What are construction projects? In short, construction projects have inherent characteristics of high levels of complexity, uncertainty and uniqueness (CIB, 2014). Complexity due to technology of modern buildings construction, uncertainty created by the inevitable time for a construction project life cycle and uniqueness of each project. The development process of a project mainly includes eight stages which are ‘inception’, ‘feasibility’, ‘strategy’, ‘pre-construction’, ‘construction’, ‘testing and commissioning’, ‘completion, handover and operation’ as well as ‘post-completion review and in use’. The very first stage of all is ‘inception’ which may take up to 4 months (National Research Council staff et al., 2000) to complete. It is a client-led stage when the clients’ ideas and needs are delivered to the project team. At this stage, the project need is confirmed and the project manager is selected. The project team is also given project, environmental and building information modelling mandates. This stage wraps up with a decision by the clients to move on to a detailed appraisal of the development practicability. The pre-design phase has the significance of understanding the clients’ needs. ‘Feasibility’ is the stage coming after, it is when the clients establish their objectives and review options that help accomplish them. This stage may take up to 9 months (National Research Council staff et al., 2000). A large scope of change of design information may involve
Stage 0 is where the client will start to think about the project team, the client may know or want a certain architect and or consultant on the project due to past experience. Stage 0 is also a chance to look at possible sites if one has not been chosen, or is already owned by the client. This allows the client to do an initial review of the site and determine anything that could be reused or that would need to be
This document serves the purpose of critically analysing the differences that exist between managing construction projects and I.T Projects
The stages of the construction project management differ from the stage of business management, in several respects. For example, construction management first stage is the resolution; it is necessary to identify requirements relating to the project by the owner and choose a consult to help in completing a preliminary assessment for the project and the feasibility, also the impact of its presence in the economic and social development areas. However, planning is the first stage on
Evaluate the importance of understanding the various stages of the project life cycle and its possible contributions to a project.
The first step will be to look at the goals of the project, and align them with the mission of the company. Systematically, the project will be broken into phases: Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing, Coordinating, Budgeting, Evaluating, and Reporting. Each phase will be further broken down into tasks and placed into a work breakdown structure. From this view, one is able to see the entire project duration, critical path, and milestones. The Planning phase is integral in any project. This phase of the project defines project objectives, mission, goals, and approach. In addition, outlining key elements of the project is critical: performance expectations, risks analysis, and contingency plans. However, after completion
Doing a full project analysis, establishing a project group who will approve master, conceptual, and site plans. {With modifications meeting all City/County codes and specifications}
According to Stricker (2013), “Whether a project is large or small, the stages of a project are ultimately the same. Initiate the project, and then move into planning, followed by execution....
The project life cycle consists of the conceptualization phase, the planning phase, the execution phase, and the termination phase.
Construction projects are always unique and risks raise from a number of the different sources. Construction projects are inherently complex and dynamic, and involving multiple feedback processes. A lot of participants – individuals and organizations are actively involved in the construction project, and they interests may be positively or negatively affected as a result of the project execution or project completion. Different participants with different experience and skills usually have different expectations and interests. This naturally creates problems and confusion for even the most experienced project managers and contractors.
At first should the terminology be defined. A project is "a unique set of coordinated activities, with a definite start and finishing point, undertaken by an individual or organisation to meet specific objectives within
The nature and scope of a project is determined at the initiation stage. This involves analyzing the business needs, developing goals, budgets, tasks, deliverables, and the stakeholder analysis. The project planning stage determines the planning team, develops the scope, and identifies work breakdown structure and activities that will be needed to complete deliverables. The planning stage also estimates time and cost activities, develop schedule and risk plan, and gain formal approval for work to begin. The executing stage involves all processes used to meet the project requirement and involves managing people and resources. The process that entails the identification of potential problems and
“Project management is a series of activities embodied in a process of getting things done” (Cleland, 2007, p.51). What stages would be involved on defining the ‘series of activities’ and what needs to be ‘done’? Would a complete definition of the project and its boundaries be directly linked to the project success?
7. The final stage of project development is preparation of specific instructions and other arrangements (such as training sessions) to assure that
Keeping all this in mind, builders have to work alongside clients to satisfy their project needs. Projects are also being built quicker because of the demand to occupy them instantly.
The project management processes consists of discrete and identifiable elements, and activities. To carry out a successful construction project, the project manager need