AR 543: Construction Management

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[Blank] management is a professional service that provides a project's owner(s) with effective management of the project's schedule, cost, quality, safety, scope and function.

Construction

A Construction Manager's responsibility is to the ______ and to a successful project.

owner

The three parties that make up a capital project (excluding the CM) are, the owner, the ______, and the general contractor.

architect/engineer

A ______ project is made up of three parties: the owner, architect/engineer, and the general contractor.

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A ______ oversees on-site operations, such as personnel, materials, and the construction budget.

<p>construction manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

A ______ oversees all phases of the Project, from marketing to administrative needs.

<p>project manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

[Blank] is the process of thinking through and making explicit the goals, objectives, and strategies necessary to bring the project to its life cycles to a successful termination.

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[Blank] involves the development of a strategy for the commitment of resources to support the project objectives and goals.

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[Blank] is the work a manager performs to arrange and relate the work to be done so people can perform it most effectively.

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[Blank] includes activities such as development of organization structure, delegation of responsibility and authority, and establishment of relationships.

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The term project ______ refers to people in the project team who have a certain role or function and are assigned tasks.

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[Blank] is a process in which the managers instruct, guide, and oversee the performance of the workers to achieve predetermined goals.

<p>Directing</p> Signup and view all the answers

[Blank] is said to be the heart of the management process and includes Planning, organizing, and staffing.

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[Blank] the project means managing and tracking the progress of the work, ensuring that it stays timely and meets the project requirements.

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[Blank] is the process of organizing people, systems, activities, and so on so that they work together.

<p>Coordinating</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the initial planning stages of a project, the ______ works closely with its design team and construction partner (general contractor, construction manager, or design-build contractor) to develop detailed drawings, schedules, budgets, and manpower projections before construction starts.

<p>client</p> Signup and view all the answers

During pre-construction there is a developement of ______, schedules, budgets, and manpower projections before construction starts.

<p>detailed drawings</p> Signup and view all the answers

A pre-construction manager must form an understanding of the project, assemble a ______ to do the work, create a strategy and schedule and develop an understanding of the owner's business goals, and align the project to match.

<p>team</p> Signup and view all the answers

[Blank] can include aspects such as scope, budget, details, materials, team, permits and inspections, and communication.

<p>Project</p> Signup and view all the answers

[Blank] defines the space, schedule, and level of finishes needed to meet the project's objectives.

<p>Project scope</p> Signup and view all the answers

Once you have established preliminary project goals and objectives, the team needs to understand what your project ______ is.

<p>budget</p> Signup and view all the answers

With a clear project scope and budget, the team can proceed with ______ for the size, layout, style/character, quality, building materials and systems, and other essential project details.

<p>design plans</p> Signup and view all the answers

To properly prepare bid packages for the various parts of the work, your construction partner will identify potential ______ who have the capabilities and capacity needed to complete work on the project.

<p>subcontractors</p> Signup and view all the answers

[Blank] is the time to thoroughly assess and plan to mitigate risks associated with constructing the project.

<p>Pre-construction</p> Signup and view all the answers

The time put into effective ______ is essential for a construction team, since the team can help ensure that when obstacles arise, they can be overcome effectively and efficiently.

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Flashcards

Construction Management

A professional service that provides a project's owner(s) with effective management of project aspects.

Construction Management Compatibility

Compatible with all project delivery methods, focusing on the owner's needs and project success.

Project Owner’s Role

Commissions the project, funds it directly or via financing.

Architect/Engineer’s Role

Designs the project.

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General Contractor’s Role

Oversees operations and manages subcontractors.

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Construction Manager

Oversees on-site operations, personnel, materials and budget. Represents owner.

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Project Manager

Oversees all project phases, including marketing and administrative needs.

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Planning in Construction

Thinking through goals, objectives and strategies for project success and termination.

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Organizing in Construction

Arranging and relating work for effective performance.

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Staffing in Construction

People in the project team with a specific role, function and assigned tasks.

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Directing in Construction

Managers instruct, guide and oversee worker performance. The heart of the management process.

