Construction Project Management by Rahul

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Project Managment

Construction Project

Management

By RAHUL KATRE


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Structure

I. Basics

II. Introduction to the management

systemIII. Pre-construction planning: planning,

organizing, and staffing

IV. Pre-construction planning: developing

the project planV. Pre-construction planning: planning for

production and support


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Structure (Contd)

VI. Cost and risk control

VII. Policies and procedures

VIII. Purchasing and receivingIX. Subcontractor managment

X. Project layout

XI. Project start-up and closed-out


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I. Basics

A. Selection of management Style

B. Project management definition - the art of

directing and coordinating human andmaterial resources throughout the life of aproject by using modern managementtechniques to achieve predetermined

objectives of scope, cost, time, quality,and participant satisfaction.


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I. Basics (Contd)

C. Five Ms of project management

1. Material

2. Money

3.Manpower

4.Machines

5. Management


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I. Basics (Contd)

D. Functions of project management for construction

Specifying project objectives and plans which includethe delineation of scope, budgeting, scheduling, setting

performance requirements, and selecting projectparticipants

Maximizing efficient resource utilization throughprocurement of labor, material, and equipmentaccording to the prescribed schedule and plan


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I. Basics (Contd)

Implementing various operations throughproper coordination and control of planning,design, estimating, contracting, and

construction in the entire process

Developing effective communication andother mechanisms for resolving conflictsamong the various project participant


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I. Basics (Contd)

F. Seagull Management

Fly in

Make a lot of noise Dump on everybody

Fly off somewhere


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II. Introduction to themanagement system

A. A management system is an orderlyarrangement of functions through whichmanagers get things done

B. Functions Planning - Working out a course of action

Organizing - Putting together interdependent parts

Staffing - Locating, placing, training, promotingpersonnel

Controlling - Checking for deviations, corrective action

Directing - Giving orders and instructions


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II. Pre-construction planning:Planning, Organizing, and Staffing

A. Introduction to planning

Construction projects vary so much that

each project must be planned individually

Planning is accomplished in three steps

Establishing goals

Determining what must be done to achieve thegoals

Effective use of resources


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II. Pre-construction planning:Planning, Organizing, and Staffing

B. Pre-construction planning

C. The planning meeting(s)

D. Organizing and staffing

-See Attachment #4


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Developing the project plan

A. Developing the project plan

B. Developing the project schedule


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V. Pre-construction planning:Planning for production and support

A. Initial Crew Analysis

B. Test models and pilot studies

C. Planning for support activities


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VI. Cost and risk control

A. Introduction to control and controlsystems

B. Labor cost controlC. Risk control: the importance of

documentation


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VII. Policies and procedures

A. Help establish how thing which have to

be done are going to be done

B. Developing policies and procedures for a

jobsite

C. Developing policies and procedures for

administering paper work

D. Project filing procedures


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VIII. Purchasing and receiving

A. Procuring - Locating, buying, ordering, andreceiving materials, supplies, and equipment

Purchasing - involves locating and buying ofmaterials, supplies, and equipment; there is agreat need for discipline in the purchasingprocess

Purchase orders

Responsibility for purchasing


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VIII. Purchasing and receiving(Contd)

Terms and conditions of the purchase tobe specified in the purchase order

Purchase control system

Office and field purchasing

Short form P.O. (used mostly for fieldpurchases)


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B. Expediting - Coordinating the ordering andreceiving of purchased items

Responsibility for expediting must be clearly defined

Expediter must have ALL information required

Expediting is a key coordination function; it requiresexperience and skills


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C. Receiving materials and supplies - 5steps

Jobsite unloading - be careful to minimizehandling

Material inventory - count!

Material inspection - for damages,

conformance with the order Delivery receiving report

Logging in delivery


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IX. Subcontractor management

A. Issuing a subcontract

A contract creates obligations for

both parties; to deal effectively withall contractual obligations, all teammembers must fully know and

understand the contract


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IX. Subcontractor management(Contd)

B. Subcontractor management: a big part ofthe job - 5 major areas

Analyzing bids and issuing subcontracts

Review of subcontractor site requirements

Processing submittals and change orders

Scheduling and coordinating

Controlling quality, safety, and payments


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C. Subcontractor coordination meetings

Purpose

Keep communications between GC and subsopen and candid

Maintain communications among the subs

give all contractors an opportunity to discusstheir problems and learn about the problems

others are facing

Help to schedule and coordinate the project


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Types of meetings

Management meetings

Monthly or bi-monthly meetings with a setagenda for an in-depth status review of job

progress, schedule, submittals, quality, and

safety, and any special problems

Attendance - Owner, A/E, project manager,

superintendent, and major subs

Minutes should be taken and sent to all who

attended plus everybody involved in the subjects

discussed


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Weekly project meetings

These meetings are centered primarily onscheduling and coordination, but can also

cover cleanup, quality, safety, etc. Pre-construction planning meetings

To discuss scope of work, long lead timeitems, material handling and storage

requirements, and activity duration


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X. Project layout (Contd)

Items to consider

Site access and security, number and locationof entrances

On-site access roads: materials, drainage,maintenance, etc.

Job office: location and layout

material storage areas: include subs!

Stockpiling of dirt for backfill

Fabrication areas

Trash removal


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B. Material storage and protection Storing materials so they can be found;

record the location

Protection from weather; followmanufacturers instructions

Allow for mechanized handling

Protection from theft; lights, locks,security devises

Controlling its use; defineresponsibilities for control


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C. Controlling small tools and supplies

Limit access to small tools and supplies

Limit the way they can be obtainedD. Material handling and fabrication

Mechanize when possible

Use assembly line techniques: plan thelocation, plan the flow of materials, planthe special tools and equipment needed


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The secrets of efficient prefabrication

Minimize the moves for materials andworkers

Minimize the hand labor

Remember that the shortest distancebetween two points is a straight line


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XI. Project start-up andclosed-out

A. Start-up

Pre-construction planning, organizing andstaffing have been completed and thenecessary permits have been obtained

Mobilization: the initial ordering andreceiving of material, equipment andmanpower, and the locating of the offices andtrailers to get the project under way

Use start-up checklists!!


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XI. Project start-up andclosed-out (Contd)

B. Close-out

Closing out a project is an essential

activity of project management. A job isnot closed out until it is 100% accepted bythe owner. Momentum and efficiencyestablished in the construction phase

should not be lost to complacency andinefficiency when it comes to close out theproject

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