AGGOR, Francis Yao

ASARE, Eileen Stephanie

DjAnGmAh, Emmanuel

OFOSU–ENNIN, Kofi

OKEREKE, Nkechinyere

TApSOBA, Haruna

KWANING, Farouk Anane

Construction managementConstruction management is the efficient and economic application of the required resources, to realize a quality constructed facility within a particular time frame and budget.

Construction management

The aim of a construction manager is to produce a quality facility on time and within budget to meet a client’s requirements. (halpin & senior, 2011).

originConstruction management originated in the 1950s, but was generally acknowledged as a professional service during the 1960s.

originThe need for a new service was the Owner’s need for accurate and knowledgeable guidance throughout the entire life cycle of a project due to the increased size complexity of projects.

Construction hierarchyowner Construction

manager

contractorarchitect

sub-contractors Structural

engineer

Electrical engineer

Mechanical engineer

Landscape architect

functions of a construction manager

• Project management planning.

• Cost management.

• Time management.

functions of a construction manager

• Quality management.

• Contract administration.

• Safety management

project management planning• This involves scheduling

and co-ordination of construction activities in order to meet deadlines.

project management planning• These work plans ensures

the smooth and co- ordinated day to day running of the

project.

qcost management• This entails managing

financial aspects of the project, including trade contract valuations, claims and administration of contract charges.

q cost management

• The CM initiates action by the client and project team to mitigate delays or cost overrun.

time management

• Time frames are assigned to the various phases of the construction process to ensure the effective and efficient use of time.

time management

• An advantage of phasing the project eliminates any additional cost that the client may incur due to inflation.

Quality control• Here the CM asses the buildability

and construction methodologies that are employed in construction.

Quality control• Here the CM asses the buildability

and construction methodologies that are employed in construction.

Quality control

• Monitoring and reporting on overall progress, advising on issues related to trade contractor performance and forecasting the impact of design changes

Contract administration

• Preparing and collating pre-qualification and tender documentation together with the administration and negotiation of the tender process.

Contract administration

• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients, representing the owner or developer.

Safety management

• The CM ensures safety on the site by enforcing safety measures such as using the right implements for designated work, provision of safety nets and fire alarm systems.

benefits• Owners are protected from

unnecessary liability.

• Design and construction schedule is optimized and accelerated.

benefits

• Reduction in overall project cost, working within budget and a time frame.

challenges• Co-ordination risk and

increased likelihood of design change.

• Reliance on management capability of construction manager.

challenges• Construction manager and

professional team owe duty of care and liability only.

notable cm projects.Atlanta and Futton countyStadium.Heery and heeryarchitects.

broklyn bridge. roebling family.

references• Berman, G.S., 2002. The Morphing Of The

Architect’s Role And How It Is Impacting The Construction Manager.

• Bolivar, S.A. & Halpin, D.W., 2011. Construction Management. 4th ed. Hamilton Press.

• Graham, H.A. et al., 2012. Construction Management.

• Heery, G.T., 2011. A History of Construction Management, Program Management And Development Management.

• Langdon D. & Rawlinson, S., 2006. Procurement: Construction Management. Building Magazine. 35(6), pp. 10-12.