CE 413

Construction Methods and Project Management

Lecture 1
 Course Description
 Course Outcome
 Course Objectives
 Introduction
 CE 413
The course deals with the principles of construction method
and equipment, management and their applications. It
covers project planning, scheduling, monitoring and
control. It also includes concepts on organization, safety,
information system and computer applications. Students
are given opportunities to visit actual project sites and
observe the application of these theories in construction
project
 Course Objectives
1. Understand the construction project cycle from inception,
planning, execution, testing and certification
2. Understand construction project requirements such as
permits and licenses, clearance and compliance to all
applicable laws and ordinances etc.
3. Read and interpret construction working drawings, and
revise contract documents, estimates and technical
specifications
4. Understand the components of the Terms of References
(TOR) for professional services and biddings/tendering
processes, award and acceptance.
5. Prepare and update construction
schedule and work programs
6. Understand construction methods,
equipment, materials and manpower
control
7. Understand temporary facilities
requirements of a construction project
8. Understand the existing local labor laws
and regulations.
 COURSE OUTLINE
1. Contracts and Specification
2. Construction Project Organization
3. Planning and Scheduling (PRT/CPM)
4. Construction Estimate and Values engineering
5. Construction Method and Operation
6. Construction Equipment Operations and maintenance
7. Construction Manpower Safety
8. Computer Application in Construction Management
9. Construction Reports
10. Construction field Works
11. Construction Disputes
12. Fieldwork Observation of Construction projects
 Introduction

What is construction project

A project is a series of related a tasks which
when they are carried in the correct order will
lead to the completion of the project. ... A
construction project, sometimes just referred
to as a 'project', is the organised process of
constructing, renovating, refurbishing, etc. a
building, structure or infrastructure.
 PROJECT CONSTRUCTION

 Always been regarded as a unique one time

operation designed to accomplish a specific
set of objectives

 Project Construction Management differs

much from management of a more traditional
activities because of its limited time
framework
Common Elements of Most Projects:

 Considerable cost involving large

number of activities that must be
carefully planned and coordinated
 Project is to be completed within
specific time, cost, and performance
guidelines.
 Goals must be established
Common Elements of Most Projects:

 Priorities must be set

 Task must be identified
 Time estimated must be made
 Resources requirements must be
projected
 Budget must be prepared
 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
A Construction Management consider
TIME as the controlling factor of all
available resources from:
 Money
 Manpower
 Facilities and Equipment
What is Project Management?
Project management is the use of specific
knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to
deliver something of value to people. The
development of software for an improved
business process, the construction of a
building, the relief effort after a natural
disaster, the expansion of sales into a new
geographic market—these are all examples
of projects.
All projects are a temporary effort to create
value through a unique product, service or
result.
All projects have a beginning and an end. They
have a team, a budget, a schedule and a set of
expectations the team needs to meet.
Each project is unique and differs from routine
operations—the ongoing activities of an
organization—because projects reach a
conclusion once the goal is achieved.
The changing nature of work due to
technological advances,
globalization and other factors
means that, increasingly, work is
organized around projects with
teams being brought together based
on the skills needed for specific
tasks.
Leading these projects are Project
Professionals—people who either
intentionally or by circumstance are asked
to ensure that a project team meets its
goals. Project professionals use many
different tools, techniques and approaches
to meet the needs of a project.
Some projects are needed to quickly
resolve problems, with an understanding
that improvements will be made over a
period of time. Other projects have a
longer duration and/or produce a product
or other outcome that will not need major
improvements outside of projected
maintenance, such as a highway.
Still others will be a mix of both of
these types of projects. Project
professionals use a variety of skills and
knowledge to engage and motivate
others to reach a project’s goals. Project
professionals are critical to the success
of projects and are highly sought after
to help organizations achieve their
goals.
 Construction Methods
What does construction method mean?
Means and Methods of Construction — a
term used in construction to describe the
techniques and tactics (usually temporary
structures) a contractor employs to
complete construction of a permanent
project or structure.
 Five Common Construction Methods
1. Traditional stick framing:
 This process involves a building system in which
workers will assemble the main skeleton of your
home.
 The construction system actually begins when
skeleton items including wall studs, ceiling joists,
roof trusses, rafters, and then you can install all
flooring systems.
 Installation of these items is step-by-step and
then eventually build a platform for the entire
home.
 Traditional stick framing processes start with the base floor
and then adds the second story eventually adding in the
roof framing.
 A number of smaller homes have prebuilt wall panels and
wood frame structures in the home that can have items like
electrical work/plumbing and more placed into the framing
as it gets built up.
 Following the process of inspection inside the walls, they
are usually then covered with drywall and the exterior of
the home is then coated with stucco, bricks, or siding to
protect it from the elements.

