Question 1
The way a project develops and the nature of the project activities needs to be constantly assessed in order to effectively manage projects. The specific process of a construction project is known as the project œLife Cycle.
1a) Provide a definition for the following stages outlined within the project life cycle (or program) and explain how the managerial styles will need to change as the phases of the project develop.
i. Evaluation (2 marks)
ii. Design (2 marks)
iii. Contracts (2 marks)
iv. Manufacture & construction (2 marks)
v. Commissioning (2 marks)
vi. Use (2 marks)
vii. Maintenance (2 marks)
viii. Records & experience (2 marks)
ix. Demand (2 marks)
x. Turnover & Start-Up (2 marks)
1b) Parsons made the point that the three levels of management play an essential
role in any successful regulated enterprise.
Within the context of the statement above; identify and describe the three levels of management (illustrate your Response) and evaluate the distinction between Levels II and 1.
(i) Level I (5 marks)
(ii) Level II (5 marks)
(iii) Level III (5 marks)
(iv) Level I vs. Level II and III (5 marks)
Question 2
Standardisation, mass customisation, pre-assembly and modularisation are complementary but with distinct approaches and have different implications for the various participants in the construction process.
a) Within the context of the statement above, define the following terms, giving examples of each and use illustration to assist your response:
i. standardisation,
iii. pre-assembly,
iv. modularisation.
(15 marks)
b) Critically analyse the benefits of pre-assembly in the construction process, particularly for the construction manager on site.
(15 marks)
Question 3
Claims for loss and expense can be seen as an unnecessary cost for construction clients but are nevertheless common in the UK. By using examples, outline how claims arise and explain what can be done by clients and their advisors to reduce the potential for claims being generated by contractors.
(30 marks)
Question 4
4a) Under the Construction Design and Management Regulations (CDM 2007), outline the roles and responsibilities of the main ˜Stakeholders’ involved and highlight how these stakeholders influence health and safety on construction sites.
(15 Marks)
4b) It could be argued that the Construction Design and Management Regulations (CDM 1994) enforced the construction industry to accommodate changes in their regime of managing health and safety. Since CDM 2007 and using Fellow’s et al (2002), typical safety structure for a contracting company, critically evaluate the roles and relationships of those tasked with achieving safer sites.
(15 marks)
