Tan Woan Tyng
0312725
Taylor's University Lakeside Campus
School of Architecture, Building & Design
Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Architecture)
Module Synopsis
“Any Management Activity that introduces a new objective or causes change and has a definite start and finish time is a project” – BS 6079 (2002): Project Management
This module’s aim is to develop management skills for the students in the ever growing subject called Project Management. It has always been practiced informally, but began to emerge as a distinct profession in the mid- Twentieth Century.
The students will learn about organization structures in a construction project as well as roles and responsibilities of all parties in the project. Students will be exposed to the principles, techniques and managerial concerns which form the processes of Project Management. The area of study will focus in particular on project management in a construction context as well as the broader aspects in other fields of commercial and business activities to emphasis the encompassing applicability of the principles.
Building Information Modelling (BIM), the fast growing tool in the Construction Industry will be introduced as a process management technique to translate design projects in a well-mapped dimension beyond 3-D.
Project Management as the application of knowledge, skills and techniques to execute projects effectively and efficiently using strategic competency for organizations, enabling them to connect project results to business goals is the way to better compete in their markets
Project: 1 (20%) + 10% for CCM minutes.
DEFINING AND DOCUMENTING A MODULAR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
The objectives of this project are as follows:
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To understand the application of management techniques in the control and direction of project resources
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To appreciate the need for Project Management in a real project environment
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To understand the basic stages of project management in the construction industry
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To understand the basic roles of the different consultants in the construction industry
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To understand the use of "Success Criteria" in evaluating a project.
TASKS
In groups of 6-7 students, our task is to design and manage a simple construction project in a way that emphasises either COST, QUALITY or TIME, with a MEASURABLE success criteria.
4 Components in total (5% each) :
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Introduction, Design, Conclusion
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Expanded organisational chart (stating HR characteristics), 2 case studies
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SWOT Analysis, Success Criteria, Work Breakdown Structure / Gantt Chart
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Risk Analysis, Maintenance proposal.
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
The assessment for this assignment will be based on your
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Appropriateness of Project Design to Clients' brief and chosen approach incorporating Project Management Tools and Techniques and the emerging state of the art practices namely BIM.
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Ability to demonstrate understanding of the concepts of Organisational Charts and Success Criteria
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Ability to illustrate your project by means of a Work Breakdown Structure
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Thoroughness of Risk Analysis as applied to your given project.
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FINAL REPORT COMPILATION
TENDER DRAWING
Learning Outcomes of this Project
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Define project characteristics, objectives, organisations and success.
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Apply Project Management Tools and Techniques to control and communicate the Design.
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Summarise strategies for the execution of the development process in response to the client's objectives.
Project: 2
DOCUMENTATION OF A MEDIUM-SIZED PROJECT
This involves the documentation of Studio 5 Architectural Design Studio, to apply the principles learned in Project 1 to the final project.
The objectives of this project are as follows:
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To understand the application of management techniques in the control and direction of project resources
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To evaluate the dynamic changes which occur during a project’s life cycle and the nature of a project’s success.
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To understand the means of evaluating success and failure in a project’s performance.
TASK
The task is to document ownself Architectural Design Project from the point of view of a Project Manager as well as a client. :
Document (Written report, annotated visual images) 3 Components in total, i.e:
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Design Analysis, picking up issues of PROGRAMME VIABILITY, DESIGN SUITABILITY and MAINTENANCE STRATEGY specifically related to ownself design.
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Risk Analysis and Mitigation Strategy to achieve an identified SUCCESS CRITERIA and project deliverables.
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Gantt Chart (showing overall construction strategy and possible critical path, plotted against time. This chart will highlight PROJECT DELIVERABLES and BIM strategies).
Learning Outcomes of this Project
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Define project characteristics, objectives, organisations and success.
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Summarise strategies for the execution of the development process in response to the client’s objectives.
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