Significance of construction method statement : a case study
By: Yadav, Smitha
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Contributor(s): Rekhra, Tarun.
Publisher: Pune NICