Construction Engineering and Management (Group 4) : Topics To Be Discussed
Construction Engineering and Management (Group 4) : Topics To Be Discussed
Construction Engineering and Management (Group 4) : Topics To Be Discussed
Topics to be Discussed
Construction Engineering – professional DISCIPLINE that deals with designing, and planning of
infrastructures.
Construction Management – professional SERVICE that uses specialized project management
techniques to oversee the planning, design, and construction of a project from its beginning to
its end.
One of the core branches of Civil Engineering
Involves application of technical and scientific knowledge to infrastructure construction projects.
Represent disciplines that focus on designing and overseeing the actual construction or project
execution.
United States
o Construction courses are only specialty topics in civil engineering for several decades.
o In 1900s, the standards for skills and knowledge were increased in all fields.
o After World War II, construction engineering community was established with 2 goals:
1. recognition as a discipline
2. survival as a formal engineering field of academic study
Texas A&M University in 1946 after hiring Robert Peurifoy
Frederick H. Kellogg of University of Mississippi
Eugene Grant at Stanford University
Walter Voss at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
o In the next decade, construction engineering and management was questioned as a true
academic pursuit.
o In early 1960s, the world witnessed the initiation of graduate construction engineering
and management programs at some universities.
Over 40 of these programs existed in 1980s
An increase in the number of academics receiving doctorate degrees under
construction within civil engineering departments
Today, there are 120 full-time faculties in civil engineering-based construction
programs distributed among 52 universities in the US
1. Time-driven
o The time limit for completion of project shall be defined.
2. Unique
o The project should be unique as well as complex. It involves different stages of planning
and designing
3. Cost effective
o The total cost of construction project shall be defined and project shall be completed
within the given budget
4. Complex
o The Construction project is complex and it involves a number of individuals from
different departments. The construction project shall consists of a number of associated
activities contributing to the project as a whole
Participants in Project Construction
1. Client - the owner of the facility or project and the one defining the requirements of the
project, often setting the parameters such as the allotted budget and deadlines.
2. Investor - have a large impact in the allotment of the funds needed to fulfill the necessities
of the project.
3. Contractor - a person who builds or perform works on buildings and execute most of the
construction work.
4. Designer - carry out the design of the project, may it be functional, aesthetic or structural.
5. Project Manager - render certain services on contract basis.
6. Consultant - Third-party consultants may or may not be the Primary Designers, and are
more specialized in a particular field. A consultant works on a project-basis and works with
often highly specialized tasks.
Pre-Construction Phase
1. Project Initiation
o During the first phase, the objective and the feasibility of the project are determined.
This is a crucial stage of the whole process since it can indicate whether this project is a
good opportunity or not. If necessary, a feasibility study is conducted and based on its
results a recommended solution/plan is issued.
o Once everything is decided, a project initiation document (PID) is created. The project
initiation document provides the groundwork for the construction plan and is one of the
most vital artifacts in project management
2. Planning Phase
o also known as scope management
o where the team singles out all the work to be done
o main priority is to plan time, costs and resources for the project.
3. Construction Phase
o Review plans and documents for Construction.
o Assists owner to pre-qualify Suppliers, General Contractors & Sub-contractors.
o Conduct pre-bidding conferences to local suppliers and sub-contractors.
o Assists the Owner issue Notices of Award and Notices to Proceed.
o Conducts Pre-construction meetings with awarded local suppliers and sub-contractors.
o Assists the Contractors to set up quality control.
o Inspect works in progress to make sure that Plans and Specifications are followed.
o Coordinate with Designers for construction queries and verifications on site.
o Witness test of materials and equipment to ensure that Plans and Specifications are
being followed.
4. Billing
o Review all applications for progress billing by Contractors and Suppliers the submit
recommendations to Owner and Consultants.
o Review documents and monitor all change orders for legitimacy and fairness
5. Project Administration
o Conducts a weekly site coordination meeting and prepare minutes to be submitted to
Consultants and Owner.
o Issue non-compliance notices to Contractors and Suppliers if they fail to comply with
their contractual obligations.
o Coordinate with Consultants and Contractors regarding issuances, clarifications, and
interpretations of plans and specifications.
o Prepares purchasing schedule for Owner Supplier Materials (OSM) to guide the Owner
o Coordinate delivery of OSM.
o Inspect OSM before turn-over to Contractors.
o Maintains filing of project records, jobsite logbooks, change order documents, billings of
contractors & suppliers, submittals, shop drawings, minutes of meetings, test results
and other construction documents.
o Establishes safety, sanitations and security requirements. Monitors compliance of
Contractors with these.
Post Construction
o final stage of the project that represents its official completion
Conducts inspection with the Owner and Consultants upon the advice of
Contractors.
Prepare final punch list showing the items that needs to be corrected.
Assist the Owner test equipment and make final adjustments.
Review as-built drawings, equipment operating and maintenance manuals
submitted by the Contractors and Suppliers.
Assist the Owner issuance of acceptance certificates.