Brian Cooke - Management of Construction Projects

1. Chapter 02
2. Chapter 06
3. Chapter 07
4. Chapter 08
5. Chapter 09
6. Chapter 10
7. Chapter 11
8. Chapter 12
9. Chapter 13
10. Chapter 14

Brian Cooke, MSc

This edition first published 2015
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Cooke, B. (Brian)

Management of construction projects / Brian Cooke.
pagescm
Includes index.

ISBN 978-1-118-55516-3 (pbk.)
1.BuildingSuperintendence.2.BuildingCase studies.I.Title.
TH438.C6456 2013
690.068dc23

2013024689

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Managing Construction Projects is based on personal observations of six construction projects, with the text following the work stages from commencement to completion of the projects. The content is based on the authors observations of various aspects of each project. The information collected was freely given by the project managers, site managers and surveying staff based on the projects.

The head office and site organisation structure are outlined on each of the projects in relation to the main contractor. Relationships between the clients and the contractors team were also considered.

Site planning and programming routines on the various contracts are outlined. Extensive use was evident on all the projects that Asta Developments Power Project planning software was extensively used. All projects relied on laptop computers to provide access to company documentation and procedures.

Observations of the methods of handling a wide range of components including large storey height panels, precast coffered floor units and curtain wall panels are illustrated. Site layout plans are also illustrated, together with examples of material storage proposals. Good and bad materials management practices on both the large and smaller projects are also discussed.

A number of construction sequences are shown for the erection of a 15 storey steel frame, 10 storey pre-cast cross wall frame and related buildings. The importance of construction method statements is dealt with in relation to the concreting of a large in-situ concrete floor.

Separate chapters are included to supplement the case studies with additional notes and examples. These include:

• Project organisational responsibilities based on an understanding of the knowledge and management skills required to undertake the various site management roles on a project
• The principle of developing a team approach for managing future projects is indicated. This relates specifically to developing site management, quantity surveying and site engineering teams which can be transferred from project to project.
• Programming and planning projects, based on the Power Project linked bar chart software is illustrated for setting up a bar chart display. The relationships between the operations are shown together with the principles of establishing procurement displays.
• Risk assessment displays are shown for a range of site based tasks involving major plant items.
• The importance of understanding the range of JCT contracts available in practice is an essential requirement for both the project manager and contract surveyor these are summarised from information available from the JCT.

It is hoped that students and site management personnel obtain as much benefit from the material as I have enjoyed in preparing it.

Managing Construction Projects will be of interest to both lecturers and students on the following College and University courses:

BTEC UNITS Taught subject areas included in the programmes of study include: Law and Contracts, Health Safety and Welfare, Project Management (Planning and organising), Management Principles (The role and responsibilities of site management personnel)

BTEC LEVEL 5 HND in Construction and the Built Environment Taught subjects include: Site Surveying Procedures and Practice, Technology of Complex Buildings, Project Management (Roles and Responsibilities, Organisation Structures and Team Building)

BSc PROGRAMMES Degree Courses in Construction Management / Quantity Surveying and related subject areas at level 4, 5 and 6. These include related subjects of Procurement and Project Information, Construction and Site practice, Commercial Management, Contract Practice and Site Production Studies

Many degree programmes incorporate group project work which involves team building and analysing construction sequences. Tasks also include presenting construction programmes, the selection and use of plant, safety practices and materials management and site layout planning. This text book would assist students in improving their presentation skills when preparing joint or individual coursework or projects at the final year of a degree programme.

This book could not have been written without the dedication and assistance from a team of colleagues I wish to thank. These include: