Construction Prcocess and Assignment Selection
This session
Learning objective: to understand BPNM and how to apply it to construction and processes.
Session 1:
Mapping construction processes exercise - BPNM
Selection of assignment focus
Next session: Analysing complex and ill-defined problems
The construction process
Working in your group:
Pick a sub-element and identify all the elements within that sub-element e.g. actors, artefacts, processes.
Produce a BPNM flow chart of that construction process
Use Miro to work collaboratively
Start by mapping what you know
Review your map to see whats on there
Actions, decisions, outcomes, relationships, patterns?
Flowcharts (BPMN Business Process Model and Notation)
Processes can be simply modelled with a flowchart
Although flowcharts can get very complex very quickly
Actions only have one entry and one exit
Arrows show sequence
Actions: carried out at a point in time, carried out by one
person
Common flowchart symbols
Swim lanes
Where the process involves multiple people or groups
One column per group or person
Columns should be ordered so that people who communicate with one another are adjacent
Left->Right
IT in/for construction
IT in construction firms
IT also requires infrastructure: hardware, networks, operating systems
There are more general classes of application that construction firm might also have
Accounting systems
Sales & marketing systems
Inventory systems
Production and manufacturing systems
Logistics systems
HR systems
Purchasing systems
In some firms functional applications are being superseded by ERP
What is the role and scope for Information Systems (IS) to
improvemanagement of construction projects?
What do you need to know to manage this project?
What do these people need to know to do their job?
Generic Process Structure IT in construction
Core processes:
Business Analysis and Facilities Management
Project Definition
Evaluation
Design Management
Cost Management
Project Execution
Procurement
Construction and Manufacture
Each core process can be split into sub-processes
Betts et al (1995). Occasional Paper Number 1: A process-based study of an IT research work plan. Construct IT.
Business Analysis & Facilities Management
Core objectives
Business case and Strategic Brief
Procurement/Programme/(Town)Planning
Initial project brief/budget etc.
Sub-processes:
Assessing customer
Market research
Business requirements analysis
Development of business case
Project Definition
Core objectives
Business case and Strategic Brief
Procurement/Programme/(Town)Planning
Initial project brief/budget etc.
Sub-process
Needs identification
Briefing
Scope definition
Formation of consultant team
Evaluation
Core objectives
Business case and Strategic Brief
Procurement/Programme/(Town)Planning
Initial project brief/budget etc.
Sub-processes
Risk assessment
Option evaluation
3D prototype
Testing and feasibility
Performance evaluation
Feedback
Design Management
Core objectives
Increasing granularity of design information:
Concept ?Developed ?Technical
IT sub-process
Design analysis
Design synthesis
Design appraisal
Design decision
Design review
Produce design deliverable
Design standards
Experience management
Design for manufacture
Cost management
Core objectives
Delivery of project within approved budget
Sub-processes
Cost modelling
Cost planning
Cost estimating
Cost reporting
Forecasting
Contingency management
Life-cycle cost management
Value management
Project Execution
Core objectives
Onsite construction in accordance with construction programme
Resolution of design queries from site as they arise
Sub-processes
Project evaluation planning
Programming
Progress measurement
Risk management
Health and safety
Schedule management
Procurement
Core objectives
Onsite construction in accordance with construction programme
Resolution of design queries from site as they arise
Sub-processes
Strategy options
Procuring standard components
Use of preferred suppliers
Contract administration
Drafting contracts
Construction and manufacture
Core objectives
Onsite construction in accordance with construction programme
Resolution of design queries from site as they arise
Sub-processes
Procure resources
Mobilise facilities
Construction planning
Construction monitoring
Construction execution
Materials management
Subcontractor logistics
Finalisation Core objectives and commissioning
Operation & Maintenance
Core objectives
Handover of building and conclusion of building contract
As-constructed information
Sub-processes
Procure resources
Mobilise facilities
Construction planning
Construction monitoring
Construction execution
Materials management
Subcontractor logistics
Finalisation Core objectives and commissioning
Choosing for your assignment
Which of the previous processes are interesting?
What processes have been missed?
General or specific?
One youve experienced or one you havent?
General or fine-grained?
Tasks or outcomes?
Logical or physical?
Peopled and situated or abstract?
Working or broken?
Examples
- Challenges associated with Gross Development Value (GDV) house price aggregator to improve this process
Asbestos discovery and removal procedure
Issuing a subcontractor payment
Interim payments procedure used in the JCT Design and Build Contract
Change control procedure during design
Change management procedure on a JCT D&B construction project
Design management process
Facilities management in heritage buildings information management
3D printing housing
Bulk material purchasing process
Sub-contractor selection process
Information exchange at design stage
Improving tender process
Are you struggling to keep up with the demands of your academic journey? Don't worry, we've got your back!
Exam Question Bank is your trusted partner in achieving academic excellence for all kind of technical and non-technical subjects. Our comprehensive range of academic services is designed to cater to students at every level. Whether you're a high school student, a college undergraduate, or pursuing advanced studies, we have the expertise and resources to support you.
To connect with expert and ask your query click here Exam Question Bank
