5 Module Five: Execution, Monitoring and Controlling
5 Module Five: Execution, Monitoring and Controlling
Module Five: Execution, Monitoring and Controlling
Module Learning Objectives
- Discuss the resistance to safety measures seen in the construction industry. (CLO 1)
- Identify the status of a project in the executing phase. (CLO 1)
- Determine possible corrections necessary to keep a project on track during the Execution phase. (CLO 2)
- Identify stages of a construction project. (CLO 1, 2)
- Identify at least three things: the monitoring and controlling phase tracks. (CLO 2)
Module Essential Questions
- Why does resistance to safety measures persist in the construction industry, and how can it be effectively addressed to ensure a safer work environment? (CLO 1)
- How can the status of a construction project be accurately identified during the executing phase, and what indicators should project managers consider? (CLO 1)
- What are some common challenges that may arise during the execution phase of a construction project, and how can project managers determine and implement appropriate corrections to maintain project progress? (CLO 2)
- What are the key stages of a construction project, and how does understanding these stages contribute to effective project management? (CLO 1, 2)
- In the monitoring and controlling phase of a construction project, what are at least three critical aspects that project managers track, and how do these aspects influence project outcomes? (CLO 2)
Lesson 1: Executing Phase
The Executing Phase
During the execution phase of our project, all the plans start becoming a reality. We’re executing contracts and prepping for work. We then go through a series of sub-phases to prepare the ground for and build the structure. The following readings will cover some of the productivity calculations that help us understand how quickly these sub-phases will run.
Site Utilization Planning
A site utilization plan documents the designed status of a project at a point in time. Site Utilization Plans are critical to defining the layout of a project site as it progresses through the construction process. The site is continuously changing. Therefore, no one representation represents the progression of the site throughout the construction process. But, instead, it is critical to have at least several site utilization plans to define the progress of the site, for example, a site utilization plan for the excavation phase, superstructure phase, enclosure phase, and finishes phase.
The checklist included below provides typical items that should be included in a Site Utilization Plan. Figure 5.1 shows an example of a site plan for a school project.
Site Utilization Plan Checklist
Documentation and Existing Conditions Requirement
- Developed as a clear plan view within a quality drawing application
- All building parameters are clearly shown (darker line weight)
- Building heights I number of stones are noted on the project building and adjacent buildings
- Clear labels on all existing and tempor