Construction difficulties
- 1. Sonargaon University Department of Civil Engineering Presentation Title: Construction Difficulties Submitted By, Md. Imamul Hasan ID: BCE1602008227 Md. Ashikur Rohman ID: BCE1602008226 Mahmudur Rahman Zihad ID: BCE1602008230
- 2. What is "Construction Difficulties"? Construction Difficulties refers to A few important factors that create construction problems such as: Project Management Undefined Goals Changing Scope No Accountability Lack of Risk Management Poor Communication Unrealistic Expectations etc.
- 3. A project manager manages a project. They use techniques, skills, and knowledge they’ve picked up over the years or learned. Using this knowledge-base and more they initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and complete projects based on requirements. Project management is a newer field, but since its introduction, it’s become an important part of construction. Project Management:
- 4. project managers have faced these challenges before and discovered how to avoid or mitigate their impact. One easy way to reduce challenges in construction project management is through construction project management software. It is built to help project managers mitigate risks and reduce challenges and can be an invaluable addition to anyone’s toolkit. However well trained a project manager, there are some unavoidable challenges in construction project management.
- 5. Undefined Goals: One of the biggest challenges in construction project management is undefined goals. Sometimes stakeholders don’t know what exactly they want, other times they can’t agree. However, when the goals aren’t clear to a project manager it’s difficult to manage the project. Project managers can help prevent this by asking direct questions and continuing to communicate questions throughout the project. A lack of defined goals is one of the big challenges in construction project management, but they too can be managed.
- 6. Changing Scope: Another one of the biggest challenges in construction project management is changing scope. Also known as scope creep, it can arise from a lack of defined goals. It can be a huge reason why projects end up delayed or over budget.
- 7. A good project manager can communicate concerns to scope changes to the stakeholders. Thereby informing them of all the changes to schedule and budget it will cause.
- 8. No Accountability: Another issue that creates challenges in construction project management is a lack of accountability. The project manager is responsible for laying out the goals of the project and assigning them. It’s the responsibility of the project manager to ensure that all goals are assigned to the right person or team.
- 10. Lack of Risk Management: Risk management is important in construction as the risks are greater, and far more expensive than ever. One of the challenges in construction project management is managing risk, since the project manager is responsible for identifying potential problems and finding ways to mitigate it. They need to gather input and plan ways to prevent the project from veering off course.
- 11. Without Lack of Risk Management, the project will most certainly go over budget or delayed !
- 12. Poor Communication: A lack of communication or poor communication can be the death of a project. Project managers need to have updates on project status and feedback, since project managers are responsible for updating their teams as to the requirements of the stakeholders and upper management.
- 13. The project manager has to foster open communication or risk falling to the communication challenges in construction project management.
- 14. Unrealistic Expectations: Sometimes stakeholders have unrealistic expectations. Whether it’s from impossible deadlines or a lack of resources. Unrealistic expectations create challenges in construction project management because they can hurt morale and productivity. With impossible deadlines looming or a lack of resources, teams sometimes become less productive. In some cases they won’t make the deadline regardless of their high productivity.
- 15. As the project manager, it’s important to advocate for workers and against unrealistic expectations and set realistic ones.
- 16. Stakeholder Indifference: Stakeholder indifference can kill projects, and the lack of stakeholder participation is a common challenge in construction project management. When stakeholders are indifferent to the activity at the site, it can result in rework and delays. Project managers can communicate with the stakeholders and encourage feedback. Since it can be difficult to get participation, it’s important to have contingency plans in case of issues.
- 17. Preparing for Challenges in Construction Project Management Everyone has different tips and tricks that work well for their job. And for project management, it’s no different. Great project managers have faced these challenges before and discovered how to avoid or mitigate their impact.
- 18. Delays in construction time: The contractor should stipulate the production schedule in the construction contract which you can use to monitor the progress of the project. There are some acceptable reasons for delays in the project which you need to be aware of prior. However, if of delays occur, it should be addressed quickly communication be made between the homeowner and the contractor immediately.
- 19. Financial problems: You may have payments due for the employees, vendors, equipment renters and suppliers yet the amount for you is due on project completion. As the contractor, you need to have enough cash to manage this problem. Going for an open business line of credit will help you manage such bills and save your reputation.
- 20. Actually construction projects are unique. problems are not common, it depends of type of construction. if contractor adopt false construction technique then problem may arise.