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AGGOR, Francis Yao
ASARE, Eileen Stephanie
DjAnGmAh, Emmanuel
OFOSU–ENNIN, Kofi
OKEREKE, Nkechinyere
TApSOBA, Haruna
KWANING, Farouk Anane
Construction managementConstruction management is the efficient and economic application of the required resources, to realize a quality constructed facility within a particular time frame and budget.
Construction management
The aim of a construction manager is to produce a quality facility on time and within budget to meet a client’s requirements. (halpin & senior, 2011).
originConstruction management originated in the 1950s, but was generally acknowledged as a professional service during the 1960s.
originThe need for a new service was the Owner’s need for accurate and knowledgeable guidance throughout the entire life cycle of a project due to the increased size complexity of projects.
Construction hierarchyowner Construction
manager
contractorarchitect
sub-contractors Structural
engineer
Electrical engineer
Mechanical engineer
Landscape architect
functions of a construction manager
• Project management planning.
• Cost management.
• Time management.
functions of a construction manager
• Quality management.
• Contract administration.
• Safety management
project management planning• This involves scheduling
and co-ordination of construction activities in order to meet deadlines.
project management planning• These work plans ensures
the smooth and co- ordinated day to day running of the
project.
qcost management• This entails managing
financial aspects of the project, including trade contract valuations, claims and administration of contract charges.
q cost management
• The CM initiates action by the client and project team to mitigate delays or cost overrun.
time management
• Time frames are assigned to the various phases of the construction process to ensure the effective and efficient use of time.
time management
• An advantage of phasing the project eliminates any additional cost that the client may incur due to inflation.
Quality control• Here the CM asses the buildability
and construction methodologies that are employed in construction.
Quality control• Here the CM asses the buildability
and construction methodologies that are employed in construction.
Quality control
• Monitoring and reporting on overall progress, advising on issues related to trade contractor performance and forecasting the impact of design changes
Contract administration
• Preparing and collating pre-qualification and tender documentation together with the administration and negotiation of the tender process.
Contract administration
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients, representing the owner or developer.
Safety management
• The CM ensures safety on the site by enforcing safety measures such as using the right implements for designated work, provision of safety nets and fire alarm systems.
benefits• Owners are protected from
unnecessary liability.
• Design and construction schedule is optimized and accelerated.
benefits
• Reduction in overall project cost, working within budget and a time frame.
challenges• Co-ordination risk and
increased likelihood of design change.
• Reliance on management capability of construction manager.
challenges• Construction manager and
professional team owe duty of care and liability only.
notable cm projects.Atlanta and Futton countyStadium.Heery and heeryarchitects.
broklyn bridge. roebling family.
references• Berman, G.S., 2002. The Morphing Of The
Architect’s Role And How It Is Impacting The Construction Manager.
• Bolivar, S.A. & Halpin, D.W., 2011. Construction Management. 4th ed. Hamilton Press.
• Graham, H.A. et al., 2012. Construction Management.
• Heery, G.T., 2011. A History of Construction Management, Program Management And Development Management.
• Langdon D. & Rawlinson, S., 2006. Procurement: Construction Management. Building Magazine. 35(6), pp. 10-12.