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Construction Management includes review of contracts, order
materials,
hire and schedule sub-contractors, resource planning and to provide quality control and insure
that the construction project is completed on time and within allocated budget.
Planning and scheduling of activities involved in the construction process
is extremely important to successfully achieve the goals of a
construction project. Gantt Charts (bar charts),
CPM
(Critical Path Method) and
PERT
(Program Evaluation and Review Technique) are important tools used in
scheduling of projects. There are many computer software available for
planning, scheduling and resource allocation. Some of the common software are Primavera,
MS-Project and Pertmaster.
A successful construction manager should have good leadership skills,
effective communication skills, sound organisation skills with
knowledge of
dispute resolution techniques, He should be able to
motivate the the construction team. Good knowledge of accounting &
finance and
quantity survey is also required.
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