Resource management in construction - Revision history

Designing Buildings at 08:37, 31 October 2022

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	= What is resource management in construction? =		= What is resource management in construction? =
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		+	The UK construction industry is the largest consumer of resources, requiring more than 400 million tonnes of material a year (ref. Davis Langdon). In addition, more than 2 million people are employed in the construction industry.

	Construction companies face the challenge of delivering complex projects to a schedule, complying with the client's specification, within a budget, and with a reasonable profit margin. Resource management is the process of planning the supply and management of the resources necessary to satisfy the client’s requirements. on time and to budget. Proper resource management ensures that resource demand is satisfied and that the benefit derived from resources is maximised.		Construction companies face the challenge of delivering complex projects to a schedule, complying with the client's specification, within a budget, and with a reasonable profit margin. Resource management is the process of planning the supply and management of the resources necessary to satisfy the client’s requirements. on time and to budget. Proper resource management ensures that resource demand is satisfied and that the benefit derived from resources is maximised.
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	* The ability to redeploy resources if works need to be accelerated, or when works are completed.		* The ability to redeploy resources if works need to be accelerated, or when works are completed.

−	Automated resource management systems can improve companies’ overall efficiency, replacing less efficient data collection methods such as paper forms, spreadsheets, and so on. Some of the features ~~they~~ can incorporate include:	+	= What is automated resource management? =
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		+	Automated, or partially automated resource management systems can improve companies’ overall efficiency, replacing less efficient data collection methods such as paper forms, spreadsheets, and so on.
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		+	Some of the features that automated resource management systems can incorporate include:

	* Automated calculations.		* Automated calculations.
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	* Re-evaluation and re-calculation as decisions change.		* Re-evaluation and re-calculation as decisions change.
	* Real-time resource utilisation tracking.		* Real-time resource utilisation tracking.
−	* Resource allocations can be assessed and approved quickly online.	+	* Resource allocations can be assessed anywhere and approved quickly online.
−	* Access to real-time information via mobile device.	+
	* Online collaboration between sites, offices, partners, subcontractors, and so on.		* Online collaboration between sites, offices, partners, subcontractors, and so on.

−	= Acceleration =	+	= Acceleration of construction =

−	It may become necessary to accelerate the progress of works, either to achieve the completion date, or to meet a new requirement imposed by the client (such as accommodating additional works, or bringing the completion date forward).	+	It may become necessary to accelerate the progress of works, either to achieve the completion date, or to meet a new requirement imposed by the client (such as accommodating additional works, or bringing the completion date forward). Typically, this will require that additional resources are used, although it might be achieved by a reduction in scope of other works, or changes to the design.
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−	Typically, this will require that additional resources are used, although it might be achieved by a reduction in scope of other works, or changes to the design.	+

	See Acceleration for more information.		See Acceleration for more information.
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	See Human resource management for more information.		See Human resource management for more information.
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		+	= Waste management =
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		+	32% of landfill waste comes from the construction and demolition of buildings and 13% of products delivered to construction sites are sent directly to landfill without being used (ref. Technology Strategy Board).
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		+	Effective waste management is becoming increasingly important on construction projects, ensuring that waste is properly and efficiently handled, and ideally that it is minimised, re-used, or recycled. Ideally, a site waste management plan (SWMP) should be prepared before construction begins, describing how materials will be managed efficiently and disposed of legally during the construction of the works, and explaining how the re-use and recycling of materials will be maximised.
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		+	For more information see: Site waste management plan.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =
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	* Activity schedule.		* Activity schedule.
	* Agile.		* Agile.
−	* BREEAM Construction waste management.
	* Construction inventory management.		* Construction inventory management.
	* Construction logistics manager.		* Construction logistics manager.
−	* Construction management.
−	* Contractor’s master programme.
	* How to manage construction plant.		* How to manage construction plant.
−	* Dynamic conditions for project success.
	* Logistics management.		* Logistics management.
	* Programme for building design and construction.		* Programme for building design and construction.
−	* Project manager.
	* Resource allocation in design and construction.		* Resource allocation in design and construction.
−	* Resource ~~leveling~~.	+	* Resource levelling.
	* Scheduling construction activities.		* Scheduling construction activities.
	* Time-location chart.		* Time-location chart.

