Cma Final
Cma Final
Cma Final
MICRO-PROJECT REPORT
Seal of Institute
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We wish to express our profound gratitude to our guide Prof. P.M. SARWADE who
guided us endlessly in framing and completion of Micro-Project. She guided us on
all the main points in that Micro-Project. We are indebted to her constant
encouragement, cooperation and help. It was her enthusiastic support that helped
us in overcoming of various obstacles in the Micro-Project.
We are also thankful to our Principal, HOD, Faculty Members
and classmates for extending their support and motivation in the completion of
this Micro-Project.
The purpose of a tender document is to provide potential bidders with all of the information thatthey
need in order to prepare a bid for the project. The tender document will typically include information
on the scope of work, the timeline for the project, and the budget
3.0 Proposed Methodology (Procedure in brief that will be followed to do the micro-
project) in about 100 to 200 words).
The proposed methodology for the micro-project involves several key steps. Firstly, a
comprehensive review of available construction management software options will be
conducted, considering factors such as popularity, reputation, and user feedback. Following
this, a list of criteria will be established to evaluate the software, encompassing features,
pricing, scalability, user interface, and customer support.
Next, each software will be assessed against these criteria through hands-on exploration, trial
usage, and consultation of user reviews and expert opinions. Data will be collected and
organized into a structured format for comparative analysis.
Finally, the findings will be synthesized into a comprehensive report highlighting the strengths,
weaknesses, and unique selling points of each software solution. Recommendations will be
provided based on the specific needs and preferences of different types of construction projects,
ensuring that stakeholders can make informed decisions when selecting a construction
management software solution.
Annexure-1
4.0 Action Plan (Sequence and time required for major activity. The following is for Reference, The
Activities can be Added / reduced / Modified)
Name of
Sr. Planned Planned Responsible
Details of activity
No. Week Start Finish Team Members
date date
1 1 &2 Discussion & Finalization of
Topic
2 3 Preparation of the Abstract
3 4 Literature Review
4 5 Submission of Microproject
Proposal (Annexure-I)
5 6 Collection of information about
Topic
6 7 Collection of relevant content /
materials for the execution of
Microproject.
7 8 Discussion and submission of
outline of the Microproject.
8 9 Analysis / execution of
Collected data / information and
preparation of Prototypes /
drawings / photos / charts /
graphs / tables / circuits / Models
/ programs etc.
9 10 Completion of Contents of
Project Report
10 11 Completion of Weekly progress
Report
11 12 Completion of Project Report
(Annexure-II)
12 13 Viva voce / Delivery of
Presentation
5.0 Resources Required (major resources such as raw material, some machining facility,
software etc.)
Micro-Project Report
Format for Micro-Project Report (Minimum 4 pages)
Title of Micro-Project: - collect the brand names and uses of repair materials available in the market
in the area where student resides
The micro-project aims to provide stakeholders in the construction industry with valuable insights into
different construction management software options. By comparing these solutions comprehensively, the
project aims to highlight the specific features, functionalities, and pricing structures of each software,
enabling stakeholders to make informed decisions tailored to their project needs. The benefits include
improved efficiency in project management, better resource allocation, cost-effectiveness, and enhanced
collaboration among project teams. Ultimately, the micro-project seeks to empower stakeholders with the
knowledge necessary to optimize construction processes and achieve successful project outcomes
3.0 Course Outcomes Achieved (Add to the earlier list if more Cos are addressed)
The purpose of a tender document is to provide potential bidders with all of the information that they
need in order to prepare a bid for the project. The tender document will typically include
information on the scope of work, the timeline for the project, and the budget
4.0 Literature Review: - (you can include all the resources which you have used to gather the information for
the Micro-project)
Sample: -
Built specifically for the construction industry, these solutions have the complete tools you
need to effectively manage your projects. Throughout everycritical aspect of your construction
project, be it in client communication, decision-making, job scheduling, and cost control,
construction management solutions can assist you toward a successful project completion.
While most industries are quick to adopt the latest technological trends, the construction industry
lags behind in doing so. Construction firms remain hesitant and continue to underinvest in
technology. This is why construction productivity remains flat for decades now. In fact, 39% of
companies considerthe lack of IT staff as the most limiting factor in adopting new technology.
