Construction Management Lecture Notes

A set of flashcards covering key concepts from the construction management lecture, including definitions and important details relevant for exam preparation.

Constructability

The ability to construct a design safely and efficiently.

Triple Constraint

The three primary project constraints: Cost, Quality, Time.

Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

A hierarchical decomposition of the total scope of a project into manageable work packages.

Earned Value Management (EVM)

A method to measure project performance by comparing planned progress with actual progress.

Cost Baseline

The approved version of the time-phased project budget used to measure and control project performance.

Gantt Chart

A graphical representation of a project schedule that shows tasks and their durations.

Risk Register

A document listing potential risks and the strategies for managing them.

Value Engineering

An organized approach to providing necessary functions at the lowest cost.

Parametric Estimating

A cost estimating method that uses unit costs and variables.

Construction Project Life Cycle

The phases from project initiation to completion, including planning, executing, and closing.

Clash of Systems

Conflicts that arise in the design coordination process where multiple systems interfere with each other.

Safety Considerations

Factors related to ensuring the safety of workers and compliance with regulations during construction.

Project Charter

A document that formally authorizes a project, signed by the owner or sponsor.

Direct Cost

Costs directly associated with project activities such as materials, labor, and equipment.

Soft Clashes

Situations where objects do not physically touch but violate buffer or service zones.

Schedule Performance Index (SPI)

A measure of project scheduling efficiency, indicating if the project is ahead or behind schedule.

Cost Performance Index (CPI)

A measure of cost efficiency in a project, calculated as Earned Value divided by Actual Cost.