Project 1: Defining and documenting a project
The objectives of this project are as follows:
• To understand the application of management techniques in the control and direction of project resources
• To understand the basic stages of project management & roles of the different consultants in the construction industry
• To understand the use of "Success Criteria" in evaluating a project
In a group of six (6) members, your task is to identify an actual project implemented by a developer or Architect as the lead consultant. The project must emphasize on COST, QUALITY or TIME, with a measurable ‘success criteria’. The group is required to study the objectives and goals of the selected project, job scopes and responsibilities of the Project Manager or Architect as the lead consultant as well as the project team members involved, preparation of project schedules, procurement and implementation strategies of the project. The information can be obtained by conducting visitation to the respective organizations, distributing questionnaires or interviews with the relevant parties that are directly and indirectly involved in the project. The groups must utilize the hours allocated for the module to organize their activities. In addition, the groups will be assessed via their performance each week based on their plans and schedules that is to be submitted on the 1st week of this assignment.
Final case study report
Reflection
I am able to understand the following:
• Define project characteristics, objectives, organizations and success
• Application of Project Management tools and techniques to control and communicate, to achieve a common goal
• Summarize strategy
Self-discipline knowledge
Lifelong learning
Thinking and problem solving skills
Digital literacy
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills