TOPIC 8-

• CONSTRUCTON EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT

  • is assessing and managing construction equipment to ensure it meets project requirements and is used effectively and safely.
  • is the process of monitoring construction equipment to ensure that it is used properly and safely and is well maintained. This includes evaluating fleet costs and usage, keeping machinery running and investing in the right equipment.
• WHY GOOD CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT MATTERS

  Construction equipment management considers factors such as cost, maintenance and usage. Good construction equipment management can help ensure a project is completed on time, safely and within budget.
• Proper equipment management can:

  ● Improve the longevity of equipment

  ● Decrease safety risks

  ● Reduce the potential for increased and unplanned costs

  ● Avoid projects running behind schedule and

  ● Reduce preventable injuries
• PRACTICES FOR BETTER CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT

  1. Create rules and guidelines
  2. Store your equipment properly
  3. Keep on top of maintenance
  4. Create communication plans
  5. Monitor equipment effectively
  6. Keep equipment abilities and limitations in mind
  7. Implement security measures
  8. Monitor equipment utilization
  9. Ensure everyone has proper training
• HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT

  1. Assess Project Needs
  2. Evaluate Site Conditions
  3. Determine Your Budget
  4. Research Suppliers
  5. Final Selection
• STOP WORK AUTHORITY
• 6 PROCESS TO EXECUTE SWA

  1. Stop
  2. Notify
  3. Investigate
  4. Correct
  5. Resume
  6. Follow up
• CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

  • a professional service that provides a project’s owner(s) with effective management of the project's schedule, cost, quality, safety, scope, and function.
• PROJECT MANAGEMENT

  • Sequential completion of activities and tasks given in specific time and cost parameters with standard specifications.
• A capital project is made up of three parties :

  • The OWNER, who commissions the project and either funds the project directly or finances it through a variety of methods.
  • The ARCHITECT/ENGINEER, who designs the project.
  • The GENERAL CONTRACTOR, who oversees day-to-day operations and manages subcontractors.
• Project Management Information Systems (PMIS)?

  • A kind of a system necessary for integrating multifunctional tasks and for tying schedules , costs, and work performance together.
  • Modern method of project planning and control require a system to handle information efficiently
  • Project management software has a capacity to help plan, organise, and manage resource
• 6 KEY PMIS FUNCTIONS

  1. Planning & Scheduling
  2. Budget and Estimating
  3. Resource and Procurement Management
  4. Cost Management and Project Performance
  5. Progress Reporting
  6. Date and System Integration
• COMPUTER APPLICATIONS PROGRAM

  • designed to provide the skills needed in the use of application software on a computer. Applications covered include word processing, spreadsheets, databases, desktop publishing, the internet, and the Windows Operating System.
• Computer applications in the design phase of the project are very helpful. During construction phase of the project, computer serves as a powerful tool in organising the three major areas:

  1. logistics and material
  2. contract administration
  3. project scheduling and cost control
• LOGITICS AND MATERIAL

  • Inventory Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Logistics Planning
• CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

  • Document Management
  • Communication
  • Risk Management
• PROJECT SCHEDULING AND COST CONTROL

  • Scheduling Software
  • Cost Estimation and Control
  • Data Analysis
• SOFTWARE CAN SUPPORT PROJECT MANAGERS IN ALL OF THEIR TASKS:

  • COORDINATION
  • DOCUMNETATION
  • CONTROL
• COORDINATION, DOCUMENTATION and CONTROL are closely related, and project management software tools have to take account of joint data uses, exchanging data between the tools as well as with other applications, such as design or tender software. Clear interfaces reduce unnecessary data collection and prevent inconsistencies.
• There is no completely comprehensive software tool available to deal with all the tasks involved in project management, a suite of systems is usually needed:

  • SCHEDULING SOFTWARE
  • PROJECT COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
  • DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION DIARY
  • COST CONTROL SOFTWARE
• EXAMPLES OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS/SOFTWARES IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

