CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

CONSTRUCTION Defined as creation, renovation, repair and demolition of immobile structure and the alteration of natural topography of the ground. It is the process of translating the plans, specifications and resources into a physical facility to meet the specific requirements of owners within schedule, cost and quality. MANAGEMENT It is the accomplishement of results through the effort of other people. It is a multi disciplinary approach. Ensures coordination of individual efforts to achieve group goals. Responsible for development and allocation of resources and the productivity.

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT In the realms of management, construction industry is somewhat unique and innovation in management is an important resource for meeting the challenges on the site. Involves Formulation of designs, drawings and specifications at an appropriate stage Extensive vision, foresight and awareness of markets. Pre- requisite foe effective construction management: Deployment of right type if people Effective utilizations of resources Trouble shooting by identifying possible hindrance for work. Effective cost control by analysing trends for expenditure. Good leadership by building good team effort. Problems encountered in construction industry: Time overruns Cost overruns Deficiencies in quality of work Lack of harmony MANAGEMENT PROCESS

Planning and decision making

Organising

Management Process

Staffing

Directing and communicating

Controlling

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Planning an decision making4 GOALS To offset uncertainty and change To focus attention on objectives To make economic operations possible To assist managers to control Factors influencing the effectiveness of a decision Quality of a decision (Aim, Cost and Time) Acceptability of decision (to people implementing and to people likely to be affected) Organizing Provides a frame work for action. It is a formal grouping of activities and resources to realize objectives. Required to avoid confusion, conflict, duplication and wastage to achieve set objectives. Staffing An executive function, involves recruitment, selection, compensation, training, retainment, retirement of employees. From top management to operating level Direction and communication Direction Managerial function of guiding, motivating, leading and supervising. Bridges the gap b/w managerial decision and actual implementation. Communication Act of influencing and inducing people to interpret an idea in the manner intended by the speaker. Should not be open to many interpretations. Controlling Effective counterpart to planning.

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0Defined as regulation of work activity in accordance with predetermined plans.

Difference between project management and construction management Project management: Project management is the art of directing and coordinating human and material resources throughout the life of a project by using modern management techniques to achieve predetermined objectives of scope, cost, time, and quality and participation satisfaction. Construction Management: A project delivery system that uses a construction manager to facilitate the design and construction of a project by organizing and directing men, materials, and equipment to accomplish the purpose of the designer. A professional service that applies effective management techniques to the planning, design, and construction of a project from inception to completion for the purpose of controlling time, cost and quality