Chapter 2 – Review ‘construction management’

construction management Construction management entails the planning, scheduling, evaluation and controlling of construction tasks or activities to accomplish specific objectives by effectively allocating and utilizing appropriate labor, material, and time resources in a manner that minimizes costs and maximizes customer/owner satisfaction.

construction management What does that really mean? You are really responsible for the following: Time Cost Quality Safety Scope Function

project risks and liabilities

project risks and liabilities CM’s Job Anticipate all risks Response is proactive-to control any negative factors Successful outcome; on time, in budget and per the owners desires/expectations How? By review, by questioning, by anticipating (your knowledge/experience), by those you hire Clear Scope of Work

project delivery methods Project delivery is the process by which all of the procedures and components of designing and building a facility are organized and put together in an agreement that results in a completed project. Starts with a architectural program Proceeds to preliminary plans Then final set of plans and specifications Which delivery methods are available Not matter which delivery method is chosen, three primary players are involved: The Owner The Designer (A, ID, LA or E) The Contractor  

project delivery methods Competitive Bidding (design-bid-build) Construction Manager – At-Risk Construction Manager – Agent Design-Build (team or individual approach) Competitive Sealed Proposals Payment

project-construction managers job duites Estimating the project Administering the contract Managing job site and construction operations Planning and scheduling the project Monitoring project performance Managing project quality Managing project safety

project-construction managers Two most critical skills needed to succeed: Decision Making Problem Solving