Designing Buildings at 08:28, 31 October 2022

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−	~~Construction companies face the challenge of delivering often complex projects to a schedule, within a budget, and hopefully with a reasonable profit margin. Resource management~~ is ~~the process of planning the resources necessary to meet the objectives of the project, and to satisfy the client’s requirements.~~	+	= What is resource management in construction? =

−	Construction ~~resource~~ management is the process of planning and ~~allocating~~ resources ~~required~~ to ~~meet project objectives~~. Proper resource management ~~helps to keep projects on schedule by ensuring~~ that ~~the~~ demand ~~of project resources~~ is ~~met~~ and ~~also maximizes~~ the ~~utilization of resources~~ from ~~project to project~~.	+	Construction companies face the challenge of delivering complex projects to a schedule, complying with the client's specification, within a budget, and with a reasonable profit margin. Resource management is the process of planning the supply and management of the resources necessary to satisfy the client’s requirements. on time and to budget. Proper resource management ensures that resource demand is satisfied and that the benefit derived from resources is maximised.

−	Without proper resource management, projects can fall behind schedule, or can become unprofitable. ~~The objective is to ensure~~ the ~~adequate and timely supply of~~ resources, ~~whilst at the same time maximising the utilisation of~~ resources ~~between~~ projects.	+	Fundamental to effective resource management is a clear understanding of what resources are needed, what resources are available, where resources are located, and the ability to schedule those resources accordingly.
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		+	Resource management may involve more than one project, ensuring that the use of resources is optimised between projects. This may lead to conflicts, where the resources required to optimise delivery of a single project are not the same as the resource allocation that will optimise performance across a portfolio of projects.
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		+	Without proper resource management, projects can fall behind schedule, or can become unprofitable. In extreme circumstances, the resources required may simply not be available, and alternatives will have to be sought.
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		+	= What resources are required on construction projects? =

	Construction resources might include:		Construction resources might include:
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	* Space and facilities.		* Space and facilities.
	* Subcontractors.		* Subcontractors.
−	* ~~Finance.~~	+	* Finances.
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−	Fundamental to resource management is real-time visibility of; what resources are needed, what resources are available, where resources are located, and the ability to reschedule those resources accordingly.	+

−	= ~~Resource~~ management ~~plans~~ =	+	= The benefit of preparing a resource management plan =

	A resource management plan can be used to:		A resource management plan can be used to:
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	* Ensure resource availability and resolve resource conflicts.		* Ensure resource availability and resolve resource conflicts.
	* Optimise time, effort and cost.		* Optimise time, effort and cost.
−	* Ensure workers with the right skills are available.	+	* Ensure workers with the right skills are available at the right time and location.
	* Identify limitations, such as site access, weather conditions, and so on.		* Identify limitations, such as site access, weather conditions, and so on.
	* Reassign resources in response to circumstances.		* Reassign resources in response to circumstances.
	* Track resources utilisation to avoid excessive resourcing or under-utilisation.		* Track resources utilisation to avoid excessive resourcing or under-utilisation.

−	It should list key information about the required resources for each activity:	+	A resource management plan should list key information about the required resources for each activity:

	* Type of activity.		* Type of activity.
	* Start date and duration of the activity.		* Start date and duration of the activity.
−	* ~~Activity~~ owner.	+	* Responsible owner for activity.
−	* Resource type and quantity ~~required~~.	+	* Resource type and quantity.
−	* Source/supplier of each resource ~~type~~.	+	* Source and supplier of each resource.
−	* Equipment required.	+	* Equipment required to use resource.
	* Cost estimates for each of the resources to be supplied.		* Cost estimates for each of the resources to be supplied.
		+	* Waste management.
	* Risk mitigation.		* Risk mitigation.

−	= ~~Making~~ a resource management plan ~~work~~ =	+	= How to develop a successful resource management plan =

	Successful resource management requires:		Successful resource management requires:

−	* Access to ~~the~~ up-to-date project plan with clear definition of the different phases of work and activity scheduling.	+	* Access to an up-to-date project plan with clear definition of the different phases of work and activity scheduling.
−	* Understanding the types of resources that are needed.	+	* Understanding of the types of resources that are needed.
−	* Understanding the availability and optimum utilisation of resources.	+	* Understanding of the availability and optimum utilisation of resources.
−	* Understanding the potential for developing resources for new uses.	+	* Understanding of the potential for developing resources for new uses.
	* Understanding of the lead time required to ensure that resources are available when needed.		* Understanding of the lead time required to ensure that resources are available when needed.
−	* The ability to redeploy resources if works need to be accelerated, or if works are completed.	+	* The ability to redeploy resources if works need to be accelerated, or when works are completed.

