Introduction To The Construction Industry
Introduction To The Construction Industry
Introduction To The Construction Industry
HIGHWAY
RAILWAY
WHARF
AIRFIELD
DRAINAGE
DAM
RESIDENTIAL
OFFICE
SHOP LOT
FACTORY
SCHOOL
HOSPITAL
FUNCTION
Financial
Institution
Owner/
Client/
Developer
Consultant
EXAMPLE
PARTIES
FUNCTION
Main
Contractor
Sector
First-Hand-Contractor
sector
that physically translates the
project from their blue print
stage to reality, by coordinating
the works of various contractors
through
the
construction
program.
Sub
Contractor
Sector
EXAMPLE
PARTIES
FUNCTION
Local
Government
Agencies/
Local
Authority
Represents
the
government
approving authorities for the
various documents approval.
EXAMPLE
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
Graduates
a) Feasible study
b) Site Investigation
c) Preliminary study
d) Design work (reinforced concrete, timber, and etc.)
e) Preparation of specifications and report
Types
and Roles
ofand
Institution
f) Quantity
take-off
estimate and Parties Involved in
Construction Industry (cont.)
If
Feasible study
b) Site investigation
c) Specification and report
d) Quantity take-off and estimate
e) Construction program
f) Progress report (weekly/monthly)
g) Progress payment to sub-contractors
Types
and Roles
of Institution
and Parties Involved in
h) Supervise
day-to-day
work in site
a)
1.
Client
Anyone who has landed properties and the financial means to develop them can
be considered as client who required project consultancy services.
2.
Consultant
Designs the plans to be used by the construction contractors.
3.
Contractor
Contractors principal business is the performance of the construction work in
accordance with the plans and specifications of the owner. A general contractor
takes full responsibility for the completion of the project.
Supplier
Types
and the
Roles
of Institution
Parties
Involved in
Provide
raw materials
used in theand
construction
project.
Construction Industry (cont.)
5. Project Manager
4.
is a client representative.
sometimes consultant may be the project manager.
term project manager usually applied to projects in the
private sector, it is known as Superintending Officer (S.O.)
for the projects in the public sector.
may be an architect if it is a building work or an engineer if
it is a civil engineering work.
Project Manager
1. Advising
Advise the client over the appointment of consultant and
contractor
Responsible for calling and recommendation of tender
2. Coordinating
Coordinate the project with the Local and Federal Authorities
Certify progress payment to consultant and contractor
3. Leading
Acts as a leader of the planning team
4. Liaising
Liaise with various parties engaged to prepare project brief
5. Monitoring
Keep the record of work progress and report to the client
6. Motivating
Motivate various parties engaged in the design and construction
7. Problem solving
Liaise between management and parties concerned with the
project (in the design and construction problem).
1.
Technical
ability to apply specific methods, procedures and techniques in
specialized field.
A PM should be able to identify, develop and improve the technical skills
according to the situation.
2.
Human relationship
dynamic ability of a PM to lead, motivate, manage conflict and work with
others.
3.
Conceptual
Conceptual skills involve the ability to:
See the organization as a whole and recognize its relationship to larger
business world.
Understand the relationship among each department or functions or
organization (dependency among each other); and changes in one part
can affect the others.
Know how to diagnose and assess different types of management
problems.
4.
Communication
shall be considered as exchange of idea or giving direction/instruction.
important as a mean to transmit and share information between departments and
individuals for the distribution of knowledge.
Effective communication is necessary at every level of an organization to ensure:
Effective flow of information
Accelerate work
Avoid miscommunication
Avoid false information
Ensure right instruction received by all parties.
Communication skills reflect PM ability to send and receive information, thoughts,
feelings and attitudes in every means. Therefore a PM should possess certain
capacity such as writing, oral/verbal and nonverbal (facial expressions, body
posture) communication skills. Top management may convey their message (i.e.
communicate) through face to face (talk) instruction, circulars (write), or internet.