Construction Management

Lecture 2
Engr Hussain Mehmood

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Outline of Today’s Lecture

o Construction Industry
o Main Players in Construction Industry

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Construction Industry
Construction is a high hazard industry that
comprises a wide range of activities
involving construction, alteration, and/or
repair. Examples include residential
construction, bridge erection, roadway
paving, excavations, demolitions, and large
scale painting jobs.

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Main Players in Construction Industry

 Client/Owner
 Consultant
 Contractor

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Main Players in Construction Industry
 Owner/Client: Owner is also called client.
Owner is the person who actually arranges
money for particular project. Owner is a real
instinct who has to launch idea. Owner may be a
person or Government. He provides funds. He is
a funding agency for the project. Scope
definition is also provided by the owner.
 Design Professionals/ Consultant:
Architects, Engineers, design professionals
• Assist owner in developing plan for facility
• Make sure it is structurally sound
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• Make sure all systems, utilities, facilities are
integrated into design
• Responsible for applying for and obtaining all
necessary permits

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 Contractor: Contractor is the person who
actually execute the contract. He actually
negotiate the contract with client. He is the key
person who is responsible to change dream of
owner into physical shape. Contractor is
assigned the whole job. He needs directions
from engineers and clients.

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