Construction Practice & Management: Construction Industry Report

This report provides a comprehensive overview of the construction industry, examining company structures, different types of construction companies, and their relationships within the tendering process. It delves into the modern construction landscape, highlighting the importance of professionalism, the roles of key parties in construction projects, and the significance of the tendering process, including various tender types. The report further explores industrial growth, technological advancements, and the need for construction companies to establish standards for effective competition. It also classifies different types of construction companies, discusses contract planning techniques for micro and macro projects, and recommends suitable contract types based on project needs. The report emphasizes the impact of Business Information Modeling (BIM) and real-time project systems on the industry's growth, with a focus on collaboration, communication, and efficiency. The assignment is a detailed analysis that can be used by students on Desklib.

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LO1 Describe the construction industry with reference to company structures and other
activities.
a)
In the modern construction age, the personnel of various strength and abilities are seriously
needed in order to accomplish the projects put in place in time and within the given estimations1.
The industry has rapidly developed over years and it has actually taken a very different course of
action depending on various engagements involved2. In terms of professionalism which has
emerged as a concern in this perspective, has attracted a lot of attention from the researchers in
the construction industry. With the professional eye, the individuals are trusted to conduct each
and every activity with due diligence to increase efficiency, cost effectiveness and a sizeable
amount of change in the industry. In the current scenario, professionalism will ensure quality,
timeliness and productivity.
b)
The construction project is a sequence of processes that involve the designing, engineering all
the way up to implementation which involves a lot of essential parties to facilitate the same from
inception to the end of the entire process3. The client, the engineer and the contracted individual
must work hand in hand in order to ensure smoothness in the entire active and produce quality
output in the long run. When the parties involved mutually related in terms of how the
construction goes through wonderful results are realized. The architect is mostly responsible for
the construction work while the contractor engaged is in charge of the designing. When these
parties understand the entire scope of the project and focus even the current scenario will
ultimately achieve the needed outputs
c)
In the tendering process, the owner invites people to deliver services and products they have, in
this issue various people have various products they sell out4. When the tender is placed, people
1 Roberts Joanne Multinational business service firms: development of multinational organization
structures in the UK business service sector (3rd. edn Routledge 2018)
2 Dodgson Mark Technological collaboration in industry: strategy, policy and internationalization in innovation (4
th. edn Routledge 2018)
3 Buitrago Moragues Structural failures in cast-in-place reinforced concrete building structures under construction.
in Handbook of materials failure analysis (3. edn Structural press 2018) 153-170.
4 Surety Chakravarty ' Conventional tendering process for construction projects ' (Tenderinfo, 2017) <
Www.tendersinfo.com/blogs/conventional-tendering-process-for-construction-projects/ > accessed 23 March
2017

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bid and the highest bidder is given an opportunity to deliver the desired goods and services.
These must be in line with the tender agreements by the owner. There are several tender types
available in the market. They include selective, open and two-stage selective tendering process5.
The author would propose to the owner of this project the two-stage selective ordering system
since it provides an opportunity for the company to compare the manner in which the parallel
competitors work in the market and the limitations of the other tender methods can be focused
also at same time
d)
the industrial growth in terms of the structure has really met their match with the current moment
of technology where complex and intrinsic designs that are modelled with high technology has
made the construction more efficient and adaptable to the current need in the market6. This
change has been occurring over the age though there has been resistance in some sections of the
sector. Regions like United Kingdoms have really advanced in terms of the Business ethos to an
extent that some of the cloud computing elements can be available to the people such as software
as a Service which is a construction platform to help the industry reach to its pick, these general
developments can have a great impact on the current situation of the scenario if they can be
adhered to7.
e)
As it is the case of many businesses, the construction company must come up with standards that
would help them survive and compete effectively8. Through this they find uniqueness among
their peers, hence evolvement in their structures has served as a very important element. Through
various strategies this becomes a reality , the use of charts to represent the organization in both
summaritive and detailed helps to formulate all the objectives available9. The employement of
5 Fagbenle Olabosipo, Opeyemi Joshua and Afolabi Rapheal "cost management practice of construction firms
and its influencing factors: lessons from southwestern nigeria." (4. edn Portiy 2018) 692-700.
6 Michael R Michael. a practical guide to the nec4 engineering and construction contract.
wiley-blackwell. ( 3 edn Blackwell 2018 )
7 Reizgevičius Ustinovičius Promoting sustainability through investment in building information modeling (bim)
technologies: a design company perspective. sustainability (4. edn Routledge 2018) 600.
8 Kim P An assessment of contract management capabilities for overseas construction
projects. ksce journal of civil engineering. ( 4 edn Routledge 2018 ) 2147-2158.
9 Chenxi S The contract section. ( 3 edn Met press 2018 ) 10-30.

