ASPECTS OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

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• Q1: Define Project.
  Ans: A Project is any work that is temporary, unique and has an end result.
• Q2: Define Project Management.
  Ans: Project management is using the knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to meet project requirements.
• Q3: Name some types of projects.
  Ans: Some of the types are:

  • ➔ Single Storey Projects
  • ➔ Airports
  • ➔ Multistory Building Projects
  • ➔ Dams
  • ➔ Highways
  • ➔ Roads
• Q4: Define Construction Management.
  Ans: To manage any civil engineering work by using all the resources and ensure its timely completion is called Construction Management.
• Q5: Name some functions of Project Management.
  Ans: Following are some of the functions:

  • ➔ Planning
  • ➔ Organizing
  • ➔ Staffing
  • ➔ Directing
  • ➔ Communicating
• Q6: Name some stages of Construction Management.
  Ans: Following are some stages:

  • ➔ Conception
  • ➔ Study & Evaluation
  • ➔ Site selection
  • ➔ Planning & Design
  • ➔ Contracting
• Q7: Write some objectives of Construction Management.
  Ans: Following are some objectives:

  • ➔ To provide well-organized work
  • ➔ To provide quality of work
  • ➔ Timely completion of project
  • ➔ Proper supervision of work
  • ➔ Mutual co-operation
• Q8: Define Construction Team.
  Ans: For any constructional work, a group of members that work together to complete a project is known as Constructional Teams. Following are the main members of the team:

  • ➔ Owner
  • ➔ Engineer/Architect
  • ➔ Contractor
• Q9: Explain the role of an Engineer in Construction Management.
  Ans: In any constructional work Engineer plays following roles:

  • ➔ As an Arbitrator
  • ➔ As an agent of owner
  • ➔ As an Advisor
  • ➔ As a Consultant
  • ➔ As a Constructional Worker
• Q10: Define Famine Relief Work.
  Ans: Any constructional work done to accommodate the outcome of any natural disaster is called Famine Relief work. For Example: Refugee camps etc.
• Q11: Define Temporary Work.
  Ans: Any construction work constructed for a very short duration is called Temporary work. Such work will be demolished after not needed. For Example: Site camps etc.
• Q12: Define Permanent Work.
  Ans: Any construction work constructed for a very long duration (nearly 50 years) is called Permanent work. For Example: Homes, Buildings, Bridges etc.
• Q13: Define Original Work.
  Ans: Any newly constructed work is called Original Work. Such work must start after obtaining Technical Sanction.
• Q14: Define Repair Work.
  Ans: Repair work includes making changes to an already constructed project in order to maintain the project in best form. For example: Plaster work, paint etc.
• Q15: Define Deposit Work.
  Ans: Deposit work includes having new construction in an already constructed project. For example: Constructing a new room in a building etc.
• Q16: Define Major Work.
  Ans: Any constructional work that costs more than 75 lac and less than 30 million is termed as major work.
• Q17: Define Minor Work.
  Ans: Any constructional work that costs less than 75 lac is termed as minor work.
• Q18: Name the resources of Construction Works.
  Ans: There are five resources of Construction Works which are:

  • ➔ Management
  • ➔ Money
  • ➔ Machinery
  • ➔ Manpower
  • ➔ Material
• Q19: What are the 5 M’s in Construction Works?
  Ans: The 5 M’s are as follows:

  • ➔ Management
  • ➔ Money
  • ➔ Machinery
  • ➔ Manpower
  • ➔ Material
• Q20: What is Conception in Construction Management?
  Ans: The first stage to any constructional project is the conception i.e. idea. Conception highlights the necessity and importance of a project.
• Q21: Define Procurement.
  Ans: The process of purchasing the resources like material etc. for the project to start is called Procurement.
• Q22: What are the three P’s of Procurement?
  Ans: These are:

  • ➔ People
  • ➔ Paperwork
  • ➔ Process
• Q23: What are the three main types of Procurement?
  Ans: The types are:

  • ➔ Direct
  • ➔ Indirect
  • ➔ Services