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BFC 32703 SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT Edition N0.2

Assesment : Exercise Chapter 1 Date 15/03/2020
Topic: INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION Due Date Week 6
MANAGEMENT 1 APRIL
2020
Student’s Name : WAN ALISA NAZIRA BT WAN AB Section S5
RAHMAN

Q1 Give the definition of :

i. Triple Bottom Line (TBL)
- The triple bottom line (TBL) is a framework or theory that recommends that companies
commit to focus on social and environmental concerns just as they do on profits. The TBL
posits that instead of one bottom line, there should be three: profit, people, and the
planet
ii. Management
- Management defined as controlling/organizing someone(s) or something(s)
iii. Project
- Defined as “a temporary endeavour undertaken to create a unique product or service”
iv. Construction
- “Construction” is a noun for “building” and commonly recognized as “an act to produce
something or product”
- A construction consists of a collection of activities which need to be arrange according to
the predetermined specification, and within a given time frame
v. Site
- Construction site is a PLACE to transform, exploit and utilize several basic resources such
as manpower, materials, and machines into a physical product
vi. Project Management
- The application of knowledge, skill, tools and techniques to project activities in order to
meet or exceed stakeholder needs and expectations from a project
vii. Construction Management
- Construction Management is management of the development, conservation and
improvement of the built environment; exercised at a variety of levels from the site and
project, through the corporate organizations of the industry and its clients, to society as
a whole; embracing the entire construction value stream from inception to recycling, and
focusing upon a commitment to sustainable construction; incorporating a wide range of
specialist services; guided by a system of values demonstrating responsibility to
humanity and to the future of our planet; and informed, supported and challenged by an
independent academic discipline
viii. Site Management
- A combination of site activities which mainly the organization of turning necessary
resources into a finished product.

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Q2 List project characteristics.
1. Unique
2. Constraints
3. Defined goals
4. Limited resources
5. Limited period of time
6. Not repetitive

Q3 Explain THREE (3) Basic Management Activities.

1. Planning, consist of define objective, defined resources needed in the project and develop strategy
2. Implementation, consist of distribute resources, supervise implementation, coordinate activities and
motivate workers
3. Controlling, which are compare between progress and planning, reporting and settle problems

Q4 Sketch the construction process.

Q5 Explain THREE (3) function of project management for construction.

1. Specifying project objective and plans which include the delineation of scope, budgeting, scheduling,
setting performance requirements and selecting project participant
2. Maximizing efficient resource utilization through procurement of labor, material and equipment
according to the prescribed schedule and plan
3. Developing effective communication and other mechanisms for resolving conflicts among the various
project participant.

Q6 Sketch the sustainable chart approach by Yang et, al. (2005). Briefly explain what do you understand
about the chart.
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Q7 Discuss what is TBL.
1. The TBL is an accounting framework that incorporates three dimensions of performance: social,
environmental and financial. This differs from traditional reporting frameworks as it includes
ecological (or environmental) and social measures that can be difficult to assign appropriate means
of measurement. The TBL dimensions are also commonly called the three Ps: people, planet and
profits. We will refer to these as the 3Ps.

Q8 What is Construction Industry Transformation Programme (CITP)?

1. CITP is Malaysia's national agenda to transform the construction industry to be highly productive,
environmentally sustainable, with globally competitive players while focused on safety and quality
standards

Q9 Explain FOUR (4) element of CITP.

1. Quality, safety and professionalism are primary prerequisites towards transforming our national
construction into a responsible, developed industry.
2. Environmental sustainability agenda in the construction industry will be robustly developed and rolled
out as a model to the emerging world
3. Productivity is the primary engine of growth towards Malaysia’s high-income target
4. Internationalization will drive the Malaysian construction players to gain prominence as global players
on the international platform as well as significantly elevate its position on the domestic front.

Q10 List ELEVEN (11) of management function in organizational approach follow by frequency.
1. Forecast
2. Planning
3. Organizing
4. Commanding
5. Coordinating
6. Motivating

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7. Staffing
8. Leading
9. Influencing
10. Directing
11. Controlling

Q12 From the definition of project by PMI (USA), APM (UK) & IPMA (Holland), give the importance of the
project’s characteristic.

Q13 List SEVEN (7) of critical component in project follow by frequency.

1. Cost/budget
2. Time/schedule
3. Quality
4. Scope
5. Resources
6. Overall client satisfaction
7. Keep an equilibrium

Q14 List the general sequence of project phases.

1. Operation & Maintenance
2. Design & Engineering
3. Disposal of facility
4. Market demands or perceived needs
5. Startup for Occupancy
6. Procurement & Construction
7. Conceptual planning & Feasibility study

Q15 What the difference between manufactured and construction.

1. “Manufactured” products begin with an initial design and it will be produced according to the market
analysis and what are the respective customers wanted. Initially, they will not have a customer until
the product is being displayed on a market shelves.
2. “Construction” product will started according to the demand and request by a respective customer, or
simply the client. The process also need to have a feasibility studies (consists of market survey,
design, and so on), but with the help of input from the client who funded the project itself

Q16 Briefly explain about the statement of “construction is unique”.

1. Skills
2. Knowledge

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3. Construction techniques
4. Pattern of relationship between parties
5. The environment where the particular construction takes place

Q17 Sketch Project Life Cycle.

Q18 State the importance resource in construction.

1. Money
2. Manpower
3. Machineries
4. Materials

Q19 Why site planning is very importance?

1. A proper site planning is a must, where it will concurrently support the site operations and effective
flow of resources without compromising the safety and health needs

Q20 Who is Project Manager (PM)?

- Project Manager is usually the leader throughout the whole project lifecycle

Q21 Who is Construction Manager (CM)?

- Responsible for safety, money, quality, time and environment.

Q22 Who is Site Manager (SM)?

- Responsible for survey exiting site condition, site photograph, design temporary site
layout, master programme, forecasting & scheduling resources, requirements for
meetings, scheduling for meetings, planning for temporary building & site mobilization.

Q23 Explain the summary of several characteristics and approach by PM, CM and SM.

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Q24 Sketch the life cycle of a whole project lifecycle .