--- title: "Function of project management in Nepal" subject: "Construction Management" chapter: 1 key: "semester_8/construction_management:cpm-function-nepal" source: https://www.bctengineer.com/q/semester_8/construction_management/cpm-function-nepal site: BCT Engineering --- # Function of project management in Nepal Construction Management · Chapter 1: Construction Management Framework - Asked in: 2073 Bhadra, 4 marks - Video: [How to Become a Project Manager in Construction Industry? | Skills, Salary & Career Growth](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsv3BNL14uo) — The Institute of Construction Managment - Answer checked by Claude Opus 5.5 (high effort) on 2026-10-14 - Page: https://www.bctengineer.com/q/semester_8/construction_management/cpm-function-nepal - Whole chapter: https://www.bctengineer.com/md/semester_8/construction_management/chapter-1 ## Question Write down the function of construction project management in the context of Nepal, as Nepal needs more infrastructure planning and development. ## Short answer Construction project management functions in Nepal encompass planning, organising, procurement under the Public Procurement Act, resource management, time and cost control, quality and safety compliance, risk management for natural and political risks, contract administration, stakeholder and environment management, and handover planning. Effective execution ensures quality infrastructure with reduced time and cost. ## Answer 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. ## Check yourself The answer's key points as multiple-choice questions, with the correct option and why. 1. Under which law does the answer say tendering is done in Nepal? A. Labour Act B. Public Procurement Act and Regulation C. Civil Code D. Company Act Answer: B. Procurement management follows the Public Procurement Act and Regulation. (Key point: Procurement) 2. What does quality management in Nepal comply with? A. National Building Code and standards B. Foreign codes only C. No code D. Client's preference Answer: A. Inspections and testing follow the National Building Code and standards. (Key point: Quality) 3. Which risks are specific to Nepal's management? A. Snow avalanche only B. Earthquake, landslide, flood, political, land acquisition and supply chain C. None D. Only inflation Answer: B. These are the typical Nepali project risks. (Key point: Risk) 4. Which management function covers community, compensation and EIA/IEE? A. Contract administration B. Stakeholder and environment management C. Resource management D. Planning Answer: B. This function handles community, compensation and EIA/IEE. 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