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Professional training course · CM-035

Design Management in Construction

Design management coordinates the work of designers to deliver complete, buildable and cost-effective designs on time. Poor design management causes delays, change and…

  • 5 daysClassroom or online
  • 13Upcoming dates
  • 6Cities
  • £2,250Fees from
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Design Management in Construction
Next classroom session Barcelona 14 - 18 Dec 2026 · £3,850 Next in London London 15 - 19 Mar 2027 · £4,200

Course overview

Why Attend

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 LLMI 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.

Course 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

Target Audience

Design managers

Project managers

Architects and engineers

Contractors' design teams

Clients

Consultants

Course Methodology

Case studies

Planning workshops

Design review exercises

Group discussions

Reviews

Course outline

  1. 1Day 1: Design Process
    • Design stages
    • Stakeholders
    • Procurement routes
    • Design responsibility
    • Exercise: Design stage review
  2. 2Day 2: Planning Design
    • Design programmes
    • Information requirements
    • Deliverables
    • Resources
    • Workshop: Design programme
  3. 3Day 3: Coordination and Reviews
    • Design reviews
    • Coordination
    • BIM
    • Approvals
    • Exercise: Design review
  4. 4Day 4: Buildability and Value
    • Buildability
    • Value engineering
    • Cost planning
    • Sustainability
    • Case study: Design-related delay
  5. 5Day 5: Change and Risk
    • Design change control
    • Design risk
    • Documentation
    • Lessons learned
    • Capstone: Design management plan

Schedule

Dates and fees

13 upcoming dates in 6 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted. Every date can also be joined live online for £1,050.

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December 2026
14DEC 14 - 18 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 daysNext session
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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January 2027
18JAN 18 - 22 Jan 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Malaysia flag Kuala LumpurMalaysia · Classroom
£2,250per delegate2+ people: £1,800 each
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February 2027
15FEB 15 - 19 Feb 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
United Arab Emirates flag DubaiUnited Arab Emirates · Classroom
£5,250per delegate2+ people: £4,200 each
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March 2027
15MAR 15 - 19 Mar 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£4,200per delegate2+ people: £3,360 each
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April 2027
19APR 19 - 23 Apr 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag MunichGermany · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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May 2027
17MAY 17 - 21 May 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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June 2027
21JUN 21 - 25 Jun 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
France flag ParisFrance · Classroom
£4,500per delegate2+ people: £3,600 each
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July 2027
19JUL 19 - 23 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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August 2027
16AUG 16 - 20 Aug 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Malaysia flag Kuala LumpurMalaysia · Classroom
£2,250per delegate2+ people: £1,800 each
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September 2027
20SEP 20 - 24 Sep 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
United Arab Emirates flag DubaiUnited Arab Emirates · Classroom
£5,250per delegate2+ people: £4,200 each
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October 2027
18OCT 18 - 22 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£4,200per delegate2+ people: £3,360 each
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November 2027
15NOV 15 - 19 Nov 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag MunichGermany · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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December 2027
20DEC 20 - 24 Dec 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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Questions

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Design Management in Construction course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Design Management in Construction course?

The next public date is 14 - 18 Dec 2026 in Barcelona. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Barcelona, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, London, Munich, Paris.

Can I take Design Management in Construction online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,050 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

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