	Automated resource management systems can improve companies’ overall efficiency, replacing less efficient data collection methods such as paper forms, spreadsheets, and so on. Some of the features they can incorporate include:		Automated resource management systems can improve companies’ overall efficiency, replacing less efficient data collection methods such as paper forms, spreadsheets, and so on. Some of the features they can incorporate include:

Designing Buildings at 10:36, 13 May 2022

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	See Human resource management for more information.		See Human resource management for more information.

−	= Related articles on Designing Buildings ~~Wiki~~ =	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

	* Acceleration of construction works.		* Acceleration of construction works.
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	* Contractor’s master programme.		* Contractor’s master programme.
	* How to manage construction plant.		* How to manage construction plant.
−	* ~~Human resource management in construction.~~	+	* Dynamic conditions for project success.
−	* Inventory.	+
	* Logistics management.		* Logistics management.
−	* Modern slavery.
−	* Pre-construction information.
	* Programme for building design and construction.		* Programme for building design and construction.
	* Project manager.		* Project manager.

Designing Buildings at 10:38, 10 May 2022

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	* Time management.		* Time management.
	* Time management of construction projects.		* Time management of construction projects.
		+	* Understanding agile in project management.

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	* Programme for building design and construction.		* Programme for building design and construction.
	* Project manager.		* Project manager.
		+	* Resource allocation in design and construction.
	* Resource leveling.		* Resource leveling.
	* Scheduling construction activities.		* Scheduling construction activities.

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	Construction companies face the challenge of delivering often complex projects to a schedule, within a budget, and hopefully with a reasonable profit margin. Resource management is the process of planning the resources necessary to meet the objectives of the project, and to satisfy the client’s requirements.		Construction companies face the challenge of delivering often complex projects to a schedule, within a budget, and hopefully with a reasonable profit margin. Resource management is the process of planning the resources necessary to meet the objectives of the project, and to satisfy the client’s requirements.

−	~~[https://www.bridgitsolutions.com/guide-construction-resource-management~~ Construction resource management] is the process of planning and allocating resources required to meet project objectives. Proper resource management helps to keep projects on schedule by ensuring that the demand of project resources is met and also maximizes the utilization of resources from project to project.	+	Construction resource management is the process of planning and allocating resources required to meet project objectives. Proper resource management helps to keep projects on schedule by ensuring that the demand of project resources is met and also maximizes the utilization of resources from project to project.

	Without proper resource management, projects can fall behind schedule, or can become unprofitable. The objective is to ensure the adequate and timely supply of resources, whilst at the same time maximising the utilisation of resources between projects.		Without proper resource management, projects can fall behind schedule, or can become unprofitable. The objective is to ensure the adequate and timely supply of resources, whilst at the same time maximising the utilisation of resources between projects.
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	* Time management of construction projects.		* Time management of construction projects.

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	Construction companies face the challenge of delivering often complex projects to a schedule, within a budget, and hopefully with a reasonable profit margin. Resource management is the process of planning the resources necessary to meet the objectives of the project, and to satisfy the client’s requirements.		Construction companies face the challenge of delivering often complex projects to a schedule, within a budget, and hopefully with a reasonable profit margin. Resource management is the process of planning the resources necessary to meet the objectives of the project, and to satisfy the client’s requirements.
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		+	[https://www.bridgitsolutions.com/guide-construction-resource-management Construction resource management] is the process of planning and allocating resources required to meet project objectives. Proper resource management helps to keep projects on schedule by ensuring that the demand of project resources is met and also maximizes the utilization of resources from project to project.

	Without proper resource management, projects can fall behind schedule, or can become unprofitable. The objective is to ensure the adequate and timely supply of resources, whilst at the same time maximising the utilisation of resources between projects.		Without proper resource management, projects can fall behind schedule, or can become unprofitable. The objective is to ensure the adequate and timely supply of resources, whilst at the same time maximising the utilisation of resources between projects.
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	* Time management of construction projects.		* Time management of construction projects.

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	* Time management.		* Time management.
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−	* [https://www.bridgitsolutions.com/guide-construction-resource-management The Ultimate Guide to Construction Resource Management]

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	* Scheduling construction activities.		* Scheduling construction activities.
	* Time-location chart.		* Time-location chart.
		+	* Time management.
	* Time management of construction projects.		* Time management of construction projects.

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