Professionals in the AEC industry are well aware of the issues that grapple the built environment. That the construction industry is the largest consumer of materials and is responsible for 40% of all carbon emissions is a commonplace fact. Construction work is also a large waste generator and...
Toyoda's concept morphed into theToyota Production System, which eventually became the Lean methodology. From these small beginnings, Lean evolved into the foundation ofAgile project management—several industries, including software development, construction, and healthcare, now use Lean methodology. Overv...
There isn’t one role solely responsible for project deliverables as many team members are involved at various stages throughout the project. The project manager, however, has ultimate responsibility for ensuring that all deliverables are completed and meet the needed standards. The project manager he...
(non-iterative) design process, used in software development processes, in which progress is seen as flowing steadily downwards (like a waterfall) through the phases of conception, initiation, analysis, design, construction, testing, production/implementation and maintenance. There are many versions of...
Method Statements:Outlines of specific procedures and methodologies you’ll follow during construction. You’ll have to provide details on how you plan to carry out certain tasks to ensure safety, quality and efficiency. Remember, these are just a few examples of the construction submittals you may...
of work for a construction project to execute more tasks as they come up with additional features for their building as the project is in progress. In this case, the owner should assume additional costs and expect a delay in the completion date as this wasn’t included in theconstruction ...
Infrastructure and built assets are generally considered to improve the local community by providing spaces and amenities. However, the public perception of projects during construction must also be considered. Prolonged construction projects may impact local communities, attract negative media attention and...
Accurate billings are essential in the construction industry. WIP reports help ensure that when invoicing clients, billings align with the work completed, reducing the risk of billing disputes and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
Layer-by-layer construction:Objects are built up gradually by depositing thin layers of material. Digital design input:Parts are created directly from 3D CAD models or scanned data. Material addition vs. subtraction:Material is added selectively rather than removed from a larger block. ...
While large and more complex projects require an extended timeline and elaborate approach to project planning, adaptivePM frameworks like Agileare best suited for such projects. On the other hand, smaller projects with less complicated requirements can do well withrigid methodologies such as waterfall ...