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CE 5805 Construction Equipment and Methods is a course that covers various topics related to infrastructure project management including constructability concepts, construction planning, information technology applications, construction methods, systems analysis and optimization, and construction economics. The course aims to help students minimize resource utilization and expenditures to successfully complete construction projects. It involves lectures, tutorials, simulation projects, and a term paper. The course schedule outlines the topics to be covered in each week.

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Ce5805 (0) Intro

CE 5805 Construction Equipment and Methods is a course that covers various topics related to infrastructure project management including constructability concepts, construction planning, information technology applications, construction methods, systems analysis and optimization, and construction economics. The course aims to help students minimize resource utilization and expenditures to successfully complete construction projects. It involves lectures, tutorials, simulation projects, and a term paper. The course schedule outlines the topics to be covered in each week.

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CE 5805 Construction Equipment and Methods

Introduction

David Chua Kim Huat Associate Professor E2-04-08, tel: 65162195 email: cvedavid
David Chua, Department of Civil Engineering, NUS CE5805 Introduction

Introduction
Overview of courses in Infrastructure Project Management Global Infrastructure Project Management Project Feasibility Pareto optimality; AHP Risk Management g CSFs; risk modelling g Internatl Markets & Proj Financing political, cross-cultural elements Value Management implementation; techniques Integrated Construction Logistics and Collaboration Project management and site control Project organization, planning & control, documentation for changes Productivity improvement improvement, lean construction, construction quality assurance Site control, contract management Construction safety and health Information systems
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Course Outline
Constructability Concepts and Implementation (5 hrs)
Concept; C tools l & technologies; h l i implementation i l i & barriers b i

Construction Planning (7 hrs)


Factors aff. methods & equip; q p; temp p works; ; cycle y time determination; ; fleet sizing; planning for earthwork construction; Cash flow planning

Information Technology Applications (8 hrs)


Construction Constr ction sim simulation; lation; 4D CAD

Construction Methods (7 hrs)


Innovation, Survey of methods in civil, industrial, off-shore & building

Systems Analysis and Optimization (8 hrs)


linear programming and transportation models; queuing models

Construction C i Economics E i (4 hrs) h )


Time value of money; Equipment cost; Replacement; Buy; rent or 3 lease
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Course Schedule
Week 1: Introduction and Constructability Concepts Week 2: Constructability Implementation Week 3: Construction Planning Week 4: Construction Planning Week 5: IT Applications Week 6: IT Applications (incl. computer lab on simulation) Week Break W k7 Week 7: IT A Applications li ti Week 8: Construction Method (Invited Lecture/Discussion) Week 9: Construction Economics Week 10:Construction Economics Week 11: Systems Analysis and Optimization Week 12: Systems Analysis and Optimization Week 13: Systems Analysis and Optimization
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Course expectations & grading


Simulation project Invited lectures/videos Tutorials paper p Construction method term p Bonus (participation) Finals 20% 15% 10% 10% % 4% (of CA) 45%

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References
Construction Planning, Equipment and Methods P if /S h Peurifoy/Schexnayder, d McGraw M G Hill Hill, 6th edition, di i 2003 Construction Methods and Management Nunnally, Pearson, 7th edition, 2007 Constructability y Concepts p and Practice edited by JA Gambatese; JB Pocock and PS Dunston, ASCE, 2007 Construction Methods and Planning JR Illingworth, E & FN Spon, 2nd Edition, 1998
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Every construction project is a unique undertaking
What does this really mean? Construction must take into consideration project and site conditions It will ill need d considerable id bl of f project j t pre-planning l i Pace, complexity & cost are incompatible with trial-anderror corrections as work proceeds Selection of methods Goal of planning: minimize i i i resource utilization/expenditures tili ti / dit to t successfully f ll complete project 7
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Scheduling g
When each operation is to be performed

Planning g
What is to be done In what sequence

Planning F ti Function Resource Planning


What amount of resources each operation requires
(Material, manpower, equipment) q p )

constraints

Estimating
How long each operation will take How much each operation is e expected pected to cost
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Planning g Constraints
Contract Laws and regulations Physical and environmental i l Procedural
Examples: Site access, space, geological l i l conditions, size and shape of project Off-site site fabrication Off Sequence (pave or not) Effect on earthwork operations Existing utilities, structures

Construction method S Sequence of f work k


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Effort in pre-award pre award planning
Bidding period Resource commitment to planning a job they may not get (success rate 5-25%) Anticipated cost of not planning depends on: complexity l i of f project j companys risk attitude type of contract (risk apportioning) Extent of competition

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Reasons for construction company failure
Lack of capital cash flow problems Poor estimating Inadequate cost accounting Lack of general management ability Inadequate planning

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Trends
Increasing international competition Greater expectations Increasing complexity Increasing governmental regulation (safety and health) I Increasing i interdependencies i d d i

Exploitations
Rapid changes in technology Wide availability of information via the Internet Increasing speed and ease of communication Larger well-managed construction firms will be able to thrive Increasing use of computers for design and management IT applications with simulation, 4D CAD
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Big Picture State of the Industry


Larger and more complex projects Greater expectations and regulations

Require better better, faster work at lower cost Demand a more collaborative approach

Stiffer competition y Increased number of key stakeholders

Results: St j t performance f Stronger project Faster project delivery More stakeholders Davidsatisfied Chua, Department of Civil Engineering, NUS 13

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Improved project control and delivery systems and practices CE5805 Introduction (0)

Meeting the Challenge

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