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1. Constructors

early Involvement Of Contractor - overlapping Between Design And Construction Saves Time - design Flexibility Throughout Project's DurationEstimators - Schedulers - Purchasing Agents | Party Who Brings Together All The Different Elements Of The Construction Process Into Single Concentrated Effort | Responsible For The Interpretation Of The Contract Documents And Physical Construction Of The ProjectOwner -contractor >PM >Onsite >Tech >Mech -consultantDefines The Phases That Connects The Beginning Of A Project To Its End - A Project Is Unique Details: Raw Material Extraction And Processing - Project Manufacturing - Distribution - Use - End Of Life - Recycle - Remanufacture - Reuse/Super-use

2. Heirarchy

early Involvement Of Contractor - overlapping Between Design And Construction Saves Time - design Flexibility Throughout Project's DurationOwner -contractor >PM >Onsite >Tech >Mech -consultantEstimators - Schedulers - Purchasing Agents | Party Who Brings Together All The Different Elements Of The Construction Process Into Single Concentrated Effort | Responsible For The Interpretation Of The Contract Documents And Physical Construction Of The ProjectDefines The Phases That Connects The Beginning Of A Project To Its End - A Project Is Unique Details: Raw Material Extraction And Processing - Project Manufacturing - Distribution - Use - End Of Life - Recycle - Remanufacture - Reuse/Super-use

3. Project Life Cycle

Defines The Phases That Connects The Beginning Of A Project To Its End - A Project Is Unique Details: Raw Material Extraction And Processing - Project Manufacturing - Distribution - Use - End Of Life - Recycle - Remanufacture - Reuse/Super-useEstimators - Schedulers - Purchasing Agents | Party Who Brings Together All The Different Elements Of The Construction Process Into Single Concentrated Effort | Responsible For The Interpretation Of The Contract Documents And Physical Construction Of The ProjectOwner -contractor >PM >Onsite >Tech >Mech -consultantearly Involvement Of Contractor - overlapping Between Design And Construction Saves Time - design Flexibility Throughout Project's Duration

4. Advantages Of Management Procurement

Owner -contractor >PM >Onsite >Tech >Mech -consultantearly Involvement Of Contractor - overlapping Between Design And Construction Saves Time - design Flexibility Throughout Project's DurationEstimators - Schedulers - Purchasing Agents | Party Who Brings Together All The Different Elements Of The Construction Process Into Single Concentrated Effort | Responsible For The Interpretation Of The Contract Documents And Physical Construction Of The ProjectDefines The Phases That Connects The Beginning Of A Project To Its End - A Project Is Unique Details: Raw Material Extraction And Processing - Project Manufacturing - Distribution - Use - End Of Life - Recycle - Remanufacture - Reuse/Super-use

5. Collaborative Procurement (Partnering)

Estimators - Schedulers - Purchasing Agents | Party Who Brings Together All The Different Elements Of The Construction Process Into Single Concentrated Effort | Responsible For The Interpretation Of The Contract Documents And Physical Construction Of The ProjectOwner -contractor >PM >Onsite >Tech >Mech -consultantDefines The Phases That Connects The Beginning Of A Project To Its End - A Project Is Unique Details: Raw Material Extraction And Processing - Project Manufacturing - Distribution - Use - End Of Life - Recycle - Remanufacture - Reuse/Super-useLong Term Commitment Between Two Or More Organizations - Enhance The Efficiency And Effectiveness Of Work In Terms Of Cost And Opportunities For Innovation And Continuous Improvement Of Product Quality And Service - Requires Development Of Relations Between Different Parties. Commitment - Trust - Cooperation

6. Secondary Objectives

Owner -contractor >PM >Onsite >Tech >Mech -consultantEstimators - Schedulers - Purchasing Agents | Party Who Brings Together All The Different Elements Of The Construction Process Into Single Concentrated Effort | Responsible For The Interpretation Of The Contract Documents And Physical Construction Of The ProjectFlexibility - Sustainability - Cost - Risk - Responsibility - Certainty - ComplexityDefines The Phases That Connects The Beginning Of A Project To Its End - A Project Is Unique Details: Raw Material Extraction And Processing - Project Manufacturing - Distribution - Use - End Of Life - Recycle - Remanufacture - Reuse/Super-use

7. Cost Reimbursement

Defines The Phases That Connects The Beginning Of A Project To Its End - A Project Is Unique Details: Raw Material Extraction And Processing - Project Manufacturing - Distribution - Use - End Of Life - Recycle - Remanufacture - Reuse/Super-useSeparating Responsibility And Management In Design And Production - Start Working Immediately Without Needs For Details Of The Contract - Final Cost Is Nonspecific. No Price Till Work Is Completed. - Contract Documents On Basis Of Information In Schematic Design - Specs - And Price Charts - Used In Emergency Work - Renovations And General MaintenanceEstimators - Schedulers - Purchasing Agents | Party Who Brings Together All The Different Elements Of The Construction Process Into Single Concentrated Effort | Responsible For The Interpretation Of The Contract Documents And Physical Construction Of The ProjectOwner -contractor >PM >Onsite >Tech >Mech -consultant

8. Operations

Owner -contractor >PM >Onsite >Tech >Mech -consultantDefines The Phases That Connects The Beginning Of A Project To Its End - A Project Is Unique Details: Raw Material Extraction And Processing - Project Manufacturing - Distribution - Use - End Of Life - Recycle - Remanufacture - Reuse/Super-usePerformed By People - Constrained By Limited Resources - Planned - Executed And Controlled - Ongoing - RepetitiveEstimators - Schedulers - Purchasing Agents | Party Who Brings Together All The Different Elements Of The Construction Process Into Single Concentrated Effort | Responsible For The Interpretation Of The Contract Documents And Physical Construction Of The Project

9. When To Use Management Procurement

10. Application Of:

Knowledge - Skills - Tools And Techniques - To Protect Activities To Meet Or Exceed Stakeholders' Expectations While Using Resources Efficiently And EffectivelyEstimators - Schedulers - Purchasing Agents | Party Who Brings Together All The Different Elements Of The Construction Process Into Single Concentrated Effort | Responsible For The Interpretation Of The Contract Documents And Physical Construction Of The ProjectDefines The Phases That Connects The Beginning Of A Project To Its End - A Project Is Unique Details: Raw Material Extraction And Processing - Project Manufacturing - Distribution - Use - End Of Life - Recycle - Remanufacture - Reuse/Super-useOwner -contractor >PM >Onsite >Tech >Mech -consultant

11. Structural Engineers

Defines The Phases That Connects The Beginning Of A Project To Its End - A Project Is Unique Details: Raw Material Extraction And Processing - Project Manufacturing - Distribution - Use - End Of Life - Recycle - Remanufacture - Reuse/Super-useCalculate The Deflections Foundation Sizes - Beam Thickness And Strength Of Floor Slabs - Ensure That Building Can Withstand Forces Of Wind And Seismic Gravity - Surveyors - Mechanical Engineers - Electrical EngineersEstimators - Schedulers - Purchasing Agents | Party Who Brings Together All The Different Elements Of The Construction Process Into Single Concentrated Effort | Responsible For The Interpretation Of The Contract Documents And Physical Construction Of The ProjectOwner -contractor >PM >Onsite >Tech >Mech -consultant

12. Construction Roles

13. Roles For Designers

Owner -contractor >PM >Onsite >Tech >Mech -consultantDefines The Phases That Connects The Beginning Of A Project To Its End - A Project Is Unique Details: Raw Material Extraction And Processing - Project Manufacturing - Distribution - Use - End Of Life - Recycle - Remanufacture - Reuse/Super-useEstimators - Schedulers - Purchasing Agents | Party Who Brings Together All The Different Elements Of The Construction Process Into Single Concentrated Effort | Responsible For The Interpretation Of The Contract Documents And Physical Construction Of The ProjectCivil Engineers - Transportation Engineers - Architects - Graphic Designers

14. Procurement Systems

Estimators - Schedulers - Purchasing Agents | Party Who Brings Together All The Different Elements Of The Construction Process Into Single Concentrated Effort | Responsible For The Interpretation Of The Contract Documents And Physical Construction Of The ProjectTraditional Procurement System (Design-bid-build) [Owner - Architect/Consultant - Contractor] - design And Build The Procurement System [Owner - + 1 Person To Design And Build] - management Contracting Procurement System [Owner - Contract Team For Management] - cost Reimbursement Procurement System [Owner - Contractor - You'll Be Reimbursed For Your Services W/ A Percentage Of The Product Itself] - partnering Procurement System [Do A Partnership With Someone Who Has The Know-how Or Resources]Defines The Phases That Connects The Beginning Of A Project To Its End - A Project Is Unique Details: Raw Material Extraction And Processing - Project Manufacturing - Distribution - Use - End Of Life - Recycle - Remanufacture - Reuse/Super-useOwner -contractor >PM >Onsite >Tech >Mech -consultant

15. Design And Manage

Similar Strategy To Management Contracting - Contractor Paid Fee To Manage And Assume Responsibility - Not Only For The Works And Contractors But Also For The Design And Design TeamOwner -contractor >PM >Onsite >Tech >Mech -consultantEstimators - Schedulers - Purchasing Agents | Party Who Brings Together All The Different Elements Of The Construction Process Into Single Concentrated Effort | Responsible For The Interpretation Of The Contract Documents And Physical Construction Of The ProjectDefines The Phases That Connects The Beginning Of A Project To Its End - A Project Is Unique Details: Raw Material Extraction And Processing - Project Manufacturing - Distribution - Use - End Of Life - Recycle - Remanufacture - Reuse/Super-use

16. Planning Components

17. Environmental Construction

Defines The Phases That Connects The Beginning Of A Project To Its End - A Project Is Unique Details: Raw Material Extraction And Processing - Project Manufacturing - Distribution - Use - End Of Life - Recycle - Remanufacture - Reuse/Super-useEstimators - Schedulers - Purchasing Agents | Party Who Brings Together All The Different Elements Of The Construction Process Into Single Concentrated Effort | Responsible For The Interpretation Of The Contract Documents And Physical Construction Of The ProjectDealing With Projects That Improve The Environment | Includes Sanitary Sewers - Waste Management And Clean WaterOwner -contractor >PM >Onsite >Tech >Mech -consultant

18. Roles For Consultants

Defines The Phases That Connects The Beginning Of A Project To Its End - A Project Is Unique Details: Raw Material Extraction And Processing - Project Manufacturing - Distribution - Use - End Of Life - Recycle - Remanufacture - Reuse/Super-useEstimators - Schedulers - Purchasing Agents | Party Who Brings Together All The Different Elements Of The Construction Process Into Single Concentrated Effort | Responsible For The Interpretation Of The Contract Documents And Physical Construction Of The ProjectTesting Laboratories - Surveyors - Public RelationsOwner -contractor >PM >Onsite >Tech >Mech -consultant

19. Work Breakdown Structure

Allows An At-a-glance Look At The Organizational Resources Structured In A Hierarchical Manner - Key Project Deliverable That Organizes The Team's Work Into Manageable Sections. - Used To Define The Project During Early Stages Of Its Cycle - Visually Defines The Scope Into Manageable Chunks That A Project Team Can Understand - Need To Make A Plan Based On The Tasks InvolvedOwner -contractor >PM >Onsite >Tech >Mech -consultantEstimators - Schedulers - Purchasing Agents | Party Who Brings Together All The Different Elements Of The Construction Process Into Single Concentrated Effort | Responsible For The Interpretation Of The Contract Documents And Physical Construction Of The ProjectDefines The Phases That Connects The Beginning Of A Project To Its End - A Project Is Unique Details: Raw Material Extraction And Processing - Project Manufacturing - Distribution - Use - End Of Life - Recycle - Remanufacture - Reuse/Super-use

20. Specialty Architects And Engineers Engaged For Designing A Specific Building -

Owner -contractor >PM >Onsite >Tech >Mech -consultantEstimators - Schedulers - Purchasing Agents | Party Who Brings Together All The Different Elements Of The Construction Process Into Single Concentrated Effort | Responsible For The Interpretation Of The Contract Documents And Physical Construction Of The ProjectBuilders/Contractors My Also Be Specialized Only In That BuildingDefines The Phases That Connects The Beginning Of A Project To Its End - A Project Is Unique Details: Raw Material Extraction And Processing - Project Manufacturing - Distribution - Use - End Of Life - Recycle - Remanufacture - Reuse/Super-use

