2.3.1 Management of the Project
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Which of the following is NOT covered in this chapter?

  • The role of the project manager (correct)
  • Project management as a separate professional service
  • Construction management as a form of project delivery
  • Types of Construction Project Delivery
  • Who is the person in an architect's office who directs and administers an architectural project?

  • The principal or partner-in-charge
  • The design team leader
  • The senior architect
  • The project manager (correct)
  • What is an important characteristic of an effective project manager?

  • Being a partner-in-charge
  • Being a senior architect
  • Having experience in the practice of architecture and management (correct)
  • Having experience in construction management
  • What does good project management involve?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For small projects, who may carry out several of the tasks themselves?

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

    For large and complex projects, how many people typically participate in the same task?

    <p>It varies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the project manager?

    <p>Achieving the firm's financial objectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following agreements is preferable for the project manager to use?

    <p>Canadian Standard Form of Agreement Between Client and Architect — Abbreviated Version: RAIC Document Seven</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the project manager's goal in terms of project cost control?

    <p>To administer the design and construction of the best possible project within the available funds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the project manager responsible for when coordinating engineers and other consultants?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT crucial to the success of a project?

    <p>Social media presence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of scheduling technique is usually appropriate for scheduling architectural projects?

    <p>Simple bar charts and milestone charts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a task that should be done during project closeout?

    <p>Preparing CAD record drawings for the client</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with project documents during project closeout?

    <p>They should be archived for future use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of developing a database for future work?

    <p>To create re-usable construction details or specifications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which publication is NOT referenced in the text?

    <p>Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 'Checklist for the Management of the Architectural Project'?

    <p>To schedule and record the status of principal tasks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the text?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an effective project manager in the field of architecture?

    <p>Being aggressive in attacking every problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key responsibilities of an effective project manager in architecture?

    <p>Delegating well</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the qualities an effective project manager should possess when it comes to modifying a project?

    <p>Being able to meet a client's changing goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the skills an effective project manager should have in order to achieve project goals?

    <p>Being able to motivate the staff</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the qualities an effective project manager should possess when it comes to time management?

    <p>Having a conscious sense of time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the skills an effective project manager should have in order to communicate effectively?

    <p>Being able to converse intelligently with clients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the qualities an effective project manager should possess when it comes to giving credit to the design team?

    <p>Being able to modify a project to meet client's changing goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: An effective project manager in architecture should always prioritize budget control over achieving high design standards

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

    True or false: An effective project manager in architecture should delegate all tasks to the design team

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

    True or false: An effective project manager in architecture should have the ability to modify a project to meet a client's changing goals

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

    True or false: An effective project manager in architecture should only listen to team members and not consider the opinions of others involved in a project

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

    True or false: An effective project manager in architecture should have a conscious sense of time and be aware of task deadlines

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

    Study Notes

    Project Management in Architecture

    • The project manager is responsible for directing and administering an architectural project.

    Characteristics of an Effective Project Manager

    • Has the ability to modify a project to meet a client's changing goals
    • Has a conscious sense of time and is aware of task deadlines
    • Possesses the skill to communicate effectively
    • Gives credit to the design team
    • Has the ability to prioritize and balance competing demands (e.g., budget control vs. achieving high design standards)

    Project Management Tasks

    • Coordinating engineers and other consultants
    • Carrying out several tasks themselves (for small projects)
    • Delegating tasks to the design team (but not all tasks)

    Project Closeout

    • Involves completing project documents
    • Project documents should be reviewed and finalized
    • A database for future work should be developed

    Important Concepts

    • Good project management involves balancing competing demands
    • Prioritizing budget control over achieving high design standards is not always the best approach
    • Delegating all tasks to the design team is not effective project management
    • Listening only to team members and ignoring the opinions of others involved in a project is not effective project management

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