Course Code: Arch 571

Course Title: Construction Management

Credit Hr: 02

Introduction Introduction to the Course Day 1

Course Synopsis
Introduction Introduction to the Course

Course overview

Construction is a complex activity and the scale and the complexity of contemporary construction projects makes CPM a
prerequisite in every sphere of construction industry. Cost over run, missed deadline, quality / safety issues and lack of planning
by construction firms leading to loss of return and customers/shareholders trust is widely prevalent in the construction industry.
the situation can be met by employing effective project management solutions. The role of project management in an architect
professional life can be multifarious depending upon the type of consultancy ownership of firm etc.
The most common ones are as follows:

• Office management: Managing on office and field staff, stuffing, allocation of space, funds, equipment, etc. and establishing
managing and promoting one's business.

• Design management : Coordinating with all stakeholders, consultants and others having a say in design process in order to
arrive at a final problem in a timely and efficient manner.

• Project Management: The scope of activities will depend upon the project delivery method deployed but broadly deals with
all the activities concerned with the implementation process subsequent to the preparation of design and construction
drawings.
Introduction

Course Learning Outcome

U R A A E C

LO 1: Enumerate the attributes of a project, phases in project cycle , stakeholders involved and their Remember ●
management
LO 2: Describe the time, cost, quality and contract management process involved in a construction project Remember
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Arch Apply
LO 3: Prepare project schedule through identification of critical tasks and paths in aproject
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LO 4: Generalize the managerial issues commonly faced in the construction industry in Bangladesh Understand ●

LO 5: Discuss the tools and skill set required for construction management in Bangladesh Understand
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 Category Z Category Y
Selection of Evaluation Tools Low Cognitive Mid Cognitive level
based on classification of courses level courses courses

Domain Evaluation tool Course

Catagory

X Y Z

Remembering Short answer test

Matching activity

Understanding MCQ

Drawing / Illustrations

Broad answer test

Applying Demonstration/ Presentation

Assignment

Analyze research

Analyzing Deductive reasoning

Casestudy

Evaluating Debate/ Group discussion

Argument

Creating Problem solution

Data Collection
Category X
Concept Development
High Cognitive
level courses
 Course Code: Arch 571
Course Title: Construction Management
Credit Hr: 02

Introduction Introduction to the Course Day 1

Module-1 Introduction to Construction Project Management

What is a “Project”

Various Stake Holders in a Project Context of Day 2 and 3

Project
Phases involved in a Project Life Cycle Management
External Influences on Project

Project Delivery Methods

Project Appraisal Day 3

Project Management Knowledge Area
Module-1
Introduction to
Construction Project Management
Physical / Real “Project” is manifestation of Is done through…..

• Entity • Idea
• Output into Production through • Design Manager
• Object • Plan
-Sets goals for a group,
Involves some sort
Production related to Built - Who integrates and coordinate
of conversion of
Environment is Construction work of others as a part of an….
raw material……
Organization
Repetitive conversion is One off conversion is
Production / Output Project
A deliberate arrangement of
• Building • Living • Building people to accomplish some
specific purpose.
• Factory • Manufacturing • Factory
• Hospital • Health care • Hospital Formal framework by which job
tasks are divided, grouped and
• Infrastructure • Service • Infrastructure coordinated.
 Course Code: Arch 571
Course Title: Construction Management
Credit Hr: 02

Introduction Introduction to the Course Day 1

Module-1 Introduction to Construction Project Management

What is a “Project”

Various Stake Holders in a Project Context of Day 2 and 3

Project
Phases involved in a Project Life Cycle Management
External Influences on Project

Project Delivery Methods

Project Appraisal Day 3

Project Management Knowledge Area
Management

• “Getting things done through people”

• Management refers to the process of coordinating and

integrating work activities so that they are completed
efficiently and effectively with and through other people

• Management is a set of activities designed to achieve an

organizations objective by using its resources in a
changing environment

Management Functions

• Planning
• Organising
• Leading
• Controlling
Management
Is done through…..

Manager
• Top managers–Conceptual skills
Managers at or near the top of the organization who are responsible for
making organization responsible for making organization--wide decisions Leading
wide decisions and establishing policies strategies that affect and
establishing the policies and strategies that affect entire organization the
entire organization

Managing
• Middle managers–Interpersonal skills
All levels of management between the supervisory level a nd the top level
of the organization.

Doing
• First line managers–Technical skills
Management Supervisor; the lowest level of management
Organization
A deliberate arrangement of people to accomplish some specific purpose.

Formal framework by which job tasks are divided, grouped and coordinated.

Characteristics of organizations

1 . Distinct purpose
2 . People
3 . Deliberate structure

Key elements of
Organizational design
Project Management Context
PROJECT as term implies a particular & unique
activity that has a definite start and definite finish.
-Project pass through a series of sequential stages
-Project have their own budget
-Project activities are generally unique and non
repetitive
-Project extract limited resources from functional
departments of project team members’ firms
-Project manager assumes sole responsibility over the
project
-Projects are executed by specialized project teams
-Projects are goal oriented
The context within which project management
operates.
Focusing on managing day to day activities of the
project is not enough to achieve successful project
outcome, particularly in the adverse external
factors
External Influences on Project
Various Stake Holders in a Project
Phases involved in a Project Life Cycle
Various Stake Holders in a Project

• A Client
• A Project Manager
• A Financier
• A Legal Consultant
• A Design leader (architect /structural engineer)
• Other design consultant
• A main contractor
• Subcontractors
• A Cost Consultant
• Other Consultant ( depends on project need)
• An End user

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Phases involved in a Project Life Cycle
Effort v/s Cost in
Project Life Cycle
External Influences on Project