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Sheffield Hallam University
SHU SL BATCH - 06
Module Number
26-6700-00S
Production
Organization
HRM
Assessment
01
Program
Assignment Title
Student Name
Date Handed Over
Module Title
and
Due Date
02.02.2014
Date Submitted
Assessors Feedback
Final Grade
Assessors Name
Assessors Signature
Date Assessed :
This module assessed 50% of the total mark is allocated for this assignment and 50% of the
marks are assigned for a written examination.
BRIEF
On completion of this assignment the candidate should be able to demonstrate knowledge,
understanding and application of the subject of Production Organization and Human Resource
Management
ASSIGENMENT
Mega Construction, an experienced and high rated building contractor is interested in bidding for a
commercial building project. This unique project is to construct a large scale shopping mall in a
regional city which is very close to the Central Business District. The investor for the project is
keen on the cost, quality and the timely delivery. Therefore, the bidding documents are prepared
with a grater care and highlight the requisite of expects the contractor to operate with different
technical expertise including, architectural, structural engineering, quantity surveying and building
services. In addition, it is expected to have a continuous monitoring and progress reporting methods
to ensure the smooth progression of the project. Considering the past experience and the industry
rating, there is high possibility for Mega Construction of winning the bid. Therefore, it is required
to adhere to the best possible planning strategies to fulfill the desires of the investor and to gain the
maximum revenue to the company throughout the project including the pre-bid duration. In
addition, Mega Construction has been maintaining an excellent health and safety rating in the
industry, therefore, the company is highly keen on maintaining its high ranking throughout.
TASKS
Suppose that you are the project manager of the above construction project, answers the following
questions in detail. Provide examples where necessary to elaborate your answers.
1.
Explain the importance of planning in construction related projects. What are the three
different stages of planning of contractual projects? List different activities expected in the
each level of planning.
(15%)
2.
Since the time a concern, Mega Construction is negotiating with their regular sub-contractors
to assign a reasonable amount of specific work packages based on their specialty. What are
the advantages and disadvantages of sub-contracting of work in the above construction
project? How planning and controlling of the above construction is affected when a subcontractors are involved?
(20%)
3.
4.
5.
It is the duty of the project manager to organize the required resources for a project. Amongst
the major resources, the human resource is considered as one of key aspects behind the
successful completion of construction projects.
a.
b.
c.
Illustrate the criterion you suggest in recruiting human resources in the above project.
Discuss different processes associated in developing human resources.
Explain how the performance of human resources is optimized to achieve the maximum
project performance.
(20%)
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon the successful completion of this assignment students are expected to demonstrate essential
skills of analysis, synthesis, decision making and the ability to apply knowledge of planning
process, contract planning, risk assessing and analyzing human resources and other resources in
construction practice.
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
A good report will be one that prevents the relevant information requested in the brief, efficiently
structures, is thoroughly referenced throughout in accordance with the Harvard Referencing
System, and is communicated in a clear and concise manner
Content / coverage of topic:
60%
Presentation: spelling / grammar / structure / conclusion etc.
10%
References:
Range and Appropriateness of references
15%
Harvard Referencing
10%
Evaluation of references
5%
SUBMISSION
The analysis will take the format of a report of 3000 words.
REPORT STRUCTURE
Paper Size
Word Count
Printing Margins
Binding Margin
Header and Footer
Printing
Basic Font Size
Line Spacing
Font Style
Presentation
: A4
: 3000 words
: LHS; RHS: 1 Inch 25 mm
: Inch 12 mm
: 1 Inch
: Single Sided
: 12
: 1.5
: Arial/Times New Roman
: Bound Document
Bee Gan
Assessment 01 |
Assessment 01 | i
Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 1
2.
Task 01 ........................................................................................................................................... 2
2.1.
2.2.
2.2.1.
2.2.2.
2.2.3.
3.
Task 02 ........................................................................................................................................... 4
3.1.
Advantages................................................................................................................................. 5
3.2.
Disadvantages ............................................................................................................................ 5
3.3.
4.
Task 03 ........................................................................................................................................... 6
4.1.
4.2.
4.3.
5.
Task 04 ........................................................................................................................................... 7
5.1.
5.2.
Primavera .................................................................................................................................. 8
5.3.
5.4.
5.5.
5.6.
6.
Task 05 ........................................................................................................................................... 9
6.1.
6.2.
6.3.
7.
Conclusion ................................................................................................................................... 10
8.
References .................................................................................................................................... 11
Assessment 01 | ii
Assessment 01 | iii
Assessment 01 | iv
Assessment 01 | 1
Initiating
Planning
Executing
Monitoring and Controlling
Closing
Investor of Shopping mall project highly keen on cost, quality and time delivery. So the
planning of cost, quality and time should have to consider strictly in pre contract planning.
Its challenging and basic activity in project management. A small mistakes can leads abyss
of the project. As a Project manager author has to identify the importance of the planning
construction, stages of planning and expected activities in each stages.
2.1.Importance of Planning in Construction?
Planning process implemented to create the scope of the project and to define the objectives
both quantitative and qualitative. At every level of management necessity of planning
influencing more. In lack of planning the project is worthless. The planning is depends on
the size and complexity of the project. In above project the planning will be challenging
and little complex with the requirement of investor. Following facts can be verify the
importance of the planning process.