21. Project Phases: Execution Phase

Defines The Phases That Connects The Beginning Of A Project To Its End - A Project Is Unique Details: Raw Material Extraction And Processing - Project Manufacturing - Distribution - Use - End Of Life - Recycle - Remanufacture - Reuse/Super-useOwner -contractor >PM >Onsite >Tech >Mech -consultantRequirements: - monitoring And Control For Activities And Processes - procurement - progress Completion/Payment | People Involved: - owner - supervision - consultant - contractor - pmEstimators - Schedulers - Purchasing Agents | Party Who Brings Together All The Different Elements Of The Construction Process Into Single Concentrated Effort | Responsible For The Interpretation Of The Contract Documents And Physical Construction Of The Project

22. Consultant Roles

Defines The Phases That Connects The Beginning Of A Project To Its End - A Project Is Unique Details: Raw Material Extraction And Processing - Project Manufacturing - Distribution - Use - End Of Life - Recycle - Remanufacture - Reuse/Super-useEstimators - Schedulers - Purchasing Agents | Party Who Brings Together All The Different Elements Of The Construction Process Into Single Concentrated Effort | Responsible For The Interpretation Of The Contract Documents And Physical Construction Of The ProjectOwner -contractor >PM >Onsite >Tech >Mech -consultantTesting Laboratories - Surveyors - Public Relations - Reporting Quality Control - Project Managers - Etc - Can Be All Over

23. Line Represents Cash Flow And Project Completion

Owner -contractor >PM >Onsite >Tech >Mech -consultantDefines The Phases That Connects The Beginning Of A Project To Its End - A Project Is Unique Details: Raw Material Extraction And Processing - Project Manufacturing - Distribution - Use - End Of Life - Recycle - Remanufacture - Reuse/Super-useEstimators - Schedulers - Purchasing Agents | Party Who Brings Together All The Different Elements Of The Construction Process Into Single Concentrated Effort | Responsible For The Interpretation Of The Contract Documents And Physical Construction Of The ProjectThree Curves: Actual - Expected - And Initial

24. Management Process

1. Clear Goals 2. Problem Solving: Investigations To Come To Solutions. Constant Communication 3. Develop A Detailed Plan: Lays Out Tasks - Establishes Resources - Budget And Schedule Parameters 4. Control The Project: Mobilize Contractors - Suppliers And Vendors And Evaluate Their ProgressEstimators - Schedulers - Purchasing Agents | Party Who Brings Together All The Different Elements Of The Construction Process Into Single Concentrated Effort | Responsible For The Interpretation Of The Contract Documents And Physical Construction Of The ProjectOwner -contractor >PM >Onsite >Tech >Mech -consultantDefines The Phases That Connects The Beginning Of A Project To Its End - A Project Is Unique Details: Raw Material Extraction And Processing - Project Manufacturing - Distribution - Use - End Of Life - Recycle - Remanufacture - Reuse/Super-use

25. Owner Representative

Estimators - Schedulers - Purchasing Agents | Party Who Brings Together All The Different Elements Of The Construction Process Into Single Concentrated Effort | Responsible For The Interpretation Of The Contract Documents And Physical Construction Of The ProjectDefines The Phases That Connects The Beginning Of A Project To Its End - A Project Is Unique Details: Raw Material Extraction And Processing - Project Manufacturing - Distribution - Use - End Of Life - Recycle - Remanufacture - Reuse/Super-useFacility Managers: Most Common Owner Representative. - Found In Large Organizations And Institutions Like Schools Universities And Hospitals - Job Is To Understand The Goals And Objectives Of Their Organization And Ensure That Facilities Are Planned To Support Them - Outside Consultants: Small Organizations Without Large In-house Departments Often Hire ConsultantsOwner -contractor >PM >Onsite >Tech >Mech -consultant

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