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Controlling in Construction

Managing and tracking project progress to ensure timeliness and meeting requirements.

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Coordinating in Construction

Organizing people, systems, and activities to work together.

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Pre-Construction Phase

The client collaborating with design team and construction partner for detailed plans.

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Pre-Construction Manager Role

Forming project understanding, assembling a team, strategizing, aligning with owner's goals.

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Pre-Construction Outputs

Scope, budget, details, team, materials, permits, communication.

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Project Scope (Pre-Construction)

Defining project goals, space, schedule, and desired finish levels.

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Project Budget (Pre-Construction)

Establishing preliminary project financial plan.

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Project Details (Pre-Construction)

Creating design plans including layouts, style, quality, materials and systems.

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Project Team (Pre-Construction)

Identifying capable subcontractors for various work aspects.

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Project Permits & Inspections

Assessing the site and determining required authorizations and inspections.

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Project Communication

Ensuring construction team can communicate effectively to solve problems efficiently

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Project Materials (Pre-Construction)

Identifying material needs, order scheduling and efficient procurement.

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Study Notes

  • AR 543 is related to specialization 3: Construction Management
  • The presentation was prepared by Cristina D. Señal and Angelo A. Parungao

Construction Management Overview

  • It is a professional service provided to a project's owner, ensuring effective management.
  • Manages the project's schedule, cost, quality, safety, scope, and function.
  • It is compatible with all project delivery methods.
  • A Construction Manager's (CMs) responsibility is to the owner and ensures a successful project.

The Capital Project Parties

  • Owner: Commissions and funds the project.
  • Architect/Engineer: Designs the project.
  • General Contractor: Oversees day-to-day operations and manages subcontractors.

Construction Manager vs. Project Manager

  • Construction Manager: Oversees on-site operations, including personnel, materials, and the construction budget.
  • Project Manager: Oversees all phases of the project, from marketing to administrative needs, responsible for the project budget and timeline.
  • The CM represents the owner’s interest and provides oversight over the entire project, working to deliver the project on time, within budget, and to the owner's expected standards.

Construction Management Functions

  • Planning: Foresees goals, objectives, and strategies to ensure the project is successful. It involves the development of a strategy for the commitment of resources to support project objectives and goals.
  • Organizing: Relates to managers arranging work so people perform effectively through activities, including Developing an Organization Structure, Delegation of Responsibility and Authority, and Establishment of Relationships.
  • Staffing: Relates to the project team that has a certain role or function and carries out assigned tasks, generating output to help the project progress and reach milestones.
  • Directing: Relates to managers instructing, guiding, and overseeing workers to achieve goals like the management process. Directing is called the heart of the management process and it wouldn't be possible without planning, organizing, and staffing.
  • Controlling: Relates to tracking/managing project work, ensuring timely and meeting of project needs, involving corrective action that also identifies deviations from the plan.
  • Coordinating: It is the process of organizing people, systems, and activities so that they work together.

Pre-Construction Planning - Getting Started

  • In the initial planning stages, the client collaborates with the design team and construction partners to develop detailed drawings, schedules, budgets, and manpower projections.
  • Requires communication between the core team and consultants.

Role of a Pre-Construction Manager

  • They need to Understand a project
  • They need to Assemble a team
  • They need to Develop a strategy and a schedule
  • They need to Understand the owner's business goals and incorporate into project

Pre-Construction Phase Outputs

  • Project Scope determines what needs to be accomplished and the space, schedule, and level of finishes required.
  • Project Budget is established after preliminary project goals and objectives have been achieved.
  • Project Details include design plans for size, layout, style/character, quality, building materials, and systems; the plan will aid creating phases of construction and a schedule for the overall project.
  • Project Team involves identified subcontractors who know the project to bid on the project.
  • Project Permits and Inspections for pre-construction, it is to assess risks/plan.
  • Project Communication to lay the foundation of the project and rely on effective communication.
  • Project Materials is being able to identify the necessary equipment/materials needed for the job.

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