class="p-body">A collaboration between NYU SPS Schack Institute of Real Estate and the General Services Administration (GSA), a United States government agency, this program was developed to provide customized training for GSA’s working staff, aligning with their needs and operational priorities.</span></p>
Courses Offered
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<li><b data-rte-class="rte-temp"><span class="p-body">Construction Cost Estimating and Bidding</span></b></li>
<li><b data-rte-class="rte-temp"><span class="p-body">Construction Project Scheduling and Control</span></b></li>
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Customization
<p><span class="p-body">The courses in this program were tailored to accommodate GSA’s specific scheduling requests as well as adjusting the content to suit GSA’s ultimate learning outcomes. Faculty consultations ensured that course content was contextualized to include relevant examples, tools, and strategies applicable to GSA operations. Additionally, administrative support was provided to streamline the program's implementation.</span></p>
Participants
<p><span class="p-body">This program hosted federal employees at GSA seeking specialized knowledge in construction project management and cost estimation.</span></p>
Program Goals
<p><span class="p-body">This program aimed to enhance the GSA staff’s expertise in construction project management, equipping them with practical tools and strategies for effective project execution and cost control.</span></p>
Program Highlights
<p><span class="p-body">These courses were led by experienced NYU SPS Schack faculty with deep expertise in construction management. Furthermore, contextualized training materials incorporating GSA-relevant case studies were utilized to further the employees’ training. Finally, a flexible schedule was designed to meet the demands of GSA’s working professionals.</span></p>
Program Outcome
<p><span class="p-body">Through this program, GSA employees gained advanced skills in construction project management, including cost estimation and project scheduling, enabling them to contribute more effectively to federal construction projects.</span></p>
