Compare the three project plans with each other and identify the similarities and the contrasts of the design process of building, civil engineering and services projects

Designing is the process of creating out the ideas which is in the client’s mind in correct order and in correct manner. In construction planning, it identifies the activities and resources required to make the design a physical reality.

The designing phases in 3 projects, construction, civil engineering and services projects are very much similar with each other but there are differences as well.

The contrasts can be…

·         In bridge construction the contractor must get permission from RDA and other government organization due to block the road and transport his equipment and material to the construction place and he also provide a temporary bridge next to the construction bridge for transport of public if particular construction is a demolished and build construction.

·         In a water supply project contractor gets permission from RDA for excavating trenches for install pumping main line.

·         The building contractor has provided minimum legal documents then the bride and water supply contractors.

·         In building construction contractor should hand over the operating manuals and warranties to the client while he handover the building to him but in bridge construction contractor won’t have many user manuals or warranties to hand over.

·         In purpose of the way of planning, it is altered from each other. The three projects will havethree ways of ‘how to plan’, because it depends on the nature of the project.

·         When developing the scope proclamation, it is similar in both projects. The brief will be developedaccording to the client’s wants and also according to the site conditions.

·         In selecting the planning team, in both projects, the same professions will be selected but for somemembers, they will be selected according to the experience.

·         Significant contrasts between a building project and a civil engineering project is, architects take themain role in building projects and in civil engineering projects, civil engineers take the main role inplanning process.

·         In both projects, process of identifying deliverables and creating the work breakdown structure is the same but breakdown will be different.

·         In identifying the activities needed to complete the deliverables and networking the activities in thelogical sequence, some activities and networking get differ in the three projects.

·         The required resources and the quantities will be different for the 3 projects. Therefore estimating the resources requirements for the activities do differ from each other.

·         The time allocated for all the 3 projects also get differ from each other. That means estimating time and cost for activities are different in all the three projects. The same activity common to all the 3 projects will sometimes take 3 different durations to complete and as well as three different costs may involve ineach activity.

·         In developing the schedule, the purpose and the processing methods will be equal in all the threeprojects, and the way of developing the budget is also same in the three projects.

·         In the three projects, risk assessment or risk planning will be different as the nature of the three projects is different. As the risk management depends on the nature of the projects, risk assessment also getdiffer.

·         The authorities responsible for the three types of projects are normally different. Therefore gaining approval to begin work gets differ in all the three projects.

As the three projects are different planning process do get differ as in above mentioned ways.

Design Phase

ø  After signing a contract with our Project Coordinator will contact you to review site preparations and the specifics of your project. They will discuss all bridge decisions such as material choices, bridge design, treatment, grading, site access, bridge location and all other aspects of your project. You should discuss any changes at this time, including time frame requirements and special needs. You should have begun obtaining a permit if required. If needed, we can provide preliminary drawings for review by the appropriate authorities. Time: 1 week

ø  Then send you preliminary bridge designs for your approval. Time: 2-6 weeks.

ø  At this point, an engineer, licensed in your project’s state, will complete calculations and place a seal on each drawing, guaranteeing the structural viability of your bridge. Time: 1 week.

ø  Next, the Project Coordinator will begin procuring the required materials. Coordination is important to ensure that materials, equipment and the construction crew arrive at the site on the same day. Time: 4-5 weeks

Project closeout and termination phase

ø  A number of special activities must take place before the contractor’s responsibilities can be considered complete. There are the various testing and start-up tasks, the final cleanup, various inspections and remedial work that may result from them and the process of closing the construction office and terminating the staff’s employment.

ø  A myriad of special paperwork is required, including approvals and certifications that allow the contractor to receive final payment,

ø  A set of as-built drawings that include all changes made to the original design, operating manuals, warranties and a final report.

Project mobilization phase

ø  After the contractor is selected, a number of activities must be completed before installation work can begin at the project site.

ø  Various bonds, licenses and insurances must be secured. A detailed programmer for the construction activities must be prepared.

ø  The cost estimate must be converted to a project budget and the system for tracking actual project costs must be established. The worksite must be organized, with provisions for temporary buildings and services, access and delivery, storage areas and site security.