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CPM Session 1
CPM Session 1
Bahir Dar
Institute of Technology
MSc. in Construction
Technology and Management
August, 2022.
OUTLINE
1 Introduction
4 Discussion
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INTRODUCTION
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• Is progressively elaborated
• A project has different phases and the knowledge
accumulated increases as it passes through these
phases
• Component of a business plan
• A project (or the product it delivers) is not an end by
itself, it is a means to an end (objective).
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Project goals
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INTRODUCTION
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✓The argument is that, there are sets of knowledge, skills, tools and
techniques that can be mastered by the project management team
and, if properly applied, would likely result in success.
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Transportation Infrastructure
Energy supply
The Construction
Industry
Urban development
Water supply
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INTRODUCTION – CHARACTERISTICS OF CI
INTRODUCTION – CHARACTERISTICS OF CI
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A. Client
❑The client is the initiator and owner of the project
❑The client is the most important party who is active from inception to
completion and event to post-occupancy maintenance.
Project Idea
Client
Land Capital
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B. Consultant
❑The consultant transfers the wish of the owner into realizable form and
makes the study, design and possibly the supervision.
❑The main role of the consultant is to interpret the client’s project
requirement into a specific design.
C. Contractor
❑The contractor is the one who performs the work
❑These are groups established mainly as commercial companies, that
contract to construct development projects.
A. Statutory Authorities
▪ These bodies offer technical advice during design and
construction in their respective areas.
▪ E.g. EEPCO, AAWSA, Fire Authority - requires meeting their
specific requirements. Thus early information to these
authorities is required.
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• Administer contracts
• Approve payments
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The Contractors
❑These are groups established mainly as commercial
companies, that contract to construct development projects.
Responsibilities:
• Carry out a full site investigation prior to submission of
tender. This helps to know the costs of contractual risks and
problems
• Submit tender
• Plan & schedule construction activities works and sometimes
re-schedule tasks, whenever unforeseen situation occur.
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• Building permit
• ensure that all plots and likes are put to the intended use
• Material quality
• Safety
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and others]
✓ What are the roles and responsibilities of Project Manager? And what
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