Function of project management in Nepal

Construction project management (CPM) is the planning and control of a construction project through its life cycle. Nepal needs roads, hydropower, airports, irrigation, housing and reconstruction, and the project management functions are particularly important here.

Functions

1. Planning: defining scope, work breakdown, programme and budget for each project, including national pride projects.
2. Organising: forming the project team, defining roles, and coordinating the client, consultant, contractor and government offices.
3. Procurement management: tendering under the Public Procurement Act and Regulation; prequalification and selection of capable contractors.
4. Resource management: arranging labour, materials, equipment and finance in a country with imported materials and seasonal limits.
5. Time and cost control: monitoring progress, preventing delay and cost overrun, which are common in Nepal.
6. Quality and safety management: inspections, testing, and compliance with the National Building Code and standards.
7. Risk management: earthquake, landslide, flood, political, land acquisition and supply chain risks.
8. Contract administration: variations, claims, payments, extension of time and dispute resolution.
9. Stakeholder and environment management: community, compensation, EIA/IEE.
10. Handover and maintenance planning so the facility has a long life and the investment gives returns.

Effective management of these functions would bring infrastructure of quality, in less time and at lower cost.