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the communication lines, the so called interfaces helps in communication among the
stakeholders and it is an emerging trend10. Among other factors, the construction companies can
flex business muscles in the market as each comes with varied strategy.
LO2 Explain different types of construction companies within the market and their
relationships within the tendering process
(a)
There are many companies that are classified based on different parameters11. They include:
Small renovation contractors – These are majorly involved in the management of small-scale
projects.
General contractors – They consist the normal construction projects either brand new or
renovation kind of12.
Real Estate Designer – This manner of the company when does construction has a hybrid
combination of commercial elements plus the client stationery features.
Looking into the current scenario, the author would recommend real estate company because it
exactly fulfils the requirements of the project. In real estate company, there is looking into action
by building the client's premises as a well as focusing on other external commercial units. Also,
through this nature of the company, there is flexibility in terms of understanding the costs
variations from the initial budget given by the owner. Through the use of this manner of the
company the employment of the modern technologies and special platforms which can be
instrumental are factored in. the digital system for the project management and allocation of
various schedules and resources.
(b)
It is extremely important to realize were can the various contraction companies meet in the areas
of operation. It is crucial to uncover the most vulnerable branches of the construction industry
and also determine the common challenges that may face one or more companies and come up
with a unifying factor that helps the companies to work together13. The study conducted
10 Perera A Contractual procedures in the construction industry. ( 4 edn Routledge 2018 )
11 Dang Chau, Long Le-hoai and Soo-yong Kim "impact of knowledge enabling factors on organizational
effectiveness in construction companies." journal of knowledge management 22.4 (5. edn Pery 2018) 759-780.
12 Andrea Parisi and Luciano Vargas amor "factors influencing temporary wood waste generation in high-rise
building construction." waste management 78 (3. edn Routledge 2018) 446-455.
13 Adeleke Bahaudin and Kamaruddeen Bamgbade the influence of organizational external factors on
construction risk management among nigerian construction companies. safety and health at work (7.
edn Routledge 2018) 115-124.

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demonstrates that the health and safety act of legislation in the construction industry serves as the
greatest tool to provide the most awesome link between companies.
(c)
In dealing with construction projects many companies may be contracted to perform a specific
role in the organization. The project owner should Endeavor to come up with a grand objective
or goal that should be geared towards quality production at the end of all.
Team building and quality output in the overall project engagement should be the aim of all the
construction companies. There must be well-defined legislations that clearly define the
relationship that should exist between them and the standards thereof.
d)
In the construction company, there are protocols that must be arrived at when implementing the
projects from the clients/ owners. That is why the issue of the tender and contract comes in14.
tenders apply where the clients write to the construction company what are his or her full
detailed requirements in terms of what quality of products, the price and the timelines within
which the project can be completed and the contractor bids and the clients pick the best. This is
different from the contract where there is a mutual agreement and the conditions set by the two
parties abides as long as the project is placed. It is the contractor who proposes the standards and
they agree with the client
LO3 Explain contract planning techniques used within micro and macro projects.
Choosing the most suitable contrast planning techniques for the current scenario and
justify their suitability
a) There are several construction processes that have come up in order to meet the overarching
demand in terms of shortage in skilled labour plus the resources. Also, as a result of demand in
sophisticated construction demands15.
Volumetric construction process involves the construction of large buildings which have
multiplied subunits among them. In reference to the scenario given, this can really help in the
several aspects or rather units needed by the client.
14 Perera S and Allan A Contractual procedures in the construction industry. ( 10
edn Routledge 2018 )
15 Mattila Hanna "public participation and legitimacy management in planning: a habermasian perspective to
finnish welfarist planning tradition." (4. edn Geografiska annaler 2018) 309-328.

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The panelized construction process, it entails where the materials are already done and what they
require is to be transported to the site for the assembly, this can really respond to the massive
units needed on the ground by the client16.
In this aspect, there are two different contracts that are to be accused. Lump-sum contrast -This
is where both the contractor and the client agree each of them on fixed terms where the client
defines the exact cost scope and the contractor agrees to work within that limited scale. Unit of
price contract in this aspect it necessitates the owner to be always present at the site to quantify
the amount of work done he or she pays per unit covered17. According to the above techniques
the author could recommend the use of unit price contract because it I more inclusive of all the
variations that may occur and it provides safety in construction
b
Business information modelling will have a very crucial positive impact in the following wise in
reference to the current scene.
When this intelligent technology is used, the errors that might emanate from the design and
contractionary likely to be greatly reduced to the minimum. The entire scope of the construction
project is available to the workers, this raises self-esteem and coordination is key also and
therefore transparency. Through the use of models, the most intrinsic information complex in its
how will it benefit the current viewed.
d)
It is clear from the current state of things that the construction industry has rapidly grown over
the decades and still there is great prospects of its growth overly. There has been marked great
milestones issues that have emerged that include: building information modelling which bring
the construction and all stakeholders into closer perspective hence cementing collaboration and
communication which increases productivity and quality and quality of the product18. the
introduction of the real-time project system has made the industry to take a big stride which
ensures that efficiency in the industry meets the demand. These are just a few of the evolvements
and they have a net positive impact on the current scenario if they are integrated therein
16 Mertens Wilson Program evaluation theory and practice (2. edn Guilford publications 2018) 1-10.
17 Tonchia Somath the international standards of project management. in industrial project management (2.
edn Heidelberg publishers2018) 7-20.
18 Cooray Somathilake "analysis of cost control techniques used on building construction projects in sri lanka." (2.
edn International research publishers 2018) 909-923.

