Y. B.
Patil Polytechnic, Akurdi, Pune
Md
Ridhay
Name:- MananAzar
Jaydeep
Tushar Agarwal
Patel
Patel
Deepak
Santosh Ingole
Sutar
project name :- Construction management
Course:- Civil Engineering
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3011
Roll NO:- 3026
3032
3022
Subject:- CMA
What is construction management :-
Construction management is the process of planning, coordinating, and
overseeing a construction project from start to finish. It involves
managing the various aspects of a project, such as time, cost, quality,
safety, and resources, to ensure that the construction is completed
successfully, on time, within budget, and to the required standards..
The CM represents the owner’s interest and provides oversight over
the entire project directly for the owner. His/her mandate is to work
with all parties to deliver the project on time, at or under budget, and
to the owner’s expected standard of quality, scope, and function.
A 2013 study by McGraw-Hill Construction and supported by the CMAA
Foundation showed that using professional CMs saved money, avoided
or mitigated problems, and produced higher quality results for owners.
Construction management process :-
1. Pre-Construction Phase:
•Planning: Defining project scope, goals, and objectives.
•Design: Collaborating with architects and engineers for project plans.
•Budgeting: Estimating costs and developing a project budget.
•Scheduling: Creating a timeline for project completion.
2. Procurement Phase:
•Contractor Selection: Choosing contractors, suppliers, and subcontractors.
•Bidding: Issuing requests for bids and evaluating proposals.
3. Construction Phase:
•Site Preparation: Preparing the construction site and setting up infrastructure.
•Construction Execution: Overseeing construction work, ensuring plans, timeline, and budget are followed.
•Quality Control: Monitoring work to meet quality standards.
3. Post-Construction Phase:
•Inspection and Handover: Conducting inspections and ensuring completion.
•Close-Out: Finalizing paperwork, contracts, and warranties.
•Maintenance: Providing maintenance plans for the client.
Roles and responsibilities :-
Project Manager: Manages the project's planning, execution, and monitoring, ensuring it meets
deadlines, budgets, and stakeholder expectations.
Construction Manager: Oversees the entire construction project, ensuring it stays on schedule,
within budget, and meets quality and safety standards.
Site Superintendent: Supervises daily operations on-site, ensuring the project runs smoothly,
workers are managed, and safety standards are upheld.
Cost Estimator: Prepares detailed cost estimates for the project and monitors ongoing expenses to
ensure financial control.
Architect: Designs the project's structure, creating blueprints and ensuring compliance with
building codes and regulations.
Engineer: Provides technical expertise to ensure the design is feasible, safe, and compliant with
engineering standards.
Contractor/Subcontractor: Executes specific construction tasks, providing the necessary labor,
materials, and equipment.
Safety Officer: Ensures safety regulations are followed, conducts inspections, and
trains workers on safety procedures.
Quality Control Inspector: Monitors construction processes to ensure work meets
required quality standards and specifications.
Procurement Manager: Manages the purchase and timely delivery of materials and
equipment while ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.
Construction management Techniques
1. Project scheduling.
2. Cost management.
3. Risk Management:
4. Lean Construction
5. Building Information Modelling (BIM).
6. Value Engineering
7. Quality Management
8. Communication Management
9. Contract Management
10. Sustainability
Needs of project management :-
Running a feasibility study before beginning the project.
Following every step in the project initiation phase to make sure your team is prepared
for success.
Setting up a proactive risk management process, like a risk register.
Creating a work breakdown structure (WBS) to capture all of your project deliverables
and sub-deliverables.
Using the critical path method to identify the best timeline for the project.
Following cost management best practices both before and during the project.
Effectively communicating with your project team and stakeholders.
Following resource management best practices.
Defining clear workflows in a centralized source of information.
Construction management tools :-
Project Management Software: Procore, Builder trend, CoConstruct
Scheduling Tools: Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Smartsheet
Building Information Modeling (BIM): Revit, Autodesk Bim 360
Cost Management Tools:Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate, ProEst
Document Management Tools: PlanGrid, Bluebeam
Collaboration Tools: Slack, Microsoft Team
Safety Management Tools: Safety Culture (iAuditor), Procore Safety Program
Field Management Tools: Fieldwire, Raken
Challenges in construction management :-
Scheduling Delays: Delays caused by poor scheduling, weather, material shortages, or labor issues.
Budget and Cost Overruns: Difficulty in accurate cost estimation, leading to budget issues due to unforeseen
circumstances.
Quality Control Issues: Ensuring consistent quality throughout all stages of the project can be challenging.
Labor Shortages: Difficulty in finding skilled workers or managing workforce availability.
Regulatory Compliance: Adhering to building codes, zoning laws, and environmental regulations
Communication Breakdown: Miscommunication between contractors, clients, and stakeholders causing
errors or conflicts.
Scope Creep: Changes in project scope or client requests leading to cost and timeline issues.
Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating potential risks, such as site conditions or financial instability.
Benefits of construction management :-
Improves project efficiency by managing schedules, resources, and tasks.
Mitigates risks by identifying potential issues early and developing strategies to minimize
impact
Ensures quality by meeting required standards through monitoring and inspections.
Controls costs by reducing budget overruns and unnecessary expenses.
Enhances communication among stakeholders, reducing misunderstandings and conflicts
Optimizes resource management for better use of materials, labor, and equipment.
Promotes safety by ensuring compliance with safety regulations and reducing accidents.
Boosts client satisfaction by delivering projects on time, within budget, and with quality
