Gerenciamento de projetos

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Project Management versus Construction Management of competitive bidding. Construction Management is a progressive, more "convenient" method of construction project administration. The Owner has only one direct contract, with the Construction Manager. The Contractor becomes a subcontractor to the Construction Manager (Consultant). The Owner is not bothered by having to make every decision and may realize a time reduction in the completion of the job. Finally, the Owner's accounts payable department only has to deal OWNER with one company.

Achieving the Best Fit
In today's marketplace, the choices regarding construction are becoming more and more varied. Not so many years ago, an Owner's decisions were limited to choosing a designer, a contractor, and a manufacturer. These choices, however, have broadened drastically. Not only have means, methods and procedures for construction expanded, but the administration process alternatives for construction have become virtually limitless. There are, however, two main options which are prevalent in the industry, Project Management and Construction Management. Project Management is the conventional method of construction administration. The Owner has direct contracts with both the Consultant and the Contractor. The Owner is able to retain direct control over all aspects and the quality of the project. This process allows the Owner more flexibility in decisionmaking. The Owner ultimately makes the final decisions. In addition, the Owner may realize the benefit

Each project is unique and needs to be evaluated as to which method will be the best fit for the Owner.

Similarities
Project Management and Construction ManageLeft: Project Management Diagram
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

CONSULTANT

OWNER

CONTRACTOR

Right: Construction Management Diagram Note: Arrows indicate contractual relationship.
CONTRACTOR

Project Management
Advantages
• Owner retains control over