INTRODUCTION OF

CoNSTRUSCTION MANAGEMENT

Submitted to
Er. Vinod kumar Sonthwal
Associate Professor
Civil Engg. Department

Submitted By
Neha Bhagaria
Satish Kumar
Shubham Gautam

CONTENTS
1. Introduction
2. Objectives Of Construction
Management
3. Functions Of Construction Project
Management
4. Resources Of Construction
5. Stages In Construction
6. Construction Team

Industry

A project is composed of jobs , activities , functions or

tasks that are related one to the other in same manner and
all of these should be completed in order to complete the
project .
Every project has a specific purpose : it starts at some
specific moment and it is finished when its objectives
have been fulfilled.
For the completion of a project , two basic things are required
Material resources & Manpower resources .

OBJECTIVE OF CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT
Completing the work within estimated budget and
specified time.
Evolving a reputation for high quality workmanship
Proper manpower should be available so that the work
should be done without delay.
Motivating people to give of their best within their
capacities

Creating an organisation that works as a team .

Providing safe and satisfactory working conditions for
all personnel and workers
Creating an organisation that works as a team .
Providing safe and satisfactory working conditions for
all personnel and workers

PLANNING AND SCHEDULING :Planning involves formulation of a number of

alternative realistic work plans for achieving specified
objectives and finally selecting a plan which is best
suited from the stand point of available resources
It covers the aspect of what to do and how to do.
Scheduling is the fitting of the final work plan to a
time scale . It shows the duration and order of various
construction activates . It deals with the aspect of
WHEN TO DO IT.

ORGANISING :Organising is concerned with division of the total

construction work into manageable department and
systematically arranging various operations by
delegating specific tasks to individuals .
STAFFING :Staffing is the provision of people to fulfil the
provisions so created.
Recruiting the right people ,arranging staff training
courses and carrying out of all staff assessment are all
the part of the staffing function .

DIRECTING

The directing function is concerned with training

sub ordinates to carry out assigned tasks ,
supervising their works and guiding their efforts.

The directing means ability to motivate people

individually and as groups to utilise their creative
efforts in achieving specified objectives .

CONTROLLING :Controlling is necessary for ensuring effective

working .
It involves a constant review of the work plan to
check on actual achievements and to discover and
rectify deviations through appropriate corrective
measures .
CO ORDINATING :It is necessary to bring together and coordinate the
work of various departments and sections.
This requires an efficient system of communication
so that each department and section is aware of its
role.

RESOURCES FOR CONSTRUCTION

INDUSTRY
Resources (5Ms)
Materials

Method
Manpower

Money
Machinery
& Power

1.

Materials : All the construction material comes under

category of resources viz. Bricks , Stones, Aggregates,
shuttering, scaffolding, timber, Steel , water supply &
Sanitary supply fittings etc.

2.Manpower :
Workforce

of various personnel from different field

essential to carry out Project activities.
Technical

personnel includes Architect, Engineers, Quantity

surveyors , Supervisors , Technicians etc. are essential to carry
out project activities.
Workforce

consists of skilled and unskilled workers.

3. Machinery : For any construction work , various

plant/equipment and tools are required. Depending on the type
and nature of a construction job, machinery required at site
includes batching plant, mixers , trucks , tractors , excavators ,
dumpers , cranes , pumps , generators , workshop equipment etc.

4. Money (Funds)
Adequate

funds should be available for smooth

implementation of the project .
Financial Planning is essential for smooth cash inflow &
outflow.
To avoid delay in Project activities. Funds form an important
resource.
All other resources are dependent on the availability of funds.
Financial resources should therefore be planned and managed
with special care.

5. Methodology:
For every work to be a done on a construction site , a
methodology has to be followed.

Methodology refers to the way of doing work or jobs.

Every work of construction has to be as per the methodology

based on the Codal provision to be followed.

Stages in construction

1. Briefing Stage: Also called the Report stage.

The ideas originated by the individuals are studied with
regard to cost and benefits.
So as to establish the economic viability or social utility of a
project.
Purpose
To enable the client (owner) to specify project functions and
permissible cost.
So that the architects , engineers and other members of the
construction team can correctly interpret the owners wishes.
Provide a likely estimates of costs..
Leads to an objective decision on the scope and the
feasibility of the project.

