Microsoft Project is a project management system, which assist the project managers to execute and control the project activities effectively in order to meet the sponsors needs and expectations from a project. Project management involves the planning, scheduling and controlling of the activities in a project Planning – Defining the objectives of the project and(…)
Construction Management
Construction management include a project manager, planning, estimation, scheduling, tendering, contracts, evaluation, time management, monitoring, costing, construction processes, construction equipments, duration. The role of the project manager is important in construction management.
PROJECT MANAGER & PROJECT MANAGEMENT
A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to achieve a particular aim. At the most basic level, a project is actually the response to a need, the solution to a problem. Further it is a solution that promises a benefit especially financial benefit. The fundamental purpose for most projects is to either make money or(…)
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT COST ESTIMATING
Estimating the cost of a proposed construction project is a very complex process containing much variable factors.Proper study, training and experience are needed to become proficient in this area of engineering. There are several categories that can have significant impacts on project costs. The estimator should be aware of them and properly evaluate their effects.(…)
METHODS OF EVALUATION OF EXISTING BUILDINGS
Evaluation of Existing Buildings The available methods are evaluation by structural analysis based on known material properties, dimensions and loading, evaluation by analysis and physical load testing, and evaluation by analysis and structural modeling depending on the nature of the structure and the level of information available about the existing condition of the structure. Evaluation(…)
WRITING SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS
In writing specifications for construction contracts, care must be taken to ensure consistency of requirements throughout and conformity with what is written in other documents. This consistency can be promoted if one person drafts all the documents or, if parts are written by others, one person carefully reads through the whole finished set of documents.(…)
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT COSTS
Construction Project Costs The principal components of a contractor’s costs and expenses result from the use of labors, materials, equipment, and subcontractors. Additional general overhead cost components include taxes, premiums on bonds and insurance, and interest on loans. The sum of a project’s direct costs and its allocated indirect costs is termed the project cost.(…)
CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATION
Construction cost estimation is done to know in advance the expected cost in varying degree of accuracy, at different phases of the project. Owner’s Purpose of Estimate Making investment decision in the conceptual stage. Negotiate and finalize the contract at the implementation phase. To implement cost control measures. Contractor‘s Purpose of Estimate Determine project cost(…)
SKILL SETS OF A PROJECT MANAGER
Project Management Skill sets There are many misconception about what it takes to become a project manager. Many people think that to become a project manager they must be technical expertise in the industry they are managing. Also, many people become a project manager just because they have performed well in the work they were(…)