BATAAN PENINSULA STATE UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURE

City of Balanga 2100 Bataan

(NOTE : This mark should only
be used by the Central and Main
PHILIPPINES Campus only)

Name: Jervie Mae G. Rabano

Subject Professor: AR. NIÑA CHRISTINE DAVID
Subject Code: ARSC-0503
Course Title: Construction Management 1
Semester: 2nd Semester
School Year: 2023-2024
Topic: Construction Management and
Architects

TOPIC 2: "FAILING TO PLAN IS LIKE PLANNING TO FAIL"

If you do not know where you want to go with something, there is no use in
starting. Planning is the process of deciding ahead of time what to do, how to do it, when to do it,
and who should do it. This fills up the space between the organization's current state and its
desired state. Setting and logically ordering goals is part of the planning function. Any task must
include some sort of planning. Forward-thinking individuals succeed when others fail. To
accomplish this, one does not need to be a certified planner. All we need to do is to ask ourself the
appropriate questions regarding our goals and the means by which we might realize them.
Because they overlook these inquiries or forget their responses, most people squander time. They
enter uncharted area as a result, where things go wrong fast and they become powerless over
their life.

The adage "Failing to Plan is Like Planning to Fail" highlights how crucial it is to
make successful plans. It implies that one is basically setting oneself up for failure if one does not
give things considerable thought and preparation. Put another way, skipping the planning stage
can result in subpar results or lost chances. This idea is frequently used to emphasize the need of
strategic thinking and proactive decision-making in a variety of situations, including business,
education, and personal goal-setting. It also implies that you have a higher chance of running into
problems or failing to meet your objectives if you don't prepare ahead and make the necessary
preparations. In essence, it highlights how crucial meticulous planning and forethought are to
reaching goals and averting unforeseen hazards. One of the most crucial—yet often overlooked—
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aspects of creating a firm is planning. Planning may also assist in organizing everyone’s vision,
goals, and growth, regardless of whether the person is aiming to start a firm or is just trying to find
a better approach to manage the work. It's not necessary for the plan to be intricate. It ought to
have a few measurable, high-level objectives so that the person can track his progress toward
them. Timelines should also be included so that you can set short-term objectives and work
toward long-term ones.

In construction, it can be said that while effective material management reduces

costs and saves time, construction planning certainly improves work efficiency. Additionally,
integrated project controls enhance the team's ability to ensure project success within allocated
budget, time, and constraints. The key to managing a construction project successfully is
meticulous and strategic planning. The project's complexity will determine how much planning is
needed. A well-planned project maximizes productivity and offers a detailed road map for finishing
the task on time and within the allocated budget. Throughout the planning phase, deliverables,
objectives, and project milestones will all be developed. There are numerous ways for a project to
go off course. Preventing and addressing problems before they develop can be greatly aided by
having a well-executed plan. A quote has never been truer than it is now. Planning is essential to
the success of construction projects, and everyone enjoys working on projects where everything
goes according to plan. Nevertheless, project planning is frequently not done to the fullest extent
possible. On the other hand, contractors restrict the information they disclose to avoid having it
used against them in a contractual dispute, so there is a lack of openness with the project
program.

To conclude, the saying "failing to plan is like planning to fail" implies that success
is rarely the result of chance. It requires preparation, including knowing your destination and your
route of travel. If you don't accomplish this, you might win an occasional game, but that won't be
your main source of success. Any organization, regardless of size or industry emphasis, needs to
have a planning process. It assists in defining precise goals and objectives, evaluating the
capabilities and resource requirements necessary to reach those goals, identifying crucial
business processes, creating successful strategies, and more.

Submitted by:

JERVIE MAE G. RABANO

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BSAR 4B

ARSC-0503

Submitted to:

AR. NIÑA CHRISTINE P. DAVID, UAP

Instructor I, ARSC-0503

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