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LO4 Analyse how the construction industry has developed suitable collaboration strategies
in support of greater recognition of health & safety
a)
it is an obvious issue to never underestimate such a big and momentous industry such as
construction19. With the increasing developments in projects and human resources available,
there are very many risks that are attached to it because of various challenges such as mentioned
below health and safety issues must be included in the grand plan. The risks and hazards that
often present themselves in the site under construction demand a very stringent concern in case
of any happening and this makes it a necessity to have personnel who help in case something of
that nature happens. The toxic issues that may emanate with the rise in the wastes that come from
the elements, may also be very averse to the conditions of people on the ground. Proper health
and safety policies should be formulated to help the industry to remain within the hemispheres of
safety.
b)
in an effort for the government to remain concerned about the industry, there is one of the state
legislation that defines the role of health and safety legislation which is called health and safety
management system which is the main umbrella covering the entire risk assessment and
prevention strategies that may be available.
c)
this stands as a very salient issue when in the field, especially between the working parties. The
collaboration which is in the heart of all success ensures coordination between different
personnel in that communication builds strong and cohesive understanding between all the
19 Bryson John Strategic planning for public and nonprofit organizations: a guide to strengthening and sustaining
organizational achievement (9. edn John wiley & sons 2018)

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aspects of the construction20. Clear and proper communication between all the workers help
prevent risks and hazards that may be portentous within the site
d)
I general sense, the introduction of those regulations has had a mighty impact when it comes to
curbing down the general breakdown that has ever existed in the construction industry. The
manner of industry exposes the workers to untold danger in the real field and as a result of proper
training and introduction of these legislative jurisdictions death rate and injuries have
dramatically reduced. These changes have generally improved the sector and more is desired on
this direction
e)
overly, the health and safety legislation had every productive impact especially in the
construction industry as its ha significantly tolled down deaths that have been occurring in a
great percentage to manageable. through testing and research, these drivers have continued to
soldier on her purposes. There are telling positive effects it has brought in revolutionizing the
entire industry; while interpretation and the cost involved makes the whole process very
expensive
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Bahaudin A and Bamgbade K The influence of organizational external factors on construction
risk management among nigerian construction companies. safety and health at work. (7
edn Routledge 2018) 115-124.
Chakravarty S, ' Conventional tendering process for construction projects, ' (Tenderinfo, 2017) <
www.tendersinfo.com/blogs/conventional-tendering-process-for-construction-projects/
> accessed 23 march 2017.
Chau D, Le-hoai L and Kim S "impact of knowledge enabling factors on organizational
effectiveness in construction companies." journal of knowledge management 22.4. (5
edn Pery 2018) 759-780.
20 Maclean John and others "overview." in education and skills for inclusive growth, green jobs and the greening
of economies in Asia (10. edn Springer, singapore 2018) 1-18.

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Hanna M "public participation and legitimacy management in planning: a habermasian
perspective to finnish welfarist planning tradition.". (4 edn Geografiska annaler 2018) 309-328.
Joanne R Multinational business service firms: development of multinational organization
structures in the uk business service sector. (3rd edn Routledge 2018)
John B Strategic planning for public and non-profit organizations: a guide to strengthening and
sustaining organizational achievement. (9 edn John wiley & sons 2018)
John M and others "overview." in education and skills for inclusive growth, green jobs and the
greening of economies in asia. (10 edn Springer, singapore 2018) 1-18.
Mark D Technological collaboration in industry: strategy, policy and internationalization in
innovation. (4 th edn Routledge 2018)
Moragues B Structural failures in cast-in-place reinforced concrete building structures under
construction. in handbook of materials failure analysis. (3 edn Structural press 2018) 153-170.
Olabosipo F, Joshua O and Rapheal A "cost management practice of construction firms and its
influencing factors: lessons from southwestern nigeria.". (4 edn Portiy 2018) 692-700.
Parisi A and Vargas amor L "factors influencing temporary wood waste generation in high-rise
building construction." waste management 78. (3 edn Routledge 2018) 446-455.
Somath T The international standards of project management. in industrial project
management. (2 edn Heidelberg publishers 2018) 7-20.
Somathilake C "analysis of cost control techniques used on building construction projects in sri
lanka.". (2 edn International research publishers 2018) 909-923.
Ustinovičius R Promoting sustainability through investment in building information modeling
(bim) technologies: a design company perspective. sustainability. (4 edn Routledge 2018) 600.
Wilson M Program evaluation theory and practice. (2 edn Guilford publications 2018) 1-10.
Rowlinson Michael Michael. a practical guide to the nec4 engineering and construction
contract. wiley-blackwell. ( 3 edn Blackwell 2018 )
Srinath Perera and Ashworth Allan Contractual procedures in the construction industry ( 10.
edn Routledge 2018 )
Ashworth Perera Contractual procedures in the construction industry ( 4.
edn Routledge 2018 )
Park Kim An assessment of contract management capabilities for overseas construction
projects. ksce journal of civil engineering ( 4. edn Routledge 2018 ) 2147-2158.
Shi Chenxi The contract section ( 3. edn Met press 2018 ) 10-30.

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