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How do you apply project management methodologies or frameworks to your construction supervision processes?

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Construction supervision is a complex and dynamic process that requires planning, coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills. As a construction supervisor, you need to ensure that the project is delivered on time, on budget, and on quality. To achieve this, you can apply project management methodologies or frameworks to your construction supervision processes. These are systematic and structured approaches that help you define, organize, execute, monitor, and control your project activities. In this article, we will discuss some of the common project management methodologies or frameworks that you can use for your construction supervision processes, and how they can benefit you and your team.

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Steve Anderson

Site Manager at Mossop Construction + Interiors
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Senior Superintendent
Marios Fourlas

Civil Engineer

1 Waterfall Methodology

The waterfall methodology is a traditional and linear project management approach that follows a sequential order of phases, such as initiation, planning, design, construction, testing, and closure. Each phase has a specific set of deliverables and requirements that must be completed before moving to the next one. The waterfall methodology is suitable for construction supervision processes that have clear and fixed scope, schedule, and budget, and that do not require frequent changes or feedback. The advantages of using the waterfall methodology are that it provides a clear and simple structure, reduces uncertainty and risk, and facilitates documentation and quality control. However, some of the disadvantages are that it can be rigid and inflexible, limit creativity and innovation, and increase waste and rework.

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Stephen O.

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Waterfall methodology is a great foundation to the start of a project. Yet in the construction industry: flexibility is key. There are to many moving parts for everything to sync in order and correctly.

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Vladislav Revin

Project manager | Structural engineer-analyst
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The waterfall model is not only proven by time. In supervising, as well as in the entire construction processes it works good. The bulding's structures are constructed step by step - from groundwork and foundation to structures above. The waterfall methology's approach is same. Instead of Agile, it is more convenient for supervising at construction site, while Agile is a modern solution for project design. In other words, each stage of completed constructional parts must be supervised according to scheduling, costs and comparing to approved design project. If the limit of creativity should be considered, unnecessary creativity at the construction site during the works can easily lead to discrepancies with the project.

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Salman Keyani Borujeni

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Applying PM-methodologies to construction supervision optimizes efficiency & quality. Start with a clear scope definition and SMART objectives. Select a suitable methodology like Agile or Waterfall, tailored for construction. Create a detailed Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and schedule using tools like Gantt charts. Manage risks by identifying & mitigating potential issues. Effective communication among stakeholders is vital; utilize PM-software for seamless collaboration. Implement QA-measures and cost controls to ensure adherence to standards & budgets. Foster a culture of continuous improvement through post-project reviews. Adaptable to changes and having contingency plans in place. Thus, achieve timely completion with enhanced quality.

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2 Agile Methodology

The agile methodology is a modern and flexible project management approach that emphasizes collaboration, adaptation, and customer satisfaction. It breaks down the project into smaller and iterative cycles, called sprints, that deliver incremental and functional products or services. Each sprint has a defined duration, usually between two to four weeks, and involves planning, designing, building, testing, and reviewing the product or service with the customer or stakeholder. The agile methodology is suitable for construction supervision processes that have uncertain or changing scope, schedule, or budget, and that require frequent feedback and validation. The advantages of using the agile methodology are that it allows for more responsiveness and flexibility, fosters teamwork and communication, and enhances customer value and satisfaction. However, some of the disadvantages are that it can be chaotic and complex, require more commitment and involvement, and compromise documentation and quality standards.

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3 Hybrid Methodology

The hybrid methodology is a combination of the waterfall and agile methodologies that aims to balance the strengths and weaknesses of both approaches. It follows the overall structure and phases of the waterfall methodology, but incorporates the iterative and collaborative elements of the agile methodology within each phase. For example, the planning phase can use the agile method to define the scope and requirements of the project, while the construction phase can use the waterfall method to execute the tasks and deliverables. The hybrid methodology is suitable for construction supervision processes that have a mix of stable and dynamic aspects, and that need to accommodate both internal and external expectations. The advantages of using the hybrid methodology are that it offers more flexibility and adaptability, improves efficiency and quality, and satisfies multiple stakeholders. However, some of the disadvantages are that it can be challenging and confusing, require more coordination and integration, and create conflicts and trade-offs.

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Vladislav Revin

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If the deep look is taken on both, the Agile and Waterfall methodologies cannot hybridize at the same time. In my opinion, the key difference is a flexibility of Agile versus step-by-step principle of the waterfall method. However, in that case, "hybrid" might be used to describe using each of these methods for a separate cycle of a project. Flexibility and revision of results after a short period of work are useful for concept and designing stages. But when the works started in reality, sequential type methology should be used.

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4 How to Choose a Methodology

There is no one-size-fits-all solution for choosing a project management methodology or framework for your construction supervision processes. You need to consider various factors, such as the nature and complexity of the project, the expectations and preferences of the customer or stakeholder, the availability and capability of the resources, and the constraints and risks involved. You also need to evaluate the pros and cons of each methodology or framework, and how they align with your goals and objectives. Ultimately, you need to select a methodology or framework that best suits your project context and requirements, and that enables you to deliver successful outcomes.

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Marios Fourlas

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In order to choose the project methodology, we need to see, understand and evaluate in detail the requirements of the project. Upon analyzing and evaluating all the contributing factors, from the inception to the execution and delivery of the project, then the project team in coordination with the stakeholders and other involved parties can decide which methodology will be suitable and will be chosen in order the project to be delivered successfully and to the satisfaction of each and everyone involved.

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5 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Steve Anderson

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The problem with all these methods is thet the contractors that get used for jobs 20-40 million a lot of the time do not have even the remotest idea how to coordinate and manage the works. They are specialists in their fields but when it comes to being actively involved in planning and delivering work they generally force projects to be programmed around their ability to deliver and the labour force that they have at hand. There are very few contractors that have the ability top plan around their resources. This then is a cascading problem as a well planned program fails immediately once others fail to achieve the outcome. Contractors that have tried to plan their works suffer due to the failure of others. It's a difficult market right now.

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Brian Yow

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These perspectives only work in a perfect world meaning it starts with the estimators. If they don't cover all the scope in every aspect then these things will never be flexible or fluid throughout the project. The project manager then needs to sell off the job properly to subs in many cases does not happen because of missing information from the estimator or architect and or knowledge of trades and incidentals. The superintendent is usually left finding out these flaws which backtracks the project trying to either sell it or get a new sub to handle what is required to succeed in the project. All things are a body part of the job and if a part is not accounted for it could mean serious financial trouble or not delivering as expected

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