CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT 1 REVIEWER

Definitions BUILDING PERMIT

written authorization granted by Building
Official allowing him/her to proceed with the
construction of a specific project after plas,
BUILDING PERMIT specifications, and other pertinent
documents have been found to be in
conformity with the National Building Code
and its implementing Rules and Regulations.
All on-site work done from site preparation,
excavation, foundation, assembly of all the
CONSTRUCTION
components and installation of utilities and
equipments of building/structures
installation in place of components of a
ERECTION
building/structure
any new construction which increases the
ADDTION height or aarea of an existing
building/structure
The systematic dismantling or destruction of
DEMOLITION
a building/structure, in whole or in part.
construction in a building/structure involving
changes in the materials used, partitioning,
ALTERATION location/size, of openings ,structural parts,
existing utilities, and equipment but does not
increase the overall area thereof.
Any physical change made on a
building/structure to increase its value,
RENOVATION
utility, and/or to improve its aesthetic
quality.
A change in the use of occupancy of a
CONVERSION building/structure or any portion/s, thereof
which has different requirements.
Remedial work done on any damaged or
REPAIR deteriorated portions of a building/structure
to restore its original condition.
The transfer of a building or structure or
portions thereof from its original location or
MOVING
position to another, either within the same
lot or to a different one.
REQUIREMENTS
CASE A: APPLICANT=OWNER
1. Certified True Copy of
Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT)
2. Tax Declaration
3. Current Real Proper Tax
Receipts (3 photocopies)
CASE B: NON-OWNER
1. Duly Notarized copy of the
Contract of Lease
2. Duly Notarized copy of the
Deed of Absolute Sale
3. Notarized Copy of the
Contract of Sale
5 Sets of Plans & Specifications,
Bill of Materials, Prepared,
Signed and Sealed by the FF
Professionals
a. Architectural (architectural)
b. Civil Engineer (structural)
c. Electrical Engineer
d. Sanitary Engineer, or Master
Plumber
e. mechanical engineer

Secondary Building/structure located within

the same preses the use of which is
ANCILLARY BUILDING/STRUCTURE
incidental to that of the main building or
structure
 FUNCTIONS OF THE CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION GROUP

Makes certain that the Contractor complies with the

Quality Control of plans and specs and other contract documents --- and
Work assures that the workmanship is in accordance with
sound and accepted construction practices

He assists the Architect and the Design Engineer in the

Evaluation and
evaluation of the work of the Contractor
Construction of Work
Keeping of Records,
Reports and Contract
Documents

Architectural Documents
 DESCRIPTION OF TASKS

Before any project nears its completion

Assist the Contractor in the Interpretation of Contract Documents QUALITY CONTROL stage, make a list of items for correction,
(Continued) andcheck each item as it is corrected
Obtain the Architect additional details or information if, and before final inspection.
when, required at the jobsite for proper execution of the work
Consider and evaluate suggestions or
Conduct on-site-observations and check the quality of the work,
modifications which may be submitted
materials and equipment for consistency with the contract
bythe Contractor to the Architect and
documents
report them with recommendations to the
Notify Contractor if any material or any portion of the work does
Architect for final decision.
not conform to specifications or if unacceptable in quality .
Confirm this in writing.
Review and verify nature, quantities, and
Follow-up and check daily on corrective work being undertaken. contractor's prices on change orders.

Check that materials are properly stored, handled, and used on Confirm, review and verify
the project. Emergency/extra work orders claimed by
the Contractor.
QUALITY CONTROL Inspect Safety Measures Taken By the Contractor
Review with any concerned the requisitions for
Supervise/Perform sampling and testing of materials when EVALUATION
payment as submitted by the Contractor and
necessary. Promply Report Test results to those concerned forward them with recommendations to the
Check, in the company of Contractor and others concerned, Architect for disposition.
testing of plumbing, eJect'rical, air conditioning, mechanical and
other installations
Disallow the installation of any material and equipment for which shop Be alert to the various schedules of
drawings have not been duly approved by the Architect. completion date and to conditions which
Forbid the use of materials, tools and. equipment, workmanship which may cause delay in completion and report
do not conformwith the plans and specifications. same to the Architect. When the
Require ihe removal or repair of defective or faulty construction; or if construction work has been completed in
construction which could not be inspected in ·place; or the construction of a accordance with the Contract Documents,
critical item, expressly identified as such, and which was performed without advise the Architect that the work is ready
inspection.
for general inspection and acceptancE
Stop any work which is not being done in accordance with the plans and specifications and
the contract agreement between the Owner and the Contractor.
 DESCRIPTION OF TASKS

Conduct regular coordination

Keep in the field office an ordflrly file of: meetings with the Owner, the
Copy of the Contract Agreement Architect-EngineerConsultant,
Copy of Approved Plans Copies of Building Permits the Contractor, and such other
and Specifications and Licenses parties as may be required, or
their designated
Make daily Inspection Reports which include:
representatives.
Weather Conditions
Manpower Availability and distribution of skills
Construction Activities, by Phase
Equipment Utilization
Attend conferences called by
Materials Delivered/Checked
the Owner or the
RECORDS Correspondence/Memoranda Transmitted OTHER FUNCTIONS OF THE SUPERVISORY
·Architect/Engineer Consultant.
Agreement/Decisions made GROUP
Observations/Recommendations
Keep in File the following Documents
Progress and Accomplishment Reports
Change Orders
Payments Processed
As-Built Drawings/Information Accompany the Owner, the
Architect/Engineer-Consultant
Maintenance and Operation Manuals of
or their representatives and
Equipment; Certifications,
government inspectors during
guarantees, and the like for items furnished
their visits to the project.
on the project.
 PRODUCTION PLANNING
REQUIREMENTS IN THE PROJECT CONSTRUCTION )(Basic Operations)
Site Facilities and quarters for site engineers, construction inspectors and general/sub-
contractor workers Source Procurement Sales purchase