Activities
To

appoint a project steering committee.

To appoint a project manager for continuing responsibility
to the client throughout the project
To carry out extensive investigation both technical and non
technical investigation.
oNon tech socio economic factors defining basic
requirement & Scope of the Project
oTechnical land & geological surveys including site
investigations such as soil samples & Ground water levels.
To study various alternatives & identify the most feasible
one & Finally Prepare the project.

2.Desigining and planning stage

It

is a very important stage in the field of construction because

any modification in the project after this stage would prove
expensive.
A realistic and detailed cost estimate of the project can be
prepared during the design stage.
Purpose
To complete the project summary & determine the method of
construction
Estimate costs so as to obtain necessary approvals from the
client(s).
Also
includes the preparation of working drawings,
specifications and all arrangement for inviting tenders.

Activities
FINALISE PROJECT SUMMARY
CARRY OUT TECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONS
PREPARE SCHEME & DETAILED DESIGNS
PREPARE WORKING DRAWING & SPECIFICATIONS
PREPARE FINAL COST ESTIMATE

3.Tendering stage
Tenders

are called
Contract is awarded at the best available terms mutually
agreed between the owners team and the contractor
Purpose
To

appoint a contractor or a number of contractors

Undertake the work on most suitable terms and
conditions of quality, cost and completion

Activities
To obtain tenders from contractors for construction work
and award the contract
Pre-qualification of contractor(s) involves an
investigation of the contractors financial, managerial and
physical resources and his experience of handling similar
projects
Contracts documents to be prepared

4. Construction Stage
Execution

of construction work as per design

Execution within the agreed limits of cost, time and
specified quality
Activities
A number of inter-related activity
The failure of one activity may disrupt the entire
production schedule, so careful planning is necessary

a)Construction/Production planning
Construction schedule
Manpower schedule
Plant and equipment schedule
Material delivery schedule
b)Control of site operations include
Temporary and permanent work
Supply of materials and equipment
Coordination of sub-contractors
Supervision for quality control

5. Commissioning Stage
Performance of structure is evaluated
Proposed nature of maintenance and repair are considered
Purpose
To ensure that the construction work has been completed
as specified in the contract documents
The changes due to certain difficulties are recorded for
reason of technical performance and financial application

Activities
To

keep various record of actual works

To

inspect the construction work thoroughly and have

any defects removed
To

prepare operating instruction and maintenance

manuals
To

carry out tests for performance

Construction Team
Owner
Engineers

and Architects
Contractor
Team is formed to co-operatively plan, design and
execute a project.
Objective of the team is to execute the owners project in
the best and most economical manner within the
stipulated completion time.

1.Owner
The

owner may be an individual, group of individuals,

private or public undertaking
The

owner is the final holder of major decision-making

power regarding managerial, financial and administrative
aspects
He

approves changes if any, in the project scope or

schedules

2. Engineer and Architects

2.1Architect
To assess the client functional requirements , design for
pleasing and aesthetic appearance and to assist the
engineer for proper design
2.2Structural Engineer
To prepare structural design of structures
To prepare the working drawing based on architects plan
2.3Mechanical Engineer
Design and preparation of working drawing for heating,
ventilating, air conditioning and other mechanical services
associated with project

2.4Electrical engineer
Concerned with design and preparation of working
drawing for electrical power and distribution system
2.5Quantity Surveyor
Estimate the cost of work to be done
Prepare the bill of quantities and tender documents
before tendering
Assess the extra cost due to special features
Prepare the cash-flow statements during construction
Prepare the final account on completion of project

2.6Specialists/ Consultants
Carry out soil investigation and collect information
regarding special requirements for items.
Suggest solutions to specific problems encountered
during construction.

3.Contractor
Contractor

may be individual or a construction

company .
Contractors need the service of qualified engineers.
Some for office works such as designing, tendering,
scheduling etc. in head office and others at site for
execution of works.
Contractor may sublet part of the work to sub-contractor.
Contractor submits running bills for payment based on
progress of work and material brought at site.

PROJECT PLANNING AND CONTROL (B.C.

PUNMIA)

CONSTRUCTION PLANNING AND

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