Construction Project Phases Quiz

Chapter 1: Introduction to Sustainable Construction Management

• This chapter introduces sustainable construction management.
• It outlines the importance and elements of sustainable construction.

Test Dates

• Test 1: April 28, 2021 (Wednesday), 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes), Online (UTHM Author), Covering Chapters 1 & 2
• Test 2: June 9, 2021 (Wednesday), 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes), Online (UTHM Author), Covering Chapters 3 & 4

Sustainable Construction

• Focuses on the social, environmental, and financial dimensions of project performance.
• Traditional frameworks only consider economic aspects.
• The three Ps - People, Planet, and Profit - are key elements.

What is Needed

• Expanding future options: Restricting future social choices or limiting future generations' experiences should be avoided.
• Design for nature: Re-design the built environment to address carrying capacity issues.
• Taking affirmative action: Reduce negative environmental impacts of past development.

Basics of Sustainability

• Global impact: Actions in one area affect others globally.
• Urgency: Many people already face unsustainable conditions, especially children, women, and the poor.
• Ethical concerns: Inequalities create power imbalances.

Construction Industry Transformation Programme (CITP)

• A program to drive excellence in the Malaysian construction industry.
• 4 Strategic Thrusts focused on sustainability, quality, productivity, and internationalization.

The Funnel System

• The diagram depicts the challenge of achieving sustainability with growing population and resource constraints while increasing global demand.
• A complex interplay between decreased availability of resources and growing demands requires a shift in planning and decision-making to address.

Design as a Sustainability Solution

• Most environmental issues stem from poor development decisions.
• Low-cost interventions and designed solutions can improve conditions.
• Designing cities to decouple economic growth from environmental impact ensures a high quality of life while using fewer resources.

Management Overviews

• Management history: Practices trace back to ancient civilizations (5000 BC) & Sumerian priests.
• Management activities include planning, implementation, and controlling.

Definition of Project

• Project Management Institute (PMI) definition: A temporary endeavor to create a unique product or service.
• Temporary means projects have a start and end.
• Unique means the outcome is different from similar projects.

Project

Characteristics

• Unique: Each project is different from others.
• Constraints: Limited resources and time availability for each project.
• Defined goals: Projects are initiated to meet pre-defined objectives.

Critical Components in a Project

• Cost/budget
• Time/schedule
• Quality
• Scope
• Resources
• Overall client satisfaction

The 9 Principles of Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)

• Project integration management
• Scope management
• Time management
• Cost management
• Quality management
• Human resources management
• Communications management
• Risk management
• Procurement management

Project Management Process Groups

• Initiating: Authorization to start.
• Planning: Defining project scope and objectives.
• Executing: Completing required work.
• Monitoring and Controlling: Tracking, reviewing, and regulating to make required adjustments.
• Closing: Formally completing the project, phase, or contract.

The Project Manager

• The project manager's role leads and directs the entire project lifecycle.
• This involves task management relating to technical aspects, human resource management, and information technology.

Project Management Skills

• Communication skills
• Critical thinking & problem-solving
• Team skills
• Leadership skills
• Lifelong learning
• Ethics/professionalism

Definitions of Construction

• Construction is the act of building or creating (i.e., from scratch, remodeling, or upgrading).
• It differs from manufacturing in how products are developed in response to customer demand.

Construction Process

• Component production
• Component transportation
• Planning
• Design
• Construction & assembly
• Operation & maintenance
• Disassembly/demolition

Site Management

• A site is a location for resource transformation to a physical product.
• Site activities require planning for resources, personnel, and scheduling to ensure efficient operations.
• The site manager oversees the process, resource flows, and conflict resolution, ensuring adherence to regulations and safety standards.

Important Elements in Construction Site Management

• Schedule acceleration
• Sub-contractor management
• Site layout
• Material management
• Workforce management
• Weather considerations
• Activities/trade sequencing

Site Protection Plan

• Proactive and reactive measures to handle construction site pollution.
• Activities can include erosion and sedimentation controls, pollution prevention, reduced site disturbance, and environmentally friendly operations.

Project Life Cycle

• Contains sequential phases beginning with conceptualization and ending with completion.
• Impacts vary depending on project aspects. Including unique aspects and technologies utilized.

Project Management Definitions

• Defining specific objectives and plans outlining scope, budgeting, scheduling, performance, and participants.
• Efficient resource utilization.
• Implementing processes for planning, design, estimating, contacting, and construction.
• Effective communication and conflict resolution among project participants.