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Introduction To Construction
Introduction To Construction
Introduction To Construction
OF
CONSTRUCTION
INDUSTRY
DEFINITION
IMPORTANCE
PARTY INVOLVED
Client
Consultant
Contractor
Others
SITE ORGANIZATION
CHART
CONSTRUCTION
PROCESS
1.4.1 CLIENT
(ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES)
Private/Public/Individual
Normally the person or party who wishes to have development
project constructed on a piece of land which he either own or has
the authority to do so.
The owner / developer / client appoint various consultants,
employ contractors and supply the necessary fund to implement
the project.
Government is the largest single owner and developer of
construction projects in the country particularly in the
infrastructural projects such as roads, bridges, dams, power
stations, ports, harbor, air field, water works and etc. The
government usually build for public amenities however, private
sector more to commercial projects such as housing, industrial,
shop houses and etc. Private sector of housing developers who
build housing units need to be licensed under the Housing
Developers (Control & Licensing) Act 1966.
Responsible on the budget/payment and also execute the work.
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1.4.2 CONSULTANT
(ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES)
ARCHITECT
Prepare conceptual, layout, construction site plans and presentation
drawing.
Design and prepare architectural drawing by considering esthetical
value, both at the exterior and interior of the project.
Conduct project brief according to the client requests.
Supervised construction works that are carried out by the contractor
so that it comply with the work procedure that has been set in the
architectural drawing.
Coordinate working drawing for civil engineering and structural works
and electrical and mechanical drawing so that it follows the clients
requirement as well as to obtain approval from the authority.
Provide advisory and technical guidance to the contractor.
Is a person who practices the profession of architecture and its
registrable under the architect act 1967 (LAM).
Be advisor to the client.
Leads design team and building team.
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ENGINEERS :-
1.4.2 CONSULTANT
(ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES)
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
CIVIL ENGINEER
1.4.2 CONSULTANT
(ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES)
MECHANICAL ENGINEER
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Design the wiring system and electrical installation for building, road
lighting and exterior perimeter of the building.
Design telephone line system, communication coverage, building
security system and multimedia system.
Design and install standby generator system.
Carry out electrical maintenance work when the building is just
completed and ready to be built.
Manage and supervise project and electrical installation work.
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1.4.2 CONSULTANT
(ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES)
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
Who practice the profession of landscaping
architecture involving beautification of the
project internally and or externally by using plant
of all kinds, rocks and other suitable materials
and structure to achieve the objective of
landscaping and beautification.
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1.4.2 CONSULTANT
(ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES)
INTERIOR DESIGNER
Who practice the profession of Interior
Designing involving furnishing and
finishing work usually for prestigious
building.
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1.4.2 CONSULTANT
(ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES)
QUANTITY SURVEYOR
Prepare and check project cost estimation and control total
expenditure.
Prepare and check tender document, manage tender award, issue
tender form and tender opening as well as carry out awarding
process and receiving tender.
Prepare tender evaluation report for tender board.
Prepare progress payment and final account of the project.
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1.4.2 CONSULTANT
(ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES)
LAND SURVEYOR
Obtain complete information about project location from
Land Office for preparation of key plan, site plan, ownership
and others.
Begin Land Surveying work to determine the area, boundary
and the levels.
Prepare contour and site plans for planning and construction
of engineering project such as irrigation and drainage
system, housing and highway, passage for drain and
channels and also for electric cable and airport.
Obtain key plan, site plan, ownership and approval from
District Land Office.
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1.4.3 BUILDERS/CONTRACTOR
(ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES)
Main Contractor
Is a group or individual that contracts with another organization
or individual (the owner) for the construction or renovation of a
building, road or structure.
Employed by the client on the advice of the architect, by
nomination or competitive tendering. They are required to
administer the construction programme within the architects
direction.
Interacts with the Architect.
Gathers and Evaluates bids.
Coordinates specialty contractors.
Provides skilled labor
Answer questions and resolves issues.
Arrange for permits and the associated Inspections.
1.4.3 BUILDERS/CONTRACTOR
(ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES)
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1.4.4 MANPOWER
SENIOR PROJECT
MANAGER
Site Agent 1
Site Agent 2
CONSTRUCTION
MANAGER
BLOK A
QA/QC
Site
Engineer
Storekeepe
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Site
Supervisor
Safety
Officer
PROJECT COORDINATOR
CONSTRUCTION
MANAGER
BLOK B
CONSTRUCTION
PROCESS