However, the number of employees and technology solutions affects the size ofthe IT staff in a
construction company.
Even so, there are new technologies driving the construction industry forward. For instance,
some companies are investing in drones to accurately visualize and map projects. AI is also
being used to improve job site safety and workerproductivity, and construction wearables now
have biometrics, GPS trackers, and voltage detectors in them.
Despite being relative laggards, construction management platforms are slowlyfinding their
way into construction project systems. While they have the functionalities that most project
management solutions have, they offer extended features specific to construction projects, like
bid management andlead generation features. According to PlanGrid, 32% of construction
businesses report that these applications saved them around 5 hours a week.
The leading construction management solutions today are CoConstruct, Wrike,and RedTeam. In
the following sections, we’ll walk you through an in-depth analysis and comparison of the three
platforms to help you choose which one will make a sound investment for your business.
1. Co construct
In one simple to-do list, you can keep track of your tasks and their progress. This is where all action
items and your schedules are listed, easily accessible viaweb or mobile devices. Plus, you can add
as many items and attach photos where needed. With the notification and advanced reporting features,
your team stays on top of open items on your list.
Should you want to investigate the platform firsthand, you can easily do sowhen you
sign up for Construct free demo here.
In addition, Construct automatically records all communication between yourteam and your clients.
Whether it’s via e-mail, web, mobile, or text, you can easily follow important discussions and stay
informed of client decisions. The
software also simplifies client selections and provides a clear presentation of The
project specs, pricing, and files
Moreover, CoConstruct easily monitors warranty items of your past clients. Itkeeps your clients and
subcontractors in one communication thread when setting appointment times. It also comes with a
reminder feature to ensure thatyou will not miss handling any lingering items. Once you mark the
process ascomplete, your clients will have to confirm it to verify the action.
2. Wrike
The intuitive dashboards of Wrike let you manage and monitor your tasks. Youcan own 10 up to
200 dashboards, depending on the subscription you have.
Moreover, Wrike lets you add pre-built or custom widgets to your dashboardsthat show tasks from a
particular project or folder.
You can use all the features for free for a period of time to see if the softwarematches
your needs. Simply sign up for Wrike free trial here.
Wrike equips project managers with Gantt charts and interactive timelines so you can track the
progress of your projects. It also allows you to manage multiple projects in a single platform. In a
simple drag-and-drop action, you caneasily update project timelines. A project scheduler
automatically adjusts your
timeline based on the changes you made and shares your new plans with yourteam.
For better visibility of your projects, Wrike comes with report templates whereyou can see work
progress, active projects, and unassigned tasks. You can also share these reports with your team
members, clients, and executives so everyone stays informed about a project’s status.
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3. Red Team
RedTeam is a comprehensive management platform for construction projects.It sees you through
the entire project lifecycle, from preconstruction, project management, field management, and all
through financial control. A program designed by contractors, RedTeam equips your team with
planning tools, taskmanagement, and collaboration features.
A Gantt scheduling feature helps you monitor tasks and milestones. You can setthe start and end
dates for each task and import or export files with Microsoft Project. As you update your Gantt
schedule, the changes will automatically reflect in the planroom and your mobile device.
Additionally, an optical character recognition tool lets you drag and drop plans and specifications
to your projects.An appealing test drive of all software features is available to you when
You can also handle document control with the Dialog feature. It lets you manage files, RFIs,
meeting minutes, and agendas. In addition, you can track the flow of RFIs for your projects. As
you receive, review, and share RFIs, thesystem keeps you log accurate and updated.
Moreover, the software improves team collaboration by centralizing project information, streamlining
communication, and managing critical workflows. Ontop of that, RedTeam has Teamplayer application
where you can invite general and subcontractors to have access to documents like subcontracts,
change orders, and quotes.
➢ compression of key feature
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CoConstruct lets you track jobsite activities and work progress in a modernized log dashboard. With
it, your team members in the field can add log notes thatyou can instantly see. The recorded project
history gives you a complete view offield activities. This way, you save time in production
meetings, skipping project updates from your team. Through custom flags that you can use in the
log, you can easily report and identify issues like late subs or missing orders.
