Unit 7 : Planning, Organisation and Control of Resources in Construction & the Built Environment.

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to the working environment Staff levels and quality Changing patterns of demand Technological advances Replacement of outdated or redundant equipment Expansion of the business due to changes in the core business Takeover of another business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.