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NITA AccreditedIntermediatePhysical + Virtual5 daysTOMA294

Training on Monitoring and Evaluation of Construction Projects

Specialized training on Monitoring and Evaluation of Construction Projects. Learn frameworks, tools, and digital solutions for infrastructure success.

Next intake

20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru

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Duration

5 days

Live instruction

Delivery

Physical + Virtual

Cohort based

Level

Intermediate

Working professionals

Certification

NITA reimbursable

For Kenyan cohorts

Language

English

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Overview

About this programme

This training equips participants with the knowledge and practical tools needed to design, implement, and manage Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) systems specifically tailored to construction and infrastructure projects. It emphasizes project planning, progress tracking, performance measurement, compliance with standards, risk management, and impact assessment. Participants will learn how to collect, analyze, and report data for timely decision-making, ensuring projects are delivered on scope, on time, and within budget.

Duration 

5 Days

Who Should Attend

  • Project managers, engineers, and site supervisors

  • M&E officers in infrastructure projects

  • Government officials overseeing public works projects

  • Donor agency staff and development partners in infrastructure sectors

  • Consultants and contractors involved in construction projects

Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

  1. Understand the role of M&E in construction and infrastructure projects.

  2. Develop M&E frameworks and indicators tailored to construction projects.

  3. Apply tools for tracking project costs, quality, timelines, and safety.

  4. Manage risks and evaluate project efficiency and effectiveness.

  5. Prepare professional M&E reports to support evidence-based decision-making.

Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Introduction to M&E in Construction Projects

  • Importance of M&E in infrastructure and construction management

  • Key differences between construction M&E and other sectors

  • Project life cycle and points of monitoring

  • Case Study: Delayed construction project due to poor monitoring


Module 2: Developing Construction M&E Frameworks and Indicators

  • Logical Framework Approach (LFA) and Theory of Change for construction projects

  • Performance indicators: cost, time, scope, quality, safety, environmental impact

  • Tools for setting baselines and benchmarks

  • Practical Exercise: Designing a results framework for a road project


Module 3: Data Collection and Monitoring Tools

  • Construction progress tracking (Gantt charts, dashboards, site reports)

  • Digital tools: drones, sensors, GIS, BIM (Building Information Modeling)

  • Participatory monitoring with contractors and stakeholders

  • Case Study: Using drones to monitor large infrastructure projects


Module 4: Risk Management and Evaluation in Construction Projects

  • Identifying risks in construction (delays, cost overruns, compliance issues)

  • Mid-term and end-term evaluations in infrastructure projects

  • Social, environmental, and economic impact evaluation

  • Practical Exercise: Conducting a mock risk assessment


Module 5: Reporting, Accountability, and Learning

  • Preparing professional M&E reports for construction projects

  • Communicating progress to donors, government, and contractors

  • Lessons learned and adaptive management

  • Case Study: Evaluating the impact of a community water supply project

Impact

Where the change lands

Organization Impact

  • Better monitoring of progress against construction schedules and budgets

  • Improved compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards

  • Enhanced accountability and transparency in project reporting

  • Stronger capacity to manage risks and ensure timely completion


Individual Impact

  • Gain specialized skills in M&E for construction and infrastructure projects

  • Learn to develop construction-specific indicators and tracking tools

  • Improve ability to produce actionable progress and evaluation reports

  • Strengthen career opportunities in project management, infrastructure, and M&E

Dates and locations

Upcoming intakes

Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.

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FAQs

Common questions.

Still not sure? Send us a note and a facilitator will get back to you within a business day.

No. It is designed for project managers, engineers, government officers, donors, and M&E professionals in construction and infrastructure.

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For corporate teams

Training 10+ professionals?

We deliver Training on Monitoring and Evaluation of Construction Projects in-house at your offices, at a venue we arrange, or fully virtual. Customise the curriculum against your KPIs, and get a bespoke price for the cohort size you need.