The document discusses construction management and outlines several key considerations: manpower and scheduling requirements including necessary roles on the construction team; site logistics such as space, utilities, and purchasing; quality control; and monitoring through daily time records, safekeeping of materials, and schedule updates from foremen. It also describes the occupancy permit process required before a structure can be used, including application forms, permits, as-built plans, completion forms, and safety inspections. Finally, it defines construction management as a professional service that oversees a project's schedule, cost, safety, scope, and function to represent the owner's interests.
The document discusses construction management and outlines several key considerations: manpower and scheduling requirements including necessary roles on the construction team; site logistics such as space, utilities, and purchasing; quality control; and monitoring through daily time records, safekeeping of materials, and schedule updates from foremen. It also describes the occupancy permit process required before a structure can be used, including application forms, permits, as-built plans, completion forms, and safety inspections. Finally, it defines construction management as a professional service that oversees a project's schedule, cost, safety, scope, and function to represent the owner's interests.
The document discusses construction management and outlines several key considerations: manpower and scheduling requirements including necessary roles on the construction team; site logistics such as space, utilities, and purchasing; quality control; and monitoring through daily time records, safekeeping of materials, and schedule updates from foremen. It also describes the occupancy permit process required before a structure can be used, including application forms, permits, as-built plans, completion forms, and safety inspections. Finally, it defines construction management as a professional service that oversees a project's schedule, cost, safety, scope, and function to represent the owner's interests.
The document discusses construction management and outlines several key considerations: manpower and scheduling requirements including necessary roles on the construction team; site logistics such as space, utilities, and purchasing; quality control; and monitoring through daily time records, safekeeping of materials, and schedule updates from foremen. It also describes the occupancy permit process required before a structure can be used, including application forms, permits, as-built plans, completion forms, and safety inspections. Finally, it defines construction management as a professional service that oversees a project's schedule, cost, safety, scope, and function to represent the owner's interests.
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Pat 2: Construction and Project Monitoring
Consider the following:
Manpower & Schedules - Your Foreman – your alter-ego; in-depth knowledge of construction procedures, equipment and safety; ability to read drawings, plans, and blueprints; careful and meticulous; responsible - Construction Team – rough carpenter, steelman, mason, plumber, electrician, tiler, finishing carpenter, tinsmith, painter, welder, helper - Tools and Minor Equipment – 1 bagger cement mixer, assorted power tools, shovels, wheelbarrow, hand tools, measuring tape, ladder Site Space & Utilities Purchasing & Logistics Coordination with Professionals Cashflow Quality Control Another Labor Option: Sub-contracting The Site Must-Haves: - Water and Electricity - Enough Space for Storage and Barracks - Safety Nets and Temporary Fencing Some More Important Things: - Be considerate to your neighbors - Secure necessary permits before cutting trees - Secure demolition permit if needed - Purchasing and logistics - Monitoring: Daily time record – consider hiring a timekeeper - Safekeeping – Keep track of materials and supplies - Schedule – always ask for updates from your foreman or subcontractor and hit the targets - Quality Control – ask assistance from your Architect and Engineers
Part 3: Post Construction
Occupancy Permit or Permit of Occupancy - required before any building/ structure is used or occupied. It is usually secured after the completion of a structure. - Shall be issued and approved first by the respective Office of the Building Official before using the structure. To secure this permit: - Accomplish for Certificate of Occupancy Application Forms from the City/ Municipal Engineering Standard Requirements: Completed Application Forms Building Permit Signed and Sealed As-built Plans 5 sets Signed and Sealed Completion Forms Fire Safety Inspection Certificate Construction Logbook Signed and Sealed by Architect or Engineer in charge
LESSON: WHAT IS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT?
Construction Management- a professional service that provides a project’s owner with effective management of the project schedule, cost, safety, scope, and function. Job for contractor 1. Work with some company - deals with the actual builds of the project similar to a general contractor -actively managing the building process - can be subcontractor, surveyor, scheduling consultant. 2. True Construction Management - more on an adviser to the owner of the project that can rage from home renovation to large commercial projects. - the job is to represent the owner and facilitate conversation between all the different parties of a construction project.
How to be a good Construction Manager?
1. Firm- you have to establish yourself as some form of authority, to be seen as a figure of respect as a Construction Manager. 2. Fair- You need to be fair to all parties not just to the owner that is paying you. 3. Consistency- Consistency is the key, you need to be consistent to go on one direction.