Code of Practice for Project Management for Construction and Development, 5th Edition

5 Construction

Stage checklist

Key processes:	Performance monitoring and control
	Health, safety and welfare systems
	Quality management and control
Key objective:	‘Are we constructing what has been designed?’
Key deliverables:	Performance management plan
Key resources:	Client team
	Project manager
	Design team
	CDM coordinator
	Constructor team

Stage process and outcomes

During this stage, the construction of the facilities as defined by the design and contract documentation are completed. This process involves the greatest number of people and organisations, and the greatest expenditure.

The project manager’s role during this stage focuses on monitoring the progress of the works, reporting to the client, protecting the client in regard to timescale, cost and quality, and ensuring full compliance with statutory, legal and contractual requirements.

Outcomes:

• progress reports
• contract management and administration
• management of change
• dispute avoidance/resolution (if necessary)
• update Health and Safety Plan and File
• record of construction works
• facilities completed in accordance with design and contract documentation
• as-built drawings
• operating and maintenance manuals
• occupier’s handbook

Project team duties and responsibilities

Client

Traditionally, the client has had a relatively nominal direct involvement in the construction works; however, as more and more client project teams are being constituted with extensive construction background, the role of the project manager ...