CoConstruct also allows you to upload and view 360-degree photos and videosand lead your clients
through a virtual tour of the project. In one snap, you cancapture the entire project—from its floors,
ceilings, walls—and share documentation with remote clients. Moreover, it enables a drag-and-drop
function for your task management, making it easier to update tasks and schedules.
Meanwhile, Wrike gives you real-time visibility on your work progress, resource utilization, and
project barriers. The Gantt charts give you a complete view of your project scope, helping you
visualize each stage of the project. In the scheduling feature, you can link tasks using
dependencies and monitor theirstatus.
On the other hand, the FieldShare application of RedTeam allows you to addreal-time jobsite photos and work
updates. The application also allows employees to record their time, enter the number of hours with the direct or
indirect labor category and assigned codes
Verdict: Among the top 3 construction management software, CoConstruct hasmore advanced
features for scheduling and task management. It lets you view your jobsite in real-time, while 360-
photos and videos allow your clients a virtual tour of the project. Wrike and RedTeam, however,
both have Gantt charts where you can see all your tasks and track work progress.
➢ Project budgeting
CoConstruct gives you better financial control with its budget spreadsheets. Iteasily runs open
book and fixed price projects. You can set up specs and selections, and the system automatically
builds cost codes and values of your budget. It automates budget updates as well. This comes
especially helpful when a client moves or changes something in the selection sheet.
RedTeam also has extensive budgeting and billing options. It allows you to add and produce AIA
billing as cost-plus billing or progress billing. Aside from that,you can invite clients so they can
collaborate with you in the billing preparations. The system keeps track of your communication so
you can easily follow the discussions.
CoConstruct works seamlessly with QuickBooks Desktop and Quickbooks Online. This integration
eliminates double-entry of budgets and estimates as it updates your spending and projected costs. It
also automatically syncs invoicesbetween the two systems. For instance, when invoices are paid in
Quickbooks, it reflects in CoConstruct as well.
Similarly, RedTeam allows integrations with some of the best accounting solutions you are already
using, like Quickbooks Online. Thus, vendor invoicesmade in RedTeam easily feed through
Quickbooks Online. Time-tracking expenses, direct costs, and customer billing are also synchronized.
As for Wrike, its open API expands integration possibilities with accountingsystems. The system,
however, only allows integration of Wrike and Quickbooks via Zapier.
Verdict: CoConstruct comes first in terms of financial control features. It automatically builds cost codes and
values for your budget. Like RedTeam and Wrike, it integrates seamlessly with Quickbooks. Additionally,
CoConstruct letsyou generate invoices based on budget actuals or estimates
RedTeam offers the most expensive packages, starting at $4200/year.
➢ Bids and estimates
CoConstruct streamlines your bidding processes and lets you create accurate and detailed bid
requests based on your project specs, selections, and estimatedata. By clicking your bidding details
and selecting your preferred subcontractors, CoConstruct automatically sends them an email. When
your subcontractors want to send you an inquiry, all they need to do is reply to the bid email sent
by CoConstruct.
Likewise, RedTeam conveniently facilitates bidding, letting you manage the bidprocess and schedule
pre-bid and bid dates. For estimates, you can select cost codes to generate a cost estimate template.
Thereafter, you can add supplemental markups for insurance, bond premiums, and others.
Verdict: For a smooth bidding process, go for CoConstruct or RedTeam. CoConstruct allows you to
easily create bids from your estimate, while RedTeam’s strength lies in its comprehensive bid
management tool, which
compiles all project bids in one neat list that shows details about pre-bid and biddates.
Proper communication and visibility are among the top reasons for using a construction
management software. CoConstruct easily handles client communication with patent-pending
communication technology. It allows youto track interactions of your clients, team, or trades in
seconds. The system intelligently captures all communication about a particular project and lets you
browse by topic so you can easily find the information you need.
In CoConstruct, a detailed task list gives you all the information you need, likedaily schedules,
field tasks, lead follow-ups, and more. You can also use pre- built schedule templates or you can
create one and copy it for another project. You can also import from another system like Outlook or
Google Calendar.
Wrike enables effective collaboration with your team and your stakeholders with its communication
tools. It offers a platform where you can discuss projectand task details with the full context
maintained. It allows you to upload images and videos and lets you tag your members, clients, or
trades. What’s more, the Wrike Proof tool lets easily update task descriptions, comment on
discussions, and use @ mentions to notify others in real-time.
