PROJECT MANAGEMENT
This module's aim is to develop management skills for the students in the ever growing subject called Project Management. It has always been practiced informally, but began to emerge as a distinct profession in the mid-20th century.
The module introduced us to the principle , techniques and managerial issues, which form the process of project management. The area of study will focus in particular on project management in a construction context but will also make considerable reference to the activity in other fields of commercial and business activity to emphasize the broad applicability of the principle.
Project 1
This involves the application of the principles, issues and theories discussed thus far in the Project Management module, and their application into a simple construction 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 appreciate the need for Project Management in a real project environment.
-To understand the basic stages of project management in the construction industry.
-To understand the basic roles of the different consultants in the construction industry.
-To understand the use of 'Success Criteria' in evaluating a project.
Project 2
This involves the documentation of my Studio 6 Architectural Design Project, to apply the principles learned in Project 1 to my final 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 evaluate the dynamic changes which occur during a project’s life cycle and the nature of a project’s success.
To understand the means of evaluating and managing risks that can lead to success and failure in a project’s performance.
Document (Written report, annotated visual images) will be in 4 Components in total:
1. Introduction of Project (Identifying clients, stakeholders, objectives and goals)
2. Design Analysis, picking up issues of Design Suitability and Project Viability and specifically related to your design. (Note: This is to be in essay format, schematic diagrams, sketches and drawing where necessary).
3. Risk Analysis, and Maintenance Strategy (to achieve the identified success criteria and project deliverables). This must be in a table format.
4. Success Criteria, WBS, Gantt Chart (showing the measurable success criteria for the overall implementation strategy, analysis of critical paths, floats, plotted against time). This chart will highlight Project Deliverables.
The assessment will be based on your:
Demonstrated ability to perform an accurate project analysis for your project from the point of view of a project manager (Site analysis, SWOT, PESTEL, project viability)
Understanding of the issues involved in Risk Management and their application to your project.
Measurable Success Criteria (time, cost, scope/quality).
Ability to construct a viable and believable WBS and Gantt chart for your project.
Quality and legibility of your presentation document and the smart use of Tools/Techniques in your presentation