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.(…)
Construction Management
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(…)
CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENTS FOR DIFFERENT PURPOSES
Construction Equipments The selection of the appropriate type and size of construction equipments often affects the required amount of time and effort and thus the job-site productivity of a project. It is therefore important for site managers and construction planners to be familiar with the characteristics of the major types of equipment most commonly used(…)
QUALITY ASSURANCE OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
Quality assurance of construction materials is the responsibility of the purchase department to assure the quality of purchased materials in consultation with production and engineering department. Proper specifications have to be decided and finally conveyed as part of purchase orders. The characteristics/standards of the construction materials need to be put down in purchase orders in(…)