COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT

DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM OF QUANTITY SURVEYING
YEAR 4

Name: Jean Nepomuscene NTIRENGANYA

Registration: 219010371

ASSIGNMENT OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES

SUBMITTED ON 17/10/2022
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A. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES AND THEIR DUTIES

I. Duties of town planner on a construction project

Performs professional, administrative, and technical support on land use issues for the Town, primarily
through the Planning Board. Manages the Planning Department and provides technical assistance on all
planning issues; reviews and coordinates all aspects of site plan review, subdivision review, special
permits, and zoning by-law changes. Acts as the chief inter-board liaison on land use issues to other Town
Boards including the Zoning Board of Appeals, Conservation Commission, Community Preservation
Committee, Select Board, and other Boards and Committees as required.

In summary have to:

Planning for new gouging and commercial development

Designing the urban spaces to meet community needs
Checking weather planning lows are being meet
Advising on urban regeneration projects
Writing policies on land use and community needs
Consulting with residents and local businesses about how they want land in their local area to be
used
Providing advice to the public and development

II. Duties of the architect on a construction project

Creating building designs and highly detailed drawings both by hand and by using specialist
computer-aided design (CAD)application
Liaising with construction professionals about the feasibility of the potential project
Considering constraints such as town planning legislation environmental impacts and project
Working closely with a team of other professionals such as project managers, building services
engineers, quantity surveyors, construction managers,
Completing planning applications and taking advice from local authorities, legal professionals,
and governmental new build departments
Writing and presenting reports, proposals, applications and contract
specifying the requirements for each project
Adapting plans according to circumstances and resolving any problems that may arise during
construction
Playing a role in the project and team management
Viewing building sites, proposed locations and client meetings

III. Duties of engineers on construction project

Assist in the development of cost estimates

Review plans and other technical documents
Answer questions regarding the scope and/or timing of the project
Monitor costs and project progress
Maintain control of all project documentation
Create, manage and track RFI’s from the field to the architect/engineer of record
Maintain/update project records
 Assist the project manager/superintendent in creating and distributing the project schedule
Assist project team with conflict resolution between owner, contractor and subcontractor
Turn in submittals from subcontractors to A/E for approval
Assist project manager/owner in getting building permits for the project
Create site SWPPP book and apply for state and local SWPPP permits/NOI’s for the project
Understand appropriate building codes/ regulations
Coordinate project change-order management, creation and negotiation
Conduct and document weekly project owner’s meetings/decisions
Assist the project team with site safety documentation and coordination
Assist the project team with closeout of the project
Assist project accountant with monthly subcontractor billings and pay applications
Assist project manager with assigned tasks

IV. Duties of builder on construction project

Construction Plan Implementation
Construction Plan Implementation
Hiring/Supervising
Construction Permit
Regulation Research
Budgeting
Budgeting

V. Duties of estate surveyor and valuer on construction project

Maintenance of public infrastructures/assets

Act as land economists for infrastructural development schemes
Custodian of land and landed properties
Land dispute arbitrators
Professional property consultation and expertise
Act as Educators and instructors
Employers of labor

VI. Duties of construction/project manager on construction project

Managing construction bids

Creating construction schedules
Planning and monitoring project budget
Hiring and managing the workforce
Finding and managing subcontractors
Managing equipment and materials
Ensuring compliance with safety regulations

VII. Duties of geotechnical engineers on construction project

Perform geotechnical analysis and study to assess construction site condition plan and conduct
geotechnical exploration effectively
Perform field and environmental investigations for construction projects
 Analyze geotechnical findings, perform appropriate calculations and prepare data reports to
manager.
Develop proposals and determine cost and schedule for investigations.
Provide direction to technical team in field inspection activities.
Interact with customers team members to complete the assigned project on time
Evaluate team performance and determine trainings needs to meet performance objectives
Perform Basic office administration tasks when needed
Assist manager in design and evaluation of construction
Develop design drawings and specifications for construction projects
Review and approve geotechnical designs developed by outside consultants
Review construction design proposals and approve geotechnical aspect

VIII. Duties of land surveyor on construction project

Land surveyors measure and map the shape of land.

