This course attempts to introduce students to 'real world' risks and challenges in managing infrastructure. After a brief introduction to the infrastructure planning process as well as the state of infrastructure across sectors in India, we systematically look at various risks that plague infrastructure projects. We then look at a variety of novel solutions or fixes that can help us execute infrastructure projects better. The curse is replete with real-world case studies and guest lectures to ensure that what is being discussed is practically applicable.
INTENDED AUDIENCE: None
CORE/ELECTIVE: Elective
UG/PG: UG/PG
PREREQUISITES: None
INDUSTRY APPLICABLE: Companies in the infrastructure space:Developers such as L&T IDPLConsultants such as PwC, DeloitteQuasi-Government Bodies such as TWIC, TNUIFSL etc
8334 students have enrolled already!!
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Dr. Ashwin Mahalingam joined the faculty in the Building Technology and Construction Management division of the Civil engineering department at IIT-Madras in 2006. Ashwin received his B.Tech in Civil engineering from IIT-Madras and then proceeded to Stanford University for a Masters in Construction Engineering and Management. He then helped start up an internet based company in the USA called All Star Fleet, aimed at providing asset management services for construction companies. Following this he returned to Stanford University to pursue a PhD in the area of Infrastructure Project Management. Ashwin's research interests are in the areas of Public Private Partnerships (PPP) in Infrastructure, the management and governance of large engineering projects and the use of digital technologies in construction. Ashwin's current research focuses on institutional strengthening and post-award governance of PPP projects in India. Ashwin is also a co-founder of Okapi Advisory Services Pvt. Ltd and serves as a Director on the Board.
COURSE LAYOUT:
Week 1 : Class Introduction, Introduction to Infrastructure and to the Transportation, power and telecom sectors Week 2 : Rural and Urban Infrastructure Sectors, Players and Phases in an Infrastructure Project Week 3 : Project Finance and Public Private Partnerships Week 4 : Construction and Economic Risks Week 5 : Political and Social Risks Week 6 : Stakeholder Management, Design Thinking and Negotiations Week 7 : Socio-Economic Analysis and Good Governance for Infrastructure Week 8 : Modeling Flexible Project Arrangements Week 9 : Tales from the Field: Guest Lectures from Infrastructure Practitioners Week 10 : Case Studies Week 11 : Incomplete Design and Course Wrap-up Week 12 : Exam
SUGGESTED READING MATERIALS:
• Textbooks: 1.'Infrastructure Planning Handbook' by Prof Makarand Hastak, ASCE Press2. 'Strategic Management of Large Engineering Projects' by Miller and Lessard3. Assorted readings from websites, journal papers and case studies
CERTIFICATION EXAM :
The exam is optional for a fee.
Date and Time of Exams: April 27 2019 (Saturday) Morning session 9am to 12 noon; Afternoon Session 2pm to 5pm.
Registration url: Announcements will be made when the registration form is open for registrations.
The online registration form has to be filled and the certification exam fee needs to be paid. More details will be made available when the exam registration form is published.
CERTIFICATION:
Final score will be calculated as : 25% assignment score + 75% final exam score
25% assignment score is calculated as 25% of average of Best 8 out of 12 assignments
E-Certificate will be given to those who register and write the exam and score greater than or equal to 40% final score. Certificate will have your name, photograph and the score in the final exam with the breakup.It will have the logos of NPTEL and IITMadras.It will be e-verifiable at nptel.ac.in/noc.
