scholarly journals A proposed model for construction project management communication in the South African construction industry

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Benita Zulch
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
South African ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Construction Project Management ◽  
The South ◽  
Management Communication ◽  
Proposed Model

Actual Trends in Construction Project Management in Romania

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
pp. 587-595 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ion Șerbanoiu ◽  
Marina Verdeș ◽  
Adrian Alexandru Şerbănoiu ◽  
Bogdan Vasile Șerbanoiu ◽  
Mihaela Munteanu
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Code Of Ethics ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Construction Project Management ◽  
Professional Conduct ◽  
Current Trends ◽  
Professional Project ◽  
Tools And Techniques

The current trends in the construction industry, considering the magnitude and complexity of construction projects required the development of an appropriate methodology in the design, commissioning work and completion of works. The objective imposed creation of the "Office of Project Management" and all processes, tools and techniques of project management respects besides applicable standards and legislation construction, also imposed code of ethics and professional conduct of the PMI that guides practitioners professional project management, construction engineers, installers, architects etc. and describes the expectations that they have of themselves and of others.

scholarly journals EXPLORING THE USAGE OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (17) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yew-Hou Tung ◽  
Fah-Choy Chia ◽  
Felicia Yan-Yan Yong
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Real Estate ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Construction Project Management

Digital technologies have recently started to enter the construction industry, gradually changing how infrastructure, real estate and other built assets are designed, constructed, operated and maintained. Being among the least digitalized sectors, it is predicted that digital technologies will substantially increase the productivity, decrease the costs, and improve site safety of construction projects. Thus, the primary objective of this pilot study is to explore the usage of digital technologies for the 12 components of construction project management. A total of 32 respondents participated in the online survey. The results indicate that the usage of digital technologies was significantly higher in the management of scheduling, documenting, designing, and assigning costs. The aspects for digitalized safety, stakeholders, equipment, and materials are room for further improvement.

CONSTRUCTION STAKEHOLDERS’ PERSPECTIVE ON EXTERNAL RELATED RISK FACTORS INFLUENCING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT PERFORMANCE

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-85
Author(s):  
Abdarahim Salem ◽  
Eric Simpeh ◽  
Julius Fapohunda
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
South African ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Project Performance ◽  
Project Delivery ◽  
Organisational Performance ◽  
The South ◽  
Related Risk ◽  
The Impact

The construction industry is extremely complex, with dynamic project environments creating an atmosphere of high uncertainty and risk. For that reason, risks in construction project have become an inevitable feature and the industry is susceptible to numerous business, socio-political and technical risks that negatively influence project delivery. This study therefore investigates the causes of external risks factors in construction project delivery and the effect on project and organisational performance so that efficient control measures can be designed to minimise its occurrence. A quantitative research design was adopted, and the sample comprised of randomly selected construction professionals in the Western Cape Province. The data was statistically analysed using descriptive and inferential analyses. The salient findings revealed that socio-political-related risk factors were the major causes of risks during construction project delivery, these factors include labour strikes and disputes due to union issues, excessive influence by government on court proceedings regarding construction project disputes, and constraints on the availability and employment of expatriate staff. In addition, the study revealed the impact of external related risks on projects and organisational performance, and it was found that cost overrun was ranked the most significant on project performance and disputes between parties to the contract was ranked the most significant on organisational performance. In the context of the South African construction industry, previous studies tended to focus more on internal risks as opposed to external risks. Therefore, this study makes a contribution to the body of knowledge on the subject within a previously unexplored context. The study provides insights with regard to the sources of external related risks associated with construction project within the context of the South African construction industry.

Mobile Information Communication Technologies and Construction Project Management

2013 ◽  
pp. 607-622
Author(s):  
Vanita Ahuja
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Mobile Communications ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Data Communication ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Construction Project Management ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Real Time Information

Construction project management requires effective and real time information and data communication between all the project team agencies. In present scenario when the associating agencies may be geographically separated, and for projects with large site areas or being executed in hazardous or remote sites, the required information and data communication can be achieved through use of mobile communications. But, research shows that the adoption of mobile communications by the construction industry is limited. This chapter presents the issues affecting adoption of mobile communications by the construction industry, the research background, a case study of mobile communications adoption at a major construction project in India and further discusses the factors leading to sustainable mobile communication adoption by construction project teams. Construction industry primarily comprises small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Thus, the issues are studied with focus on adoption of mobile communications by SMEs.

Construction project management through BIM and knowledge technology

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 177-186
Author(s):  
Tomáš Mandičák ◽  
Peter Mesároš ◽  
Matúš Tkáč
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Building Information Modeling ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Construction Project Management ◽  
Modeling Technology ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Progressive Technology ◽  
Efficiency And Productivity

Abstract Construction project management is difficult process and important part of efficiency and productivity in construction industry. Currently, construction industry is increasing demands on technology, environmental and social construction parameters in the context of maintaining the balance of economic efficiency and sustainability of the construction and realization of buildings. Progressive technology as knowledge systems and building information modeling are the supporting tool for achieving this. Building information modeling is a progressive intelligent 3D model-based process that gives architecture, engineering, and construction professionals the insight and tools to more efficiently in planning, designing and buildings and infrastructure managing. Knowledge and building information modeling technology include a lot of functions and opportunities for better and easier way to achieve project goal and affect to construction project management process. Research discusses the issue of construction project management trough building information modeling and knowledge technology. The main aim of the paper is to analyze impact of these technologies on efficiency in construction project management.

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