unit 7 : planning, organisation and control of resources in construction & the built environment
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Unit 7 : Planning, Organisation and Control of Resources in Construction & the Built Environment. Tutors Nigel Chilvers & Alan Dawson. Tutors. Nigel Chilvers BA (Hons) Arch. PGCE ACIAT MIfL Alan Dawson. Objectives. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Unit 7 : Planning, Organisation and Control of Resources in Construction & the Built Environment.
Tutors
Nigel Chilvers & Alan Dawson
Tutors Nigel Chilvers BA (Hons) Arch. PGCE
ACIAT MIfL
Alan Dawson
Objectives
Understand what we mean by Planning, Organisation & Control of Resources in Construction & the Built Environment
Understand what the Learning Outcomes are
Understand the requirement of the assessment (assignments)
Introduction
To understand the concept of POCR we first need to understand some basic concepts
What is a Business Operation?
Business operations are on-going working procedures – Things such as
Making cars on an assembly line Selling newspapers Working in a call centre
They involve work that is continuous without an ending date and you often repeat the same processes and produce the same results.
The purpose of operations is to keep the organization functioning
What is a Project?
Projects exist to bring about a product or service that hasn’t existed before.
There has to be a NEED They are a way of implementing a phase of change
to improve something Projects are temporary – they have definite START
and COMPLETION times The project is complete when the project aims and
objectives have been met.
Why do we need Projects?
Make a list of reasons why you might want to run a project Improvements to working practices Improvements to the working environment Staff levels and quality Changing patterns of demand Technological advances Replacement of outdated or redundant equipment Expansion of the business due to changes in the core business Takeover of another business
It is not surprising therefore that the Construction Industry is “Project Orientated”
Projects
Make a list of things that you think conform to the definition of a project.Designing a new type of car Implementing a new computer systemUpgrading the heating and ventilation systemBuilding a new head office
Project Management
To ensure that each project achieves its goal, it has to be carefully managed.
Project Management is not new ancient civilisations all used project management techniques to accomplish their goals.
Project Management
For the ancient Egyptians, it was imperative that the physical body of their Pharaoh remained eternally on earth, so they could proceed through the afterlife to achieve their apotheosis.
Consequently, providing a permanent place to store the body was of significant importance and led to the building of the Pyramids. Little is known of the methods used to build them, but it is clear that the work was meticulously planned using creative and logical thought and they used clear lines of communication.
They were unquestionably highly motivated team-workers with a clear ambition to ensure their project was delivered to strict deadlines.
Project Planning
It is interesting to note that BS 6079 describes project management as the
“…planning, monitoring and control of all aspects of a project & the motivation of all those involved in it to achieve the project objectives on time & to the specified cost, quality & performance” BS6079:2
Planning, Organisation & Control of Resources
In effect this is
PROJECT PLANNING
Learning Outcomes from this Module
1) Understand the roles and responsibilities of, and interaction between, the parties involved at each stage of the construction process Roles and responsibilities: Team working and interaction of roles: Stages of construction Planning the construction process
Learning Outcomes from this Module 2) Be able to identify the resources
required to complete a construction project and describe how each is used
Resources: Factors in the planning process Context Uses
Learning Outcomes from this Module 3) Understand the functions of
management in the organisation of the production stage of a construction project
General functions Organisational aspects Variables
Learning Outcomes from this Module 4) Be able to produce and interpret the
simple bar charts, networks, and schedules used by construction teams.Resource allocation documentationProgramming and resource-management
techniquesSoftware applications
Course runs for 17 weeks –September January.
3 No AssignmentsAssignment No 1Issue Date – Return Date – Assignment No 2Issue Date – Return Date – Assignment No 3Issue Date – Return Date –
Assessment
There are 6 Pass criteria There are 3 Merit criteria There are 2 Distinction Criteria
SEE HANDOUT FOR FURTHER DETAILS
Roles and Responsibilities in Construction Team Working in pairs list as many different
roles involved in the construction project
Special Engineers
Quantity Surveyor
Client
Architect
Clerk of Works
Building Contractor
Sub Contractors Suppliers
Local Authority
Typical Parties Involved in Construction
Statutory Undertakers
CDM Co-ordinator
Design Team
Roles & Responsibilities
Working in your pairs you are to provide a 5 minute presentation on the role and Responsibilities of An ArchitectA Quantity SurveyorA Clerk of WorksA Local AuthorityA Structural/Civil Engineer
You will deliver your presentation to the rest of the group next week
Architect The leader of the Team
Constant contact with the Client
Turns what the client want into the finished building
All Architects must be registered with the Architects Registration Council
Most are members of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
Quantity Surveyor
Deals with costs and the budget for the job
Measures the labour and materials on the job
Produces a Bill of Quantities which tells the client how much the job will cost
Advises on changes to the design
Engineers There are different types of
Engineers on Construction projects
They advise the Architect on special areas such as the foundations and the structure of the building
Produce drawings and calculations of the building
Clerk of Works Represents the Architect on
the site Known by the initials COW Makes sure the building is built
in accordance with the plans and drawings
Helps to settle disputes Checks on all the progress
Local Authority Make sure the building
has planning permission and that it conforms to Building Regulations
Gives advice on building standards
Subjects that we will be covering over the next 17 weeks are;
- Stages of construction. (Design through to Demolition)
- Planning and the construction process.- Roles that we have within the construction
companies. (Head office & Site)- Team working & Interaction of these roles.
- Organisation charts for construction.- Levels of responsibility & Accountability.- Resources used in construction.- Factors & Variables which may affect
resources.- General functions. (Forecasting to
Reviewing)- Site Layout & Organisation.- Resource allocation documentation.
- Programmes, Method Statements, Progress monitoring & Site Meetings.
- Bar charts, Schedules & Networks.- Software Applications.