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Neolithic Era

Marked the transition from nomadic lifestyles to settled agricultural communities.

Early 20th Century

The scientific management movement marked a significant turning point in construction project management.

Critical Path Method (CPM)

Project Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)

Advanced construction management techniques

Project Management Institute Formation

Founded in 1969, it crucial role in standardizing methodologies and practices in project management.

Organization

An organized body of people with a particular purpose, especially a business, society, or association.

Management

The process of dealing with or controlling things or people.

CONSTRUCTION ORGANIZATION(Site Organization)

A group of people responsible for managing and supervising a construction site.

Legal Entities

Sole Traders

Partnership

Company

Holding Company

Different types of construction organization

Legal Entities

An individual or group with legal rights and duties related to contracts, agreements, payments, transactions, obligations, penalties, and dues.

Sole Traders

A business owned and run by one person.

Partnership

A formal arrangement between two or more parties to manage and operate a business and share its profits.

Company

A legal entity representing an association of people with a specific objective.

Holding Company

A company that owns and oversees other companies but exists solely to operate those subsidiaries.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

A system outlining how activities are directed to achieve the goals of an organization.

Organizational Chart

A visual representation of job titles and reporting lines.

Centralized Organizational Structure

Decentralized Organizational Structure

TWO TYPES OF ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE LEADERSHIP

Centralized Organizational Structure

Type of organizational structure leadership where there is a strict hierarchy where roles have clear responsibilities and subordinates follow superior guidance.

Decentralized Organizational Structure

Type of organizational structure leadership where employees have a high level of personal agency.

1. Hierarchical Structure

2. Functional Structure

3. Horizontal (Flat) Structure

4. Divisional (Multidivisional) Structure

5. Matrix Structure

6. Team-based Structure

7. Network Structure

8. Process-based Structure

9. Circular Structure

10. Line Structure

Types of organizational structure

Hierarchical Structure

Pyramid-shaped structure with a chain of command from top to bottom.

Functional Structure

Employees are organized by their specific skills and functions

Horizontal (Flat) Structure

Few levels between upper management and staff.

Divisional (Multidivisional) Structure

Each division operates like its own company.

General partnership

Limited partnership

Silent partner

Types of partnership

Matrix Structure

Employees report to multiple supervisors for different projects.

Team-based Structure

Focuses on problem-solving and collaboration.

Network Structure

Manages external vendors, subcontractors, and offsite teams.

Process-based Structure

Organizes employees by workflow steps.

Circular Structure

Leadership is at the center, and communication flows outward.

Line Structure

A simple top-down approach where authority flows from top to bottom.

·        Encourage cooperation

·        Organize for change

·        Anticipate the future

·        Remain flexible

·        Create distinctive spaces

·        Diversify your workforce — and create an inclusive environment

·        Promote personal growth

·        Empower people

·        Reward high performers

·        Foster a leadership

10 PRINCIPLES OF EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONS

Decision-making

The cognitive process resulting in the selection of a belief or a course of action among several possible alternative options.

Effective Decision-Making

Is the process of making choices by identifying a decision, gathering information, and assessing alternative resolutions.  

1. Identify the decision

2. Gather relevant information.

3. Identify the alternatives.

4. Weigh the evidence.

5. Choose among alternatives.

6. Take action.

7. Review your decision.

7 steps in Effective Decision-Making

PRE-PLANNING

Also known as front-end planning or project definition

WORKSHEET

TIMETABLE

PROGRESS CHART

TOOLS FOR EFFECTIVE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PRE-PLANNING

WORKSHEET

A foundational document. It serves to capture and organize the initial information about the project

Project Overview

Stakeholder Identification

Project Objectives

Initial Risk Assessment

Project Scope Definition

Key Elements within an Introduction Worksheet

TIMETABLE

Also “project schedule.” It is a critical tool for visualizing the project’s timeline.

PRELIMINARIES AND SITE MANAGEMENT

This aspect of pre-planning focuses on the initial setup of the construction site

Site Layout Planning

Temporary Utilities

Site Security

Environmental Considerations

Elements of Preliminaries and Site Management

PROGRESS CHART

A visual tool used to track the actual progress of the project against the planned schedule

Bar charts

S-Curves

Types of Progress Charts

MATERIAL SUPPLY

The strategic planning and management of procuring and handling materials necessary for a construction project.

·        Estimating Material Needs

·        Sourcing and Procurement

·        Logistics and Handling

·        Quality Control

·        Inventory Management

Salient Features of Material Supply in Pre-Planning

Financial Budgeting

process of estimating and allocating the funds required for the entire construction project.

·        Cost Estimation

·        Budget Allocation

·        Funding and Financing

·        Cost Control and Monitoring

Salient Features of Financial Budgeting

Financial Preparation

lays the groundwork for a project's financial success. It involves a series of steps aimed at accurately estimating costs, securing funding, and establishing financial controls.

·        Project Scope Definition

·        Project Scope Definition

·        Budgeting

·        Financing

·        Cash Flow Management

·        Contingency Planning

·        Risk Assessment

Salient Features of Financial Preparation

Site Management

the process of strategically preparing the construction site for the upcoming project.

·        Site Investigation and Assessment

·        Site Layout Planning

·        Site Preparation

·        Traffic Management Planning

·        Safety Planning

·        Environmental Planning

·        Logistics Planning

Salient Features of Site Management

Planned Maintenance

is a proactive, strategic process encompassing the anticipation, scheduling, and preparation for the maintenance requirements of all temporary and construction-related assets throughout the project lifecycle.

·        Construction Equipment

·        Temporary Facilities

·        Post-Construction Considerations

Salient Features of Planned maintenance

Procurement Planning

The strategic acquisition of materials, equipment, and services ensures the project's smooth execution.

NVENTORY CONTROL

Managing materials and equipment flow efficiently. It's about ensuring that the right resources are available at the right time, in the right quantities, and at the right cost.