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The Construction Project Management chapter has been added to Part IV: Planning, Design, & Construction section of the Body of Knowledge.
The construction phase is critical as this is where the “rubber hits the road.” Until the start of the construction phase, the institution may have spent between 10–15 percent of the project budget on design fees, environmental studies, and other planning and design work. When the institution starts construction, the “meter starts to run,” and significant monthly payments start to be generated—easily in the form of several millions of dollars on larger projects. In addition, a day delay could cost the institution several thousands of dollars as project trailers, on-site toilet facilities, cranes and equipment, security, temporary power, and more add up daily.
To successfully manage projects, it is critical that the right team with the right experience and supported by others with the right systems are in place. The consequences of not managing construction well can lead to missed schedules and projects running over budget. It also runs the risk of reputational harm to the institution.
The perspective presented in this chapter is predominantly from a public institution perspective, utilizing design-bid-build. Nevertheless, the fundamentals are applicable to all forms of project delivery and both public and private institutions.
Available to APPA members only, the BOK is a searchable, digital database that develops, updates, and disseminates the foundational content required by facilities professionals at colleges, universities, and other nonprofit educational organizations. Its 63 chapters, which are reviewed and updated on an ongoing basis, cover topics categorized in the four core areas of General Administration and Management; Operations and Maintenance; Energy, Utilities, and Environmental Stewardship; and Planning, Design, and Construction.
APPA members wishing to get involved in the BOK, whether as chapter authors or peer reviewers, are asked complete this form or send an email Glen Haubold ([email protected]) and Steve Maruszewski ([email protected]), using the subject line APPA Body of Knowledge.