Traditional stick framing is a tested and well-used method.

Their use has been very commont throughout North America
over the decades. New-home construction with traditional
stick framing is a time-tested method now.
2. Modular homes:
Modular homes continue to use the same type of
method for conventional stick framing but they are
built-in off-site conditions. This can often lead to a
home that can be built much more efficiently and
then hold its value well. Modules are built entirely in
a factory and then assembled on the job site.
Normally a crane moves them into a place and they
are constructed in some of the same measures that
a traditional stick framing method is used. The only
opposing change with traditional stick framing
homes and modular homes is that these homes are
assembled in small modules and then trucked to the
site.
Builders will take modular homes and knit the
various modules together to create a custom-
built home that follows extremely complex
designs. It is also possible to add popular
architectural features into modules to produce
almost any type of home.

Wondering which home construction method

is right for you?
3. Light gauge steel:
 Light gauge steel is a process that involves
building in a similar way as traditional stick
framing but with a slight difference.
 Instead of the wooden design of the stick-built
home, each of the components is made out of
metal.
 The big advantage here is that any of this deal will
not rot, shrink or experience damage from
termites. Steel can last longer than any type of
wood frame.
 There is also less worry for things like drywall
cracks, warping, or shrinking.
 Light gauge steel designs are often a bit more
expensive for a build. However, they can often be
beneficial for adding rigidity to the home as well
as a longer lifespan for any type of property. Light
gauge steel is also a common tool for many types
of commercial buildings. It is also starting to
make its way into many residential buildings.

 Steel studs do pose a number of challenges for

plumbers and electricians. The overall cost of
steel also fluctuates far more than other building
materials in the market. This in turn can lead to
costs going up substantially.
4. Structural Insulated Panels:
A structural insulated panel is otherwise
called SIP. This solution is a small sandwich
of rigid foam installations that you place
between an oriented strand board. This
can create the structural panel that makes
up the main element of a home.
 SIPs often come with door openings and precut windows
and they are usually constructed with areas for electrical
wiring. These building methods are common for use in
producing ceilings and walls. As a requirement, specifically
trained crews should assemble them on the job site.

 These types of building processes are the most common for

producing traditional timber frame, post-and-beam
structures as well as self-supporting homes. SIP homes are
often designed with improved insulation and are built to be
draft-free.
 This also ensures that they save money on the cost of their
electricity bills and the labor on the home. Because the
materials take far less time and labor to assemble and the
insulation is already in place, this is an option that is less
expensive for the future of the building.
5. Concrete:
Concrete has also become one of the most
popular materials which are available for the
foundations of homes and for a series of
single-family homes for walls too.
Homebuilders commonly use wood framing as
part of concrete installations and for accenting
the concrete installations themselves. They
also use wood framing with concrete forms to
produce ceilings, internal walls, and roofs.
There are several different types of concrete installations
that are present during concrete construction:

CMUs:
Concrete Masonry Units are made using hollow concrete
blocks which are stacked on-site and then covered with a
foam insulation board. The blocks provide a thermal mass
that can slow down the transfer of heat. The inside of a
home often stays cooler on a hot day and this is what
makes these products so popular throughout the
southern states. CMU homes are surprisingly affordable
and their price can actually be quite competitive with
wood framing.
AAC blocks:
Autoclave Aerated Concrete Blocks are a
variation of concrete masonry units. Especial
factories make them using a specialty
concentration of Portland cement, fly ash,
aluminum, and other additives. The base
chemical reactions between some of these
materials as well as the microscopic air bubbles
inside will act as insulation. Their costs are also
traditionally more than many standard CMUs
but they have improvements with strength and
insulation over time.
ICFs:
Insulated Concrete Forms are designed to be blocks
that work like lego. You can assemble them directly
on-site and often fill them with steel reinforcing
rods as well as concrete for improvements in
insulation. Their value is much higher than most of
the wood-framed walls and they’re perfect for
almost any climate. ICFs are only slightly more
expensive than wood-framed homes and they
deliver a similar design. The actual price of these
materials can depend on the local market. However,
these have become a very popular type of material
for areas that face high winds and hurricanes.
No matter what type of modern
building construction method that you
want to use for your industrial,
commercial, or residential building, it
can be helpful to have an idea of how
it will be constructed. Deciding
between some of these materials
could help you to prepare the best
option for your property.
End of Lecture 1

Thank you

Prepared by:

Engr. Jane K. Zaportiza

CE 413 Instructor