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CM 1011 Chapter 10, 11, 12 (Module 5)




Why must the project be monitored? - Answer -To ensure that the targets for time, cost, and quality are
met



A Project control systems should use which documents? - Answer -* plans

* specs

* estimate

* schedule



Project Control Cycle - 7 steps - Answer -1. Develop the project plan

2. Establish benchmarks (estimates and schedules)

3. Monitor performance (field data)

4. Identify deviations

5. Evaluate options

6. Make adjustments

7. Document report and evaluate



Which aspect of the project needs to be tracked? - Answer -Every performance aspect - from beginning
to end.



Feedback Loop - 7 sources - Answer -1. Daily field reports

,2. Time cards

3. Subcontractor billing statements

4. Delivery tickets

5. Material invoices

6. Equipment time tickets

7. Job logs



Functions of Feedback - Answer -(1) to detect variances between the actual cost, time, and productivity
performance and the planned estimate and schedule,



(2) to help the estimating team to adjust the databases for costs and productivity factors on future
projects.



9 Factors impacting project performance:



Controlling project time and costs are basic characteristics of a successful construction manager. There
may be a number of factors that can influence job performance. - Answer -1. Weather conditions

2. Quality of the workforce

3. Quality of supervision

4. Incorrect sequencing of work

5. Change order

6. Overcrowded job site

7. Defective materials

8. Inadequate tools and equipment

9. Late deliveries



Different tracking tools for different activities? - Answer -Tracking tools for quality =

plans and specs.



Tracking tool for cost =

, estimate.



Tracking tool for time =

schedule.



TRACKING QUALITY:

6 Ways to track quality - Answer -Purpose:

Verify that all materials and workmanship comply with requirements in the plans and specs.



Plans and specs are the primary tools for tracking quality.



plans = quantities of the materials specs = quality of the materials



Administrative tests:

1. Field observations

2. Submittals

3. Shop drawings

4. Mock-ups

5. Inspections

6. Field tests



TRACKING COST - Answer -After the contract is awarded the estimate is used for building the project
budget from which project costs are monitored and tracked.



In budget:

Each activity is assigned a cost code. Cost codes are used to track all items of work contributing to
project e.g. material, labor, equipment, subcontracts, and overhead.



compare actual job costs vs. estimated job costs.

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