Project Delivery System for Wivenhoe Dam Construction Project

This project delivery system analysis examines the Design-Bid-Build methodology for a construction project, specifically focusing on the Wivenhoe Dam. The assignment begins with outlining project objectives and then delves into the evaluation of the chosen methodology, its advantages, and its suitability for large-scale projects with extended timelines. It highlights the importance of adhering to project objectives, incorporating feedback, and making necessary revisions to optimize the delivery system. The document emphasizes the need for thorough documentation, clear implementation guidelines, and owner involvement throughout the project lifecycle. Key considerations include the selection of architects, legal documentation, and the importance of owner oversight to ensure project success. The analysis also explores risk management and the benefits of involving multiple contractors to mitigate project delays. The student emphasizes the importance of feedback and revisions, highlighting the importance of continuous improvement. The final section covers documentation, implementation guidelines, and other considerations relevant to the project's success.

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Table of Contents
6. Evaluation, Revision, Finalisation & Presentation of PDS.........................................................2
6.1 Evaluation of the delivery system against project objectives................................................2
6.2 Review of the feedback received...........................................................................................5
6.3 Revision and adjustment of the optimal delivery system......................................................5
6.4 Documentation of the optimal delivery system.....................................................................6
6.5 Guidelines for the implementation of the delivery system....................................................6
6.6 Other considerations..............................................................................................................7
References........................................................................................................................................8

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6. Evaluation, Revision, Finalisation & Presentation of PDS
6.1 Evaluation of the delivery system against project objectives
The objectives which was developed during the starting of the project were:
 To provide and analysis of the existing condition in which the Wivenhoe Dam is present.
 To provide to this development of this report a suitable project delivery system which is
related to the same project.
 To provide an analysis of the positive usefulness of the chosen project delivery system for
the project.
 To provide a preparation of the project delivery system and then to get it approved by the
supervisor of the project
 To provide a preparation of the final designing of the project delivery system which is to be
based on the requirements of the Wivenhoe Dam up gradation of the project
Based on the above discussed objectives the project delivery system was to be developed
and the selected methodology that was selected is the Design Bid Build methodology. The
selected project delivery system for the Wivenhoe Dam, Design Bid Build methodology has been
the best customary method that has been followed by many of the construction businesses across
the world. The related callings has also used the method for the delivery of different projects.
Many owners and project development associations and contractors in high populated area has
been known to be the users of the Design Bid Build project methodology. The Design Bid Build
project methodology has some of the best conventional sense and viewpoints of the working
method of the project. The method is one of the best known project delivery system that has been

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use by many of the contractors and users around the world. Many of the construction project
organizers still use this method in their projects for the delivery of the best quality project. Even
though there are different options which can be used in place of this method which are better in
lots of ways but if the time line of the project is more or less equal to 40 to 50 years in time then
the contractors generally prefer to use the design bid build method for the completion of their
project. The project methodology when applied to the project is able to meet all the required
acquirement system methods and necessities and is often found to be of irreconcilable situation
in the process of the working method of the project delivery system. It has been found to be
likewise to be able to accommodate the professional and the business connections which are to
be met by the project owners during the course of the implementation of the project. During the
course of implementation of the project procedure the Architects Consulting Engineers (“AE”)
make the working document of the working illustration of the determination of the items and the
legal binding documents based on the working procedure of the project are compiled into a
single document termed as Contract Document (CD). With the help of the counsels of the project
the owner uses the finished relevant document is used to get suitable offers and bids from the
contractors who would be willing to complete the project on behalf of the owner of the project.
The contracts are in the form of temporary contractual basis. Before the bidding can start the AE
prepares a conceptual design of the project which is to be followed by the contractor for the
completion of the project. The design is termed as schematic diagram. The next phase is the
design development of the project which comprises of the designing of the project plan and then
to get it cleared and reviewed by the owners of the project. During the process of the
construction phases the AE has to regularly work on the owner’s program management to make
the working procedure of the process to be ahead of the timeline of the project completion

