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Construction Management

Construction project management involves coordinating all elements of a construction project from design through completion. It includes tasks like planning, executing construction works, communication, and problem solving. The basic construction management flow has 7 stages: 1) Design, 2) Pre-Construction, 3) Procurement, 4) Construction, 5) Commissioning, 6) Owner Occupancy, and 7) Project Closeout. Each stage involves specific activities to successfully plan and execute a construction project.

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Construction Management

Construction project management involves coordinating all elements of a construction project from design through completion. It includes tasks like planning, executing construction works, communication, and problem solving. The basic construction management flow has 7 stages: 1) Design, 2) Pre-Construction, 3) Procurement, 4) Construction, 5) Commissioning, 6) Owner Occupancy, and 7) Project Closeout. Each stage involves specific activities to successfully plan and execute a construction project.

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BASIC CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT FLOW

What is Construction Management?


Construction project management refers to the processes needed to successfully
complete a construction project. Construction project managers ensure that all elements
of a construction project are supported and executed efficiently throughout the project
lifecycle.

At its most fundamental level, construction project management handles the coordination,
execution, and planning of a construction project, whether it’s agricultural,
residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, heavy civil, or environmental.

Construction project management typically includes complicated tasks that can shift
wildly, depending on the work at hand, and it requires strong skills in communication,
deep knowledge of the building process, and the ability to problem-solve. Construction
project management is a complex field, requiring knowledge in many different areas like
finance, mediation, law, business, and more.

1. Design

This is the first stage of a construction project, and once it is completed, it signals the
beginning of the bidding process. In design-bid-build contracts, the owner chooses a
contractor based on completed designs.

In this stage, an architect or engineer first assesses the feasibility of the design based on
regulations and codes of the building, as well as the number of rooms, the size of the
building, and the amount of space. Then he or she creates schematic designs or
sketches, researching the type of equipment and materials needed and their cost.

2. Pre-Construction

The bidding process is over and the owner has chosen a contractor. The contractor is
then paired with the project team, including a contract administrator, project manager,
field engineer, and superintendent. Then the team gets the site ready for construction.
They conduct a site examination, test soil, and identify any possible unexpected
situations, like environmental challenges.

3. Procurement

The project team purchases the required equipment, materials, and labor. In other words,
the procurement stage is when the team buys everything it needs to complete the project.
The complexity of this stage depends on the size of the project and the company. Large
national construction companies usually have procurement departments that hire labor
and purchase materials for hundreds of projects at once. On the other hand, for smaller
projects, the superintendent may buy limited quantities of materials from local building
supplies or hire a local laborer.

4. Construction

To kick off the construction phase, the superintendent will arrange a meeting with the
subcontractors and material vendors to set the ground rules for working together. Then
the team must get ready to start construction, completing activities like setting up
temporary storage facilities, securing the site, developing a materials and handling plan,
establishing safety programs, and more. After that, the team begins construction.

5. Commissioning

Once construction is completed, the commissioning stage begins. There are two parts to
the commissioning process. First, the project team must test the systems and equipment
to make sure everything is working correctly before turning over the building to the owner.
Then the team must train the owner’s personnel in the operation and maintenance of the
systems in the new building.

6. Owner Occupancy

When the owner moves into the new building, the warranty period starts. This ensures
that all the materials, equipment, and building quality meet the expectations outlined in
the contract. There are two types of warranties: express warranties (written and
included in the contract) and implied warranties (established or required by law).

7. Project Closeout

This final phase ties up any loose ends. The team formally completes any remaining
contractual obligations to finish the project. They may create a project punch list of any
tasks that didn’t get accomplished and may conduct a post-project review, document
lessons learned, archive project documents, or prepare a project completion report.
CONSTRUCTION METHOD FOR A
BUNGALOW HOUSE

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