They gather data for civil engineering and construction projects so that accurate site plans can
be drawn.
Carrying out surveys of the environment with construction projects in mind
Working in diverse sectors, such as construction, property, cartography (maps), offshore
engineering and exploration
Assessing land due for redevelopment
Surveying airports, landfill sites, mines, quarries, pipeline systems and more
Managing and monitoring projects from start to finish
Producing maps using GPS, surveying instruments, digital images and satellite photographs
Analyzing data using geographic information systems (GIS) and drawing charts using
computer-aided design (CAD)
Monitoring changes in the land during the construction process
Writing reports and sharing crucial information with colleagues and clients
Working in an office, with regular site visits.

IX. Duties of safety officer on a construction project

Review contractor’s safety programs

Plan and Implement WHS policies and programs
Conduct safety training for workers
Make on-site inspections
Investigate accidents and incidents
Monitoring the site for compliance
Keeping records of incidents & safety concerns
Develop, monitor and enforce job safety analysis
Prepare and Submit reports
Serving as a liaison
Communication and Information Dissemination

X. Duties of Environmentalist on a construction project

Ensuring environmental regulations are complied with

Liaising with site teams, clients, stakeholders and the wider environmental team
Managing legislative issues for clients, including planning permissions and consents
 Conducting field surveys to establish a baseline for levels of pollutions or
contamination for a site
Interpreting data and writing detailed reports
Keeping up-to-date with the most recent changes in environmental law
Communicating with clients
Researching site history and providing information for clients considering the
purchase
Creating waste management plans
Ensuring that biodiversity recommendations are met on site and protected species are
undisturbed.

XI. Duties of an interior designer on a construction project

Providing advice on the interior layout of a space/building and proposing

reconfigurations.
Generating 2D or 3D interior design plans, drawings, mood boards and project
visualizations.
Curating a considered selection of Furniture, Fixtures and Fittings (FF&E) required for
implementation and procurement.
Supplying projected timelines and product schedules to coordinate trades, purchase
orders and deliveries.
Being the point of contact for construction contractors on site, as well as consulting with
engineers, architects and trade specialists.

B. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THOSE ABOVE PROFESSIONALS

The five different procurement methods in construction are general contracting, design and build,
construction management, joint venture, and private financing. Each method has its advantages and
disadvantages and is best suited for a particular type of project.

General Contracting

This is the conventional procurement method used by most construction firms today. Essentially, a
company or individual provides a design and the contractor builds that design. If a design is completed
before construction begins, this procurement method can provide a clear division of duties and budget.

The primary disadvantage of general contracting is a split division of responsibility and accountability,
which can lead to disagreements about which party is responsible for any problems that arise later.
Design and Build

In this procurement method, the contractor takes all the responsibilities, risks, and
management of both the design and build phases. This usually requires that the
contractor has a large internal staff with excellent facility management staff to manage
all the aspects of the design and build. An alternative would be a company with
a solid and coordinated partnership with other contractors to complete the job.
Construction Management

For developers that specialize in larger, complex projects and that have internal
management resources, construction management may be the best procurement
method. In this system, developers sub-contract every aspect of the project to the
lowest and most qualified bidder.

Although this is a very time-consuming and complex process, companies can save
money by making each component as competitive as possible, as well as maintaining
complete control over the process. This can require a sophisticated supply chain
management process as well.

Joint Venture

Establishing a joint venture is similar to construction management, as it plays off the strengths of different
parties. The big difference is that the main control and accountability are not in the hands of the client, but
are in the control of the joint venture management team.

An effective joint venture works to break down the barriers and eliminate blame between the participating
members and refocus all energy on accomplishing the client’s objectives.
Private Financing

The final procurement method is rarely used, but attractive to clients with shaky financial
backgrounds. Private financing essentially takes the privately sourced funds and lays all construction
responsibilities on the contractor until the project is completed. After the project is done, it is then
transferred to the client.

Conclusion

Selecting your construction procurement method should be based on the resources, budget, and timeline
you have in hand. By balancing all those components, you can choose the procurement method that
makes the most sense for your organization.