It delivers the direction In this stage only the objectives of organization are
clarifying clearly and simply. Thus it leads to focus all team members to the target
and goal the organization.
It reduces energy and time waste While planning future activities buried risk can
identify easily. And it helps to face any kind of risks with scheduled and under the
cost.
It gives Alternatives Proper planning provide exact resources and energy in correct
time. And its well planned to provide an alternative what is not available on proper
needs.
It forms controlling standards Planned to control resources and time what the
project need and when it is need.
It simplifies decision making strategy It helps to choose what alternative plan at
the moment project needs. And how can it accomplish easier.
Assessment 01 | 2
Pre Tender
Planning
Pre Contract
Planning
Post Contract
Planning
Studying and analyzing the specifications and drawings to find item works
Investigating site and doing market survey helps to find availability of resources in
project surroundings
Choosing appropriate and economical methods of executing work from chosen
alternative methods.
Take off quantities of item works
Preparing rough construction schedule on stipulated time of the project
Finalizing profit margin and overhead to calculate bid price
Assessment 01 | 3
This is the common process duration between contract award and commencement of work.
Mega construction is now in this stage for above project. As responsible person project
manager able to establish pre-tender program and master program. Following key steps are
to consider on this stage.
2.2.3.
The contract stage called as post contract. The stage extend from commencement of work
until end of the project. Most probably in this stage contractor should monitor and control
and chalk the program what prepared in pre contract planning stage. Following key steps
are to consider on this stage.
Make proper communication between the roles who involved in the project
Identified alternative methods in pre tender stages should evaluate
Material take off in phases basis
Preparation of monthly and weekly planning
Progress reporting in required method
3. Task 02
For large type of projects most of the construction portions are performed by subcontractors. Especially services type work packages such as HVAC systems, water and
electric supply works, etc. The success of the project is rely on the performance of subcontractors. In other hand controlling and monitoring sub-contractor is very tough in critical
situations. Indeed sub-contractor deliver positive and negative services, but it is rely on the
selection of sub-contractor by main contractor. There are more advantages comparatively
disadvantages by sub-contractor involvement in the projects.
Assessment 01 | 4
They can be hire when projects or project manager needs. Its shows flexibility
Main contractor save more time by breaking the work packages to more subcontractors.
High quality delivers from especial sub-contractors
Able to use sub-contractor for one-off work packages
Able reduction for delays
Easy to control the cost
3.2.Disadvantages
And there are some key disadvantages relying on sub-contractors. But poor sub-contractor
management can leads to vital effect on the deliver. Following disadvantages can be able
to effect the project.
Assessment 01 | 5
Tight project Schedule Courses by investor keen on cost and time deliver
Variations by client
Unavailability of sufficient technology
Low management competency of sub-contractors
High performance and quality expectations
Unavailability of sufficient professional
Inadequate program scheduling
Inaccurate cost estimates
Plan Risk Management How to conduct risk management activities for above
project
Identify Risks Find which risks may affect the project and documenting their
characteristics
Assessment 01 | 6
5. Task 04
Computerized technology developed numerous tools and software to make easier
management documentation and monitor the project management. Following software
packages are commonly using in the market. Two of them are explains below.
MS Project
Primavera
Micro Planner Expert
AceProject - Project Management
PlanWise Project Management
5.1.Microsoft Project
It allows users to established objectives for project teams by generating schedules,
resources allocating and cost managing. MS Project is won the best software among the
Project Managers. Figure 5.1.1 shows the main interface of the MS project management.
And it allows to:
Helping to understand and control the project schedule and cost plans
Study the present project progress
To organize the resource as per scheduled plan
Easy to study the progress from Gantt Chart
Easy accessible All tools are in finger tips to see the progress of project
Forecasting Informations are up to date, find resources shortages and plan
accordingly
Improved Monitoring
Simplified management
6. Task 05
Human Resource Management (HRM) is indeed process in all organization to accomplish
their objectives and goal. Since starting of the project until closing the project it is utilizing
the resources according the need of project.
6.1.Recruiting Human Resources
Human Resources Department has a great responsibility to recruit human in right time,
right place with the right people, right skills and right cost. Absence of above feature
recruitment may impact the life cycle of project. As a project manager author suggesting to
follow the following process while recruit human resources.
Assessment 01 | 9
7. Conclusion
Project Management is the Skelton of all projects lack of management may leads to
washout the organization. Also planning is very important tool to carry out in all phases of
the project. Awareness of planning make variations in scheduled cost and time. Sub out the
contract and selecting sub-contractor must effect the project whether it can be positive or
negative depends on the decision making of project manager.
Finding risk adopt in the project and minimizing them by proper risk management process
is very important in project until it closing. Cant calculate accurately where it buried and
how much big it is. Proper risk management can avoid the risk before it comes.
Computerized management software make easier to documentation, controlling and
planning in construction management. It helps to schedule the task with appropriate
resources on time and it is easy to access all information in single interface.
Indeed with planning tools the Human Resource management is important process through
the project cycle. Performance of project is depends on human resource development and
appropriate human resource development helps to deliver quality products in stipulated
time and planned cost. Proper project management strategies can deliver the exact product
what client wants.
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