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Construction management and project management are closely linked. However, a number
of key differences between the two types of management do exist.
Construction projects are usually carried out by large companies that have large
customer base suits. Sometimes, these companies offer more than just building and
managing a construction project. They can also offer services such as financing, options for
purchasing materials and construction support.
Construction management often does not have a manager on the site at all
times. Usually, the protocol is that a manager will come onto this site from time to time to
check on progress.
Project management is usually involved with the management of a specific
project. It oversees the project from beginning to end, whereas construction management is
involved with the construction aspect of the project.
Project management allows for more scope in the owners having control over all
aspects of the project. Owners, in turn, tend to feel more satisfied with this high level of
control they possess over the project.
Construction management is beneficial for owners or clients that do not feel
they would be qualified enough to be part of the decision process and therefore do
not need to be. Construction management takes care of these decisions for them.
Construction project managers and project managers are very closely related. Essentially,
they are involved with overseeing the management of projects. However, a number of key
differences between the two types of project managers exist.
Normally, construction managers will oversee the management of the
construction part of the project. This is in comparison with a project manager that
oversees the project from its conception to its end. Construction project managers oversee
the day-to-day operations beginning from the pre-construction stage through to the
construction phase of the project. Construction project managers have a specific area of
knowledge which they apply to specific phases of a construction project rather than the
whole thing.
A project manager is typically brought on at the inception stage of a traditional
project. A traditional project manager has a deep understanding of the clients wishes and
goals and will often work very closely with them. A construction manager is not as involved
with the client as a traditional project manager would be due to their involvement with only
specific phases in the project rather than the project as a whole.
The involvement of a construction manager in personnel management is high compared with
that of a traditional project manager. A construction manager is responsible for ensuring
that tools required are available on time, that resources are allocated correctly and that
materials needed to complete the project or specific tasks are delivered on time.
Project managers are on the job site at all times whenever work is being carried
out, whereas construction managers are not. Their main responsibility is to be available to
solve any problems or issues that arise.
The main difference between a construction manager and a project manager is the level of
authority. The construction manager is tasked with overseeing all activities involved in
construction. A project manager would be someone that is in charge of the construction
manager meaning that the project manager roles and responsibilities in
construction are greater than those of the construction manager. The project
manager has a greater responsibility in terms of the project as a whole as they oversee more
than just the construction process.
As you enter tasks and durations in the spreadsheet to the left, you’ll see it graphically
represented to the right in a blue bar over a timeline in the Gantt chart. This is called the task
bar, and it’s a great way to get a quick visual of what tasks need to be done when.
Once all your tasks have been entered into the spreadsheet and reflected on the Gantt chart
to the left of your screen, remember to save the project. Give it a name and place it in a
folder. It’s a good idea to number this file to distinguish it from newer versions you create as
the project progresses. The file will be saved with the extension .mpp.
Microsoft Projects allows you to note task dependencies, such as when one task cannot start
until another is finished. You want to manage these task dependencies, so MS Project gives
you the ability to link them. One way is on the Gantt chart by hovering your mouse on the
center of the task bar. The cursor will become a four-way arrow, which by click left will allow
you to drag one task over another, linking them. Now save the file, and mark it as version
two.
Creating Milestones
A milestone marks the end of a phase of the project, and they’re a good way to track your
progress and stay on schedule. You’ll want to add these to your Gantt chart. To make a task a
milestone, click on the task. Once it’s highlighted, right-click to bring up the task information
window.Click on the Advanced tab. There will be a checkbox at the bottom left. All you have
to do is check this box and the task will now be designated as a milestone. You will see it on
your Gantt chart as a black diamond shape. Don’t forget to save.
There is also a Toolbar option under view, which if you hover on it will open up another
window to the right with more options. The Standard and Formatting options are defaults,
but you can change these as you like to see what you want to see at any particular time. Using
Microsoft Project does give you a fair amount of control over how you see the project.
The icons on the toolbar offer a popup screen tip if you over your mouse over them, which
can be helpful it familiarizing yourself with the visual vocabulary of MS Project. The icons
should be commonplace to anyone with some computer literacy: New File, File Search, Print
Preview, Spelling, Undo, etc.
You should look around and get to know all the various functions and formatting options the
software offers. Once you have, you can customize the toolbar by removing or adding
options. On the right of the standard toolbar is a small double arrow and a small down arrow,
which can be used to customize your toolbar.
According to the Project Management Institute (PMI), project management is “the art of
directing and coordinating human and material resources throughout the life of a project by
using modern management techniques to achieve predetermined objectives of scope, cost,
time, quality, and participating objectives.
At its most fundamental level, construction project management handles the planning,
coordination, and execution of a construction project, whether it’s agricultural, residential,
commercial, institutional, industrial, heavy civil, or environmental.
Project management has become a fundamental way for organizations to optimize processes,
ensuring that they offer the highest level of efficiency and effectiveness while carrying out
projects throughout the company. Project management software is one of the most helpful
tools that can assist project managers in being as effective as possible, regardless of the
industry. While incorporating project management software can certainly improve
processes, there are distinct advantages and disadvantages to using it, which require careful
evaluation.
Advantages of Project Management Software
The variety of tools available in project management software can help drive a project
forward. These advantages include:
Collaborate with team members in real-time. Project management software
commonly offers communication tools that can assist teams in discussing issues in
real time. The benefit is that each team member can be kept up to date, quickly
dealing with issues as they arise.
Document sharing. For projects that require the use of significant documentation,
document sharing tools allow individuals to edit, update the status of reports and
create systems that allow for transparency and communication.
Manage project costs. Controlling costs is one of the most important benefits of
project management. Project management software generally includes tools that can
assist in managing project costs.
Ability to manage risks, forecasting, and budgets. Knowing project risks,
creating forecasts and tracking budgets are some of the biggest advantages of project
management software.
Reporting capabilities. With flexible report formats and the ability to quickly
access needed data, project management software can keep tasks on schedule.
Intuitive to use. Dashboard-based software requires little training to implement.
Simple to use and easy to install, new project management software allows for quick
ramp-up times.