  1. P6 ORACLE PRIMAVERA
  2. MICROSOFT PROJECT
  3. QS PLUS (QS+)
  4. FAST TRACK
  5. CO CONSTRUCT
  6. PROCORE
  7. AUTODESK BIM 360
  8. PLANGRID
  9. BUILDERTREND
  10. VIEWPOINT VISTA
  11. CMiC
  12. e-Builder
• COORDINATION

  • It cannot be assumed that an effective communication process will exist in ‘temporary’ construction project organisations.
  • The division of labour and responsibilities, as well as the exchange of information and the workflow within the project, must be planned, implemented and controlled.
• DOCUMENTATION

  • The construction process has to be documented thoroughly and in real time. On the one hand, records may be required for regulatory reasons and, on the other, they are needed for monitoring, controlling and accounting construction processes.
• CONTROL

  • The identification of discrepancies between target and actual performance is essential to target-oriented control. All processes need to be monitored within a narrow timeframe to ensure effective corrective actions can be taken, in particular, controlling quality, cost and programme.
• SCHEDULING SOFTWARE

  • used to plan, monitor and control project progress.
  • Buffers and the corresponding critical path can be calculated based on process durations, deadlines and relationships and appropriate resources can be assigned.
  • The results are usually displayed in the form of a Gantt chart, network plan or list. By entering current data, the user is able to automatically generate appropriate target-performance comparisons
• PROJECT COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

  • support the coordination of a construction project by providing a joint platform to all project members for collaboration and information exchange.
  • Usually, the platforms are internet-based and data access can be governed by different user authorizations and privileges.
  • The range of functions varies greatly. Some platforms simply provide a common data store whilst others provide comprehensive media and workflow support.
• DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION DIARY

  • range from simple templates for word processors, to internet-based systems with complex data structures.
  • By integrating media such as photo documentation, the cogency of the construction diary can be increased. Pictures can prove especially useful to remote project team members.
• COST CONTROL SOFTWARE

  • is based on capacity planning methods. Resources are assessed according to cost information, such as the charge-out rates for workers and equipment.
  • By linking to the project’s accounting software, budget figures can be compared with actual figures. In addition, reports can be generated
• P6 ORACLE PRIMAVERA

  • a project, program and portfolio management tool that’s used for planning, managing and executing your project work.
  • designed to handle large and small projects. It’s been doing so for more than 30 years in projects across the globe.
  • trace its origins to 1983 when it was first established under the name Primavera Systems. In the next 15 years, rapidly gained popularity.
• P6 ORACLE PRIMAVERA

  • By the late 90s, split Primavera systems into two versions of the software: a desktop application (which is preferred by contractors, suppliers and manufacturing companies) and a web-based enterprise option.
• P6 ORACLE PRIMAVERA

  • In 2008, Primavera Systems was bought out by Oracle, which then developed the tool into the Primavera software that’s used today. The modern incarnation, Oracle Primavera P6, sells itself as a project portfolio management tool to increase your efficiency when planning, which reduces the risk of schedule overruns. One way it does this is by providing visibility into the work, so potential bottlenecks can be identified and resolved before they cause delays. It claims to work on projects of all sizes.
• P6 ORACLE PRIMAVERA

  • Since 1983, Primavera Systems,Inc. has helped the engineering and construction industries deliver more than $4.5 trillion worth of projects to date. ENR has ranked Privamera as the most used project management software in the industry. The reason for this is trust
• P6 ORACLE PRIMAVERA FEATURES

  1. Project Timelines
  2. Risk Management
  3. Information Dashboard
  4. Reporting & Analysis
  5. Calendar & Activity Reviews
  6. Scheduling Alerts
  7. Project Network View
  8. Work Breakdown Structure
  9. Critical Path Method (CPM)
• Project timelines

  • A traditional Gantt chart to schedule tasks on a bar graph
• Risk management

  • Identify, track and resolve risks before they become issues
• Information dashboard

  • A dashboard to track key project metrics
• Reporting & analytics

  • Ability to generate status reports for stakeholders
• Calendar & activity views

  • View project tasks set over a calendar view
• Scheduling alerts

  • Keep the project on track by always knowing what’s due when
• Project network view

  • project network diagrams allow users to visualise their project schedules by sequencing project activities