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Define construction management and its need

Short answer

Construction management applies management principles to plan, organise and control resources to meet time, cost and quality targets. A team needs this knowledge to plan realistically, control costs, use resources efficiently, choose contracts wisely, ensure quality and safety, coordinate parties, and manage risks and changes.

Define construction management. Why does a construction team need knowledge about construction management?

Construction management is the application of management principles and techniques to plan, organise, direct, coordinate and control the resources and activities of a construction project so as to complete it within the specified time, cost and quality.

Why a construction team needs this knowledge

  1. To plan and schedule properly: a team that knows CPM, PERT and bar charts can set realistic time and resource plans.
  2. To control cost: estimation, budgeting and cost tracking avoid overrun.
  3. To use resources efficiently: men, materials, machines and money are limited, and good management reduces waste.
  4. To select the right procurement and contract methods and understand rights and duties.
  5. To ensure quality and safety: quality control, inspections and site safety rules reduce defects and accidents.
  6. To coordinate many parties: the client, consultant, contractor, suppliers and authorities need clear communication.
  7. To manage risks and changes, such as variations, claims and disputes.
  8. To improve productivity and profit for the contractor and satisfaction for the client.

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