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cm.1011- module 1what is construction managment?
Construction management (CM) entails the planning, scheduling, evaluation, and controlling of
construction tasks or activities to accomplish specific objectives by effectively allocating and utilizing
appropriate labor, material, and time resources in a manner that minimizes costs and maximizes
customer/owner satisfaction."
Construction Management
There are six project values to be controlled, four by the contractor and two by the Owner. The
contractor determines methods, means, techniques, sequences to control cost, time, quality, and safety,
and the Owner determines the scope and function of the project.
construction manager
A construction manager is expected to deliver a high-quality facility in accordance with the plans and
specs, on time, within budget, and accident free.
cost
Costs are first estimated by the Designer for the Owner to determine whether to proceed with the
project. Then, the contractor estimates the project costs. If the project is to be competitively bid, the
contractor's cost estimate is a major component in determining the contractor's bid
scope and function
These values are determined by the Owner and Designer.
owner
Determine the needs of the final user
Determine the scope of work
Determine the budget
Provide payment for costs.
public/private owners
Owners are categorized as either public or private. The biggest differences between the two are (1)
sources of funding, and (2) bidding procedures.
architects
Architects who deal with the function, life safety, and aesthetics of the project as the lead designer on
building projects, both residential and commercial, and
engineers
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