M a j o r P r o j e c t i n C o n s t r u c t i o n – 3 0 0 5 3 6 – W S U K i n g s w o o d P a g e | 1 300536 Major Project in Construction Autumn 2017 Project Brief (15%) Richmond Dator 17701349M a j o r P r o j e c t i n C o n s t r u c t i o n – 3 0 0 5 3 6 – W S U K i n g s w o o d P a g e | 2 Table of Contents Background....................................................................................................................................3M a j o r P r o j e c t i n C o n s t r u c t i o n – 3 0 0 5 3 6 – W S U K i n g s w o o d P a g e | 3 Question/Topic: Project management and project success What is the relationship between project management and the success of a project in the construction industry and is it possible to deliver a successful construction project without exercising project management techniques? Background Management of construction projects has been executed since people first collaborated to construct buildings, yet only recently is there documented knowledge of how people interacted in this process. In recent times, construction has become more complex as we are erecting larger and more elaborate buildings, using diversified materials as well as using a larger range of light to heavy equipment and machinery. In response these technological advances, and extensive amount of project management techniques and processes has been incorporated to all projects. Throughout the construction industry it is essential for building companies to integrate project management fundamentals to oversee planning, design and construction of a project in order to deliver a successful project (Tonchia, 2017). Construction buildings and developments may be prototypical however when constructed on different sites and locations, each project presents its own problems and challenges. Construction projects regularly experience poor execution in many key aspects such as budgets and management of costs, accurate time projections and control, quality control, stakeholder identification and management, procurement and contractual arrangements and project team structure and management. An overview of these elements will be comprehensively executed within this thesis. Construction projects on a technical or large scale can be very complex with many “moving” variables. A construction project manager is assigned to projects and is responsible for exercising fundamental techniques and processes. A proficient manager is considered like glue holding the “moving” variables and elements together by overseeing and administering the entirety of the project. This position is a necessity for every project as these persons tackle the task of keeping the build on track and within budget as well as anticipating risks and contribute solutions to problems. With the absence of project management, the project could slip into disarray and could potentially fail. Beyond just examining the impact and influence of the implementation of project management techniques to the success of construction projects, we will also investigate if it is feasible to deliver a successful construction project without exercising project management techniques or appointing a project manager. Some of the techniques and fundamentals we will be exploring include: Project estimating, project planning, project scheduling, project planning, time management, resource management, project coordination and project financial management (Sears and Sears, 2017). In this study we will analyse factual and credible information regarding all aspects regarding project management in relevance to project success.M a j o r P r o j e c t i n C o n s t r u c t i o n – 3 0 0 5 3 6 – W S U K i n g s w o o d P a g e | 4 References • Tonchia,, S. (2017). Industrial Project Management: Planning, Design, and Construction. 1st ed. Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, p.3. • Sears, R. and Sears, G. (2017). Construction Project Management (6th Edition). 6th ed. John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, p.1. l .