Introduction to Construction Project Management

This set of vocabulary flashcards covers the fundamentals of the construction industry, project stages, success metrics, and the four major construction sectors.

Construction

The process of creating infrastructure and facilities using engineering knowledge, architectural design, skilled labor, specialized equipment, and project management.

Planning

The first stage of the construction process used to define the scope and resources required for a project.

Design

The second stage of the construction process involving the preparation of plans and specifications.

Construction (Execution Stage)

The third stage of the construction process focused on executing the work safely.

Completion

The fourth and final stage of the construction process involving the turnover of the facility.

Project Success

A state achieved when quality work is delivered on time and within budget, effectively balancing the triple constraints of quality, cost, and time.

Residential Construction

A sector comprising $30-35\%$ of the industry that focuses on homes and living spaces, characterized by private ownership and lower capital requirements.

Building Construction

A sector representing $35-40\%$ of the market that includes vertical facilities like schools and hospitals, where architects and engineers lead design coordination.

Heavy Construction

Infrastructure projects such as highways, bridges, and dams that make up $20-25\%$ of the industry and involve large public works and specialized equipment.

Industrial Construction

The largest scale and most technically complex projects focused on production and energy systems, such as refineries and power plants.

Turnkey contracts

A common arrangement in industrial construction where the contractor holds responsibility for the project from the design phase through to operation.