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procedure. The AE works for the auditing of the project, and make advanced calculations and
installments to make the necessary changes in the project and in turn make the things known to
the project manager and the owners as the counselor of the project. The use of this project
methods also in a procedure makes the owner of the project powerless when compared to the
contractors of the project starts to claim changes and innovation in the project system. Any extra
cost that may be incurred by the project development procedure has to be agreed by the owner as
he has no other choice. The problem with the use of the method of project construction methods
and management procedure is the forcing of the owners to make required changes in order to
incorporate the decrease in the delivery time system and the efficient use of the cost of the
project method. The most important concept for a large project is the effective use of time for the
delivery of the project on the deadline which needs to be ordered out before the acquisition of the
cost of the project. However it has been found that the best possible method for the completion
of the project is to implement the use of the known knowledge to improve the project
methodology.
The project has been developed keeping in mind the best project delivery system along
with the use of proper risk management unit. For the correct implementation of the delivery
system the owner has to first contact the best architect for the project who would be able to meet
the cost. The next process would be to design the legal document of the project which would be
used for the acquisition of the contractors using the bid. The legal document should be designed
in such a way so that the contractors are not able to implement much changes in the working
procedure of the project implementation. During the implementation of the final phase of the
project the owner must look after the working of the project on site. Many a times it has been
seen that the project owners leave the project on the shoulders of the contractor. This makes the

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project owner to lose the grasp of the working of the project. Thus the owner should always look
after the working procedure of the project. Another reason for the use of the design bid build is
that the long deadline of the project would be harmful for a single contractor to complete. The
business case studies were studied before proceeding with the project. All the risks that might be
associated with the development of the project had been considered before the development of
the project.
6.2 Review of the feedback received
The feedback of the project delivery system can be said to be the most helpful for the
project procure. A professional insight and help helps anyone in producing the best quality
project during the development. The feedback highlights the drawbacks which can be checked
and again skillfully implemented into the project procedure. Implementation of such drawbacks
would help the project in becoming of a higher quality. The feedback should be collected from
different sources as well as during every step of the project implementation. This would help in
making the project to change according to the requirement as well as the insights which are being
provided by the learned men.
6.3 Revision and adjustment of the optimal delivery system
For the completion of the working procedure of the project it was important for the owner
to understand carefully the requirement which the project was to deliver along with the
objectives which were set forward during the initial phase of the project implementation. The
delivery system which was chosen for the completion of the project was the design bid build.
The method has been chosen for the project as the project is of a large scale project and the
duration is very long. Also because the project is of government related the method is the best
option for the owners. The first phase of the project would be to obtain the best contractor the

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owner can hire. This step is vital as the contractor would be the architect of the project. The
designing of the project is the main development phase of the project. For making the project
delivery system of the optimal procedure it is important to maintain the working procedure of the
project according to the time line that had been developed for the project. Apart from this the
main criteria which should be followed is that the owner of the project should always keep in
mind to check with the working procedure of the project and to keep in touch with the architect
and the contractor of the project. This would help to keep an overall insight on the project and
thus would be help in keeping the project on the correct time line.
6.4 Documentation of the optimal delivery system
The procedure which has been followed to be made into a better optimal delivery system.
The process involves the owner of the project to follow the working procedure of the project.
This would make the contractors and the workers to maintain he regular documentation of the
working procedure of the project. The documentation is to be shared with the owners and the
contractors to let them know about the working procedure of the project and to keep in touch of
the procedure the project development. The documents would also help in the later stage of the
project completion to compile the whole project into a single document easily. The completed
document would serve as the documentation of the project procedure and the time line followed
by the contractors.
6.5 Guidelines for the implementation of the delivery system
For the correct implementation of the delivery system the owner has to first contact the
best architect for the project who would be able to meet the cost. The next process would be to
design the legal document of the project which would be used for the acquisition of the
contractors using the bid. The legal document should be designed in such a way so that the

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contractors are not able to implement much changes in the working procedure of the project
implementation. During the implementation of the final phase of the project the owner must look
after the working of the project on site. Many a times it has been seen that the project owners
leave the project on the shoulders of the contractor. This makes the project owner to lose the
grasp of the working of the project. Thus the owner should always look after the working
procedure of the project. Another reason for the use of the design bid build is that the long
deadline of the project would be harmful for a single contractor to complete. If the project is
implemented in the design bid build then the owner would be able to provide contract to other
companies as well. This would mean that two or more number of contractors can work on the
project at a single given time or the other scenario is that two or more contractors can work on
the project consecutively. This would reduce the stress on a single contractor of the project.
6.6 Other considerations
Based on the project delivery system it can be said that the project has followed by the
method of the design bid build and also the complete follow-up of the project objectives which
helped in the completion of the project and the best quality project delivery to the owner. The
major problem which could have been faced during the development of the project was to keep
in mind the location of the creation of the dam and the mythical flood control mechanism and of
the cost estimation as well. Being such a large project it is important for the owner and the
contractor to keep the cost of the project to a minimum as possible. Though due to lack of the
potential project delivery systems used for the completion of the project many difficulties were
faced during the completion of the project.

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