Company Structures & Construction Processes 18 EVALUATING COMPANY STRUCTURES & CONSTRUCTION PROCESSES

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EVALUATING COMPANY STRUCTURES & CONSTRUCTION PROCESSES
By Nuwantha Lakpriya
BTEC HND in Construction and the Built Environment (Construction - Architectural
Technology)
Lecturer Mr. Lakkhana Perera
Unit 4 - Construction Practice & Management
Colombo School of Construction Technology
10/12/2021

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Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................ 3
What is the construction industry............................................................................... 3
Task 1......................................................................................................................... 5
P1. Explain how the construction industry has developed and encompassed
professionalism within its structures.......................................................................5
M1. Analyst how the construction industry has developed overall in terms of
company structures, its employees, and contracted work......................................5
D1.Critically evaluate how construction companies have developed their structure
and business ethos.................................................................................................. 6
P2. Demonstrate the scope and linkage between all parties within a construction
organization............................................................................................................ 7
P3. Identify the tendered by contractors type of contractual work.........................7
Task 2......................................................................................................................... 8
P4. Identify the different types of construction companies in the market...............8
M2. Analyze the catalyst which connects construction companies, including
contracts and tendering.......................................................................................... 9
D2. Compare the main factors which differentiate between construction
companies, contracts, and tendering....................................................................10
P5. Explain the relationship between different construction organizations...........10
Task3........................................................................................................................ 10
P6. Identify, with examples, modern construction processes and sequences used
within today’s industry, highlighting the way they respond to sustainability needs.
.............................................................................................................................. 10
M3. Analyze how construction has developed in terms of innovation, designs, and
within contracts for micro and macro projects, and the interrelationship with BIM.
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D3. Provide a detailed analysis of how the construction industry has evolved in
terms of innovative construction methods and contracts.....................................12
P7. Explain contract planning techniques used within micro and macro projects. 12
P8. Identify where BIM impacts upon operations and construction companies.....14
Task4........................................................................................................................ 14
P9. Explain how health & safety has now become an integrated part of the
construction process............................................................................................. 14
M4. Demonstrate how the construction industry has benefited through changes in
health & safety legislation..................................................................................... 15

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D4. Evaluate the impact of health & safety legislation, how it has evolved the
drivers for it, and its advantages or weaknesses within construction...................15
P10 Describe the government legislation which has benchmarked health & safety
within construction................................................................................................ 16
P11 Discuss the role of collaboration and communication in ensuring safe working
practices................................................................................................................ 16
Conclusion............................................................................................................. 16
References............................................................................................................... 17
Introduction
What is the construction industry
The construction industry is a very broad term that encompasses many different related
industries. These may be the building of homes, schools, skyscrapers, bridges, and other
construction projects. Construction projects are overseen by construction managers who are
responsible for the budget of the project and making sure it meets deadlines.
Construction is defined as a type of work that involves preparing the site for an improvement,
constructing the improvements, and providing facilities such as roads or drainage to a location.
In the construction industry, there are two main types of jobs: field construction jobs and office
engineering jobs. The field construction workers are involved in heavy lifting and physical
laboring. Office engineering staff are more engaged in the design and planning of building
works.
How has the Construction Industry changed over time?
The Construction Industry has witnessed various changes over time ranging from political to
economic factors, environmental issues, and social pressures. It has been associated with various
changes that have impacted the industry. Some of these changes are indicated through the
following:
What problems do people face in the Construction Industry?
The construction industry is widely associated with a high number of injuries and fatal accidents
while at work. There has been a significant increase in the number of construction workers who
die while working on projects. The main problem is unsupervised work and unsafe working
conditions which as a result have led to increase in injuries and fatalities among workers.
Workers generally face a high risk of job-related injuries and fatalities which makes it very hard
for them to manage or organize their savings for retirement.

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“The construction industry contributes significantly too many countries’ gross domestic products
(GDP). Global expenditure on construction activities was about $4 trillion in 2012. Today,
expenditure on the construction industry exceeds $11 trillion a year, equivalent to about 13
percent of global GDP. This spending was forecast to rise to around $14.8 trillion in
2030[ CITATION noa21 \l 1033 ]”.
The construction industry, also known as building construction, is an important industry. The
sector generates billions of dollars each year and employs millions of people who construct
buildings, bridges, roads, and other structures. The four basic segments of the industry are
general contractors and subcontractors; specialized design professionals; temporary labor; and
manufacturers of construction equipment such as cranes, bulldozers, and excavators. General
contractors can manage a variety of tasks from designing a building to overseeing the day-to-day
operational tasks. They typically employ large numbers of workers to work on any or all aspects
of a project depending on its size or complexity. Specialized design professionals typically work
on a specific aspect of the project such as plans, engineering, or architectural aspects. They can
also employ large numbers of workers to manage construction projects. Temporary labor
includes laborers and engineers who may be hired to perform small tasks for building projects
such as removing old materials and setting up new ones. The final industry group is that of the
manufacturers of construction equipment, who produce materials and components used in
building construction including cement, steel, asphalt, cinder blocks, and many others.
Manufacturing is one of the largest sectors in the economy with $181 billion in revenues. Many
companies are engaged in more than one aspect of construction work which reflects its
importance to the national economy[ CITATION noa21 \l 1033 ].
The sector is dominated by firms that are small to medium in size both by the number of
employees and the amount of revenue generated for a company, compared to other sectors that
tend to be dominated by very large firms with millions or tens of millions of dollars in revenue
per year. Construction is also dominated by small firms because it requires a large number of
workers to manage any or all aspects of a project depending on its size[ CITATION NoA21 \l
1033 ].