M5 CONCEPTS Flashcards
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happen when the project objectives are not translated into the desired project output (criteria based on the time-cost-quality requirement – especially the quality requirements)
Project failures
- Important since the project objectives are general in nature.
- When [Blank] fails, any or all of the following problems arise:
1. duplication of tasks
2. omission of tasks
3. chaos (confusion)
Specificity
a hierarchical decomposition of the total work required to complete a project. It structures work into smaller, more manageable components, ensuring that all necessary activities are identified, assigned, and scheduled.
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
WBS primary functions or objectives for a project:
- To divide the project into small pieces (or work packages)
- Act as assistance in the preparation of project schedules, cost estimates, and the assignment of management and task responsibilities.
- To reduce the project into work elements for individual definition, budgeting, schedule and control.
- these refer to the “hierarchy” of packages and tasks – from the general to the specific items
WBS Levels
o also called hardware-oriented
o focuses on the actual outputs (products) that the execution will bring about
o people are accountable for specific units of work – each one with a time cost-quality requirement
o most desirable type of WBS for construction planning work
Product-oriented WBS
o associate the breakdown with each function (e.g. carpentry)
o more desirable for design or management projects
o less desirable type of WBS for construction work the components require work which will be scheduled at various times in the project – and eventually, the planning will require that the work be broken down into products anyway
Funtionally (or Task)-oriented WBS
to deliver the project
more cheaply and efficiently
Construction Management
o is the lowest level in the WBS and establishes the baseline for project scheduling, tracking, and cost control.
o is extremely important for project management because it relates the work to be performed to time, cost, and people.
o Provides a detailed description of the work required to meet project needs and to match the project manager’s initial work plan.
o Is divided into three categories: scope, budget, and schedule
Work Packages
serves as an effective orientation for team members to learn the project requirements and restrictions of budget and schedule.
Kick-off Meeting
the developed strategy of the project manager. It should have a level of detail sufficient to allow all project participants to understand what is expected of them in each phase and time period of the project
Project Work plan
Basic components of a work plan
- Directory
- Tasks
- Schedule
- Budget
- Measurement
Works under the notion that: “site-based management can make significant improvements in the cost and time savings during the construction.”
Site Considerations
o site investigation before construction starts,
o material delivery and procurement management,
o keeping better site records,
o keeping good site communication and high level of information flow,
o monitoring performance regularly,
o establishing a well co-ordination system among different parts, and
o performing a good site layout planning
Site Management
Considerations for temporary facilities selection
a. Construction type
b. Type of contract
c. Project size
d. Project location
TRUE OR FALSE
Local labor force (5 km from site). Requires lodging and transportation needs
FALSE
No lodging and transportation needs
TRUE OR FALSE
Nearby labor force (5 - 60 km from site). Requires no lodging, but needs daily transportation
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE
Far away labor force (>60 km from site). Requires lodging facilities and daily transportation.
FALSE
requires lodging facilities only