Meanwhile, RedTeam has a TeamPlayer application that provides your team with communication
tools and access to project details. It also facilitates criticalworkflows such as contracting, negotiating,
and bidding.
➢ Lead management
CoConstruct comes with a lead management feature that lets you focus on yourhottest prospects and
follow through with perfect timing. In one integrated task list, you can find all the information about
your contact details, activity history,and upcoming tasks for your leads. You can also set your own
lead categories and scores to ensure that you are getting only the most significant leads.
RedTeam’s lead management efficiently monitors prospects and helps you secure conversions. It
manages opportunities, campaigns, and client interactions to improve your relationship with your
customers. Meanwhile, the system accurately records all related events with each opportunity, so you
don’t have toworry about missing any data related to the project. In addition, RedTeam allows you to
compare your score with peer contractors. This way, you can be more aggressive with upcoming
opportunities.
Verdict: The top 3 construction management software have complete communication features to improve
customer relationship. CoConstruct and RedTeam, however, extends its capabilities with lead management
features tohelp you track and follow up with prospects
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➢ File management
CoConstruct organizes and stores your files in one place, letting you upload or view files on the fly.
You can attach files to selections and change orders to ensure that the information you need stays at
the right place. To keep all your files secured, you get total control of access permission when you
want to sharefiles with other people.
Wrike helps you create, find, and use your files with helpful features like dashboards, widgets, and proofing
and approval tools. It comes with a searchand version tracking functionalities to help you find the files you
need. The dashboard file widget is also handy in file management as it lets you group files
for the same project. It also allows you to filter and sort files by upload date, name, workflow status,
and other attributes.
RedTeam has a document control feature where all documents are properly attached to the project
it belongs to. You can also create folders and upload photos. To see all your files, you only need to
go to the Project Documents portal.
Verdict: In this aspect, all three construction management software offer impressive file
management features. CoConstruct secures your files in oneplace, whereas Wrike’s dashboards
and widgets neatly organize your files. Meanwhile, RedTeam ensures that your files sorted into
the right projects
➢ Pricing
Wrike offers the most affordable packages by a long shot. It has a free version for small teams of
up to 5 users. From there, they can choose from the Professional plan, $9.80/user/month, or the
Business plan, $24.80/user/month.For the pricing details of the Enterprise plan, you need to contact
the vendor.
Meanwhile, CoContruct starts at $199 per month for the Core plan. The standard plan is $249 per
month, and the Plus plan costs $299 per month.
Verdict: The pricing schemes of the top 3 construction management software vary diversely, from
fixed to custom-tailored packages. Wrike is the most affordable with its free version and Professional
plan at $9.80/user/month, whileCoConstruct follows closely with its Core plan priced at $199/month.
The most expensive of the three is RedTeam, costing $4200/year
6.0 Actual Resources Used (Mention the actual resources used).
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Name of Resource/material Specifications Qty Remarks
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Laptop Windows 11 1 -
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The micro-project fosters the development of various skills and learning outcomes crucial for professional
growth. It enhances research skills by delving into the intricacies of different construction management
software options. Analytical capabilities are honed through comparing and evaluating features, pricing, and
user experiences. Critical thinking is sharpened as the project assesses the suitability of each software for
specific project needs. Effective communication skills are cultivated in conveying complex information
through reports and presentations. Decision-making skills are refined as stakeholders are empowered to
make informed choices regarding software selection. Additionally, project management skills are
strengthened in planning and executing the micro-project. Overall, this endeavor promotes a holistic
development encompassing technical expertise and essential soft skills necessary for success in the
construction industry.
9.0 Applications of this Micro-Project: - (In about 30 to 50 words)
The micro-project findings can be applied across various construction projects, aiding stakeholders such as
project managers, contractors, and developers in selecting the most suitable construction management
software. It enables streamlined project management, enhanced collaboration, cost-effectiveness, and
improved resource utilization, resulting in successful project outcomes..
Annexure-IV
MICRO-PROJECT EVOLUTION SHEET
(A) (B)
Process and Product Individual Presentation/ Total Marks
Assessment (6 marks) Viva (4 marks) 10