Vehicles Parking ( Visitors/officers Utility/Equipment) Supplies Allotment Budget

Materials Warehousing Supplies Dispersement distribution

Sales Purchase Storage Handling Supplies Distribution
Jobsite Meeting Project Inspectors

Owner's Representative Architect/Representatives Construction Through Size

Skilled Workers
Consultants
Contractor's Offices Laborers
Site Security and Safety Policies/Measures 1. Site Clearing
8. Electrical Works
(Mobilization)
2. Foundation Layout 9. Plumbing Works
Basic Management Components
3. Excavation and
Manpower personnel 10. Carpentry Works
Back Filling
Materials supplies and stocks 4 Steek Works 11. Roof Works
CONSTRUCTION WORKS
12. Painting and
Machines tools and equipments 5. Form Works
Finishing
Methods procedures 6. Concrete Works
13 Site clearing
Money budget/funds/cash (demobilization and
7. Masonry Works turnover)
MANAGEMENT IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
Safety of his workmen and general foremen
Training of his construction workiers and employees OBJECTIVE PLANNING
Good relations within the working environment aims more at prescribing an orderly work protection towards the
completion of the project in of project budget and time allotment
turnover to the client-owner a project of specified quality within budget and time
 turnover to the client-owner a project of specified quality within budget and time
WHAT PLANNING CAN DO IN TERMS OF CONTRACTOR

A. Formulation of the Following

PROJECT PLANNING 1. Selection of Construction Method and Equipment

Concerned with the forecasting the provable future cause of action or an event 3. Desired order of the contractor of the major components or parts of the project.
PRE-CONSTRUCTION PLANNING
1. Educating the contractor staff management of what influence it can have on the
project in terms of cost and completion time.
2. Changing management strategiees before they are written down on paper by the
top management.
3. Setting up the project and making an initial draft for a very smooth flowing
construction schedule
2. Sequence in relation to technicl equipment
B. PROJECT MANAGER AND PROJECT SUPERINTENDED
Provide General direction and field supervision to the project.
Will monitor and assess the overall construction progress
Monitor and Assess the Value of work in place and the quality of the work achieved
WHAT DOES PLANNING INCLUDE
Prescription of tasks to be performed on site and offsite
Management Decisions on what tasks are to proceed
Labor Subcontracting System

PLANNING IS DEFINITELY SCHEDULING

Pre-construction goes beyond the project construction plan it investigate several the
several areas

2. Labor Sub-contracting 2. Put the task in a smooth flowing sequence

3. Technical Methods 3. Determining what cannot be done
4. Workers Overtime 4. Looking closely at the task durations or time of completion
5. Project Site Safety
6. Manpower Turn over and Absenteeism

PITFALLS OF PLANNING
1. Planning is too complex
2. Some plans had been proven to be unrealistic
3. No variable alternatives
4. Insufficient time given to planning
5. NO control for monitoring
6. Failure to delegate parts of the plan to concerned parties
 GANTT CHART REQUIREMENTS FOR PROJECT EVALUATION REVIEW
(BIDDING REQUIREMENTS)
Graphical Representation of work against Completed Time
A. TIME OF CONSTRUCTION
shows the necessary time for each function but does not show the relationship of one B. BIDDING DOCUMENTS states the tiime must be
another completed

2 MAJOR WEAKNESSES OF GANTT CHART

it does not show the interrelationship and inter dependencies among various phaese C. CONTRACTOR must indicate in his proposal form his
of the work own time of completion
it does not show ways of determining which operations actually control the overall
progress time of the project Liquedated Damages
Breach of Contract
STRENGTHS OF BAR CHART Damage Claims by the owner

easily comprehended by most construction workers PRICING ESTIMATE

Contractor solicits and receive firm quotations from all
shows the proposed starting and completion time of the project contract materials required for the job being bidded
shown as a parallel type of graph Material has entered on the estimate Unusual for Owner to supply
summary sheets must all be quoted on some Major Materials. Such
QUALITY SURVEY - QUALITY ESTIMATE (Bill Of Materials) a common basis delivered to the job cases will provided,
Labor costs are installation cost is added
site.subject to considerable variations and in
only fluent more acccurate and dependable procedure for the compliation of items of coannot be termined with the same degree of exactness as
work to be priced the material cost.

PURPOSE OF QUALITY ESTIMATE QUALITY OF WORK

The pricing of labor represents one of the two areas
Gives an initial estimate of the total project cost.
of uncertainting in the estimating process.
Provides valuable information concerning times required for work accomplishment
Equipment It also provides purchasing It serves as a reference for
Crew Size
Need and information and cost various aspects of the field