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The document introduces construction management and outlines the typical phases of a construction project as preconstruction, procurement, construction, and closeout. It also defines what a project is, discusses the project life cycle and key parameters for determining tasks, and provides examples of major construction project types and typical project participants.

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1.0 Introduction To Construction Management 1

The document introduces construction management and outlines the typical phases of a construction project as preconstruction, procurement, construction, and closeout. It also defines what a project is, discusses the project life cycle and key parameters for determining tasks, and provides examples of major construction project types and typical project participants.

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INTRODUCTION TO

CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1.Learn about PROJECT;


2.Understand the PROJECT LIFE CYCLE;
3.Know the PHASES of a CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT.
PROJECT

A project is defined, whether it is in construction or


not, by the following characteristics:
- A defined goal or objective.
- Specific tasks to be performed.
- A defined beginning and end.
- Resources being consumed.
PARAMETERS TO DETERMINE WHAT TASKS
TO INCLUDE IN YOUR PROJECT

• DELIVERABLES
• KEY DATES
• COMPLETION CRITERIA DKCEP
• EXPECTATIONS
• POTENTIAL RISKS
PARAMETERS TO DETERMINE WHAT TASKS TO
INCLUDE IN YOUR PROJECT

Deliverables: These are tangible products, services, or


results that you’ll produce during your project.
Somewhere in your project should be tasks that reflect
the delivery of each deliverable.

Key Dates: In addition to the project end date, do you


have to meet other key dates along the way?
ASC

DELIVERABLES

KEY DATES
PARAMETERS TO DETERMINE WHAT TASKS TO
INCLUDE IN YOUR PROJECT

Completion Criteria: How will you know when you’re


done? Do you start up the new service and that’s it, or
do you have to test it for a week before your job is
done? Knowing your completion criteria gives your
team something specific to aim for and helps you create
the last phase of your project.
PARAMETERS TO DETERMINE WHAT TASKS TO
INCLUDE IN YOUR PROJECT

Expectations: Knowing what you expect from your


team, management, and yourself can help you identify
some tasks. If you expect your team to hold a quarterly
debriefing meeting and submit a progress report, you
might include such a task in your project. If you expect
management to sign off on a prototype, a task such as
Prototype Approval is logical.
PARAMETERS TO DETERMINE WHAT TASKS TO
INCLUDE IN YOUR PROJECT

Potential Risks: Identifying potential problem areas can


help you build in some checks and balances to help
avoid or minimize them. For example, you may create
tasks that contain terms such as Q&A, Testing, Review,
Debrief, and Revise to monitor or fix problems along the
way.
THE PROJECT LIFE CYCLE

The project life cycle may be


viewed as a process through
which a project is implemented
from beginning to end.
THE PROJECT LIFE CYCLE
PHASES OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

PRECONSTRUCTION PROCUREMENT CONSTRUCTION CLOSEOUT

PPCC
PRECONSTRUCTION

The preconstruction phase of a project can be broken into


conceptual planning, schematic design, design
development, and contract documents.

CSDC
PRECONSTRUCTION

Conceptual design:
- Very important for the owner.
- During this stage the owner hires key consultants including the designer
and project manager, selects the project site, and establish a conceptual
estimate, schedule, and program.
- The owner must gather as much information as possible about the project.
- The most important decision is to proceed with the project or not.
PRECONSTRUCTION

Schematic design:
- During this phase, the project team investigates alternate design solutions,
materials and systems.
- Completion of this stage represents about 30% of the design completion
for the project.
PRECONSTRUCTION

Design development:
- Designing the main systems and components of the project.
- Good communication between owner, designer, and construction manager
is critical during this stage because selections during this design stage affect
project appearance, construction and cost.
- This stage takes the project from 30% design to 60% design.
PRECONSTRUCTION

Contract documents:
- Final preparation of the documents necessary for the bid package such as
the drawings, specifications, general conditions, and bill of quantities.
- All documents need to be closely reviewed by the construction manager
and appropriate owner personnel to decrease conflicts, and changes.
- With the contract documents are almost complete; a detailed and complete
cost estimate for the project can be done.
PROCUREMENT PHASE
(BIDDING AND AWARD PHASE)

- The project formally transits from design into construction.


- This stage begins with a public advertisement for all interested bidders or
an invitation for specific bidders.
- In fast-track projects, this phase overlaps with the design phase.
- If the project is phased, each work package will be advertised and bid out
individually.
- It is very important stage to select highly qualified contractors. It is not
wise to select the under-bid contractors.
CONSTRUCTION PHASE

- The actual physical construction of the project stage.


- This stage takes the project from procurement through the final
completion.
- It is the time where the bulk of the owner’s funds will be spent.
- It is the outcome of all previous stages (i.e., good preparation means
smooth construction).
CLOSEOUT PHASE

- Transition from design and construction to the actual use of the constructed
facility.
- In this stage, the management team must provide documentation, shop drawings,
as-built drawings, and operation manuals to the owner organization.
- The as-built drawings are the original contract drawings adjusted to reflect all the
changes that occurred.
- Assessment of the project team’s performance is crucial in this stage for avoiding
mistakes in the future.
- Actual activity costs and durations should be recorded and compared with that
was planned. This updated costs and durations will serve as the basis for the
estimating and scheduling of future projects.
MAJOR TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

- Residential housing construction includes houses and high-rise


apartments.

- Institutional and commercial building encompasses a great


variety of project types and sizes, such as schools and universities,
medical centers and hospitals, sports facilities, shopping centers,
warehouses and light manufacturing plants, and skyscrapers for
offices and hotels.

RISI
MAJOR TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

- Specialized industrial construction usually involves very large


scale projects with a high degree of technological complexity, such
as oil refineries, steel mills, chemical processing plants and coal-
fired or nuclear power plants.

- Infrastructure and heavy construction includes projects such as


highways, tunnels, bridges, pipelines, drainage systems and sewage
treatment plants.
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS PARTICIPANTS
ODCP
- The owner is the individual or organization for whom a project is to be built under a contract.
The owner owns and finances the project.

- Examples of design professionals are architects, engineers, and design consultants. The
major role of the design professional is to interpret or assist the owner in developing the
project’s scope, budget, and schedule and to prepare construction documents.

- The construction professionals are the parties that responsible for constructing the project.

- The project manager is the individual charged with the overall coordination of the entire
construction program for the owner. These include planning, design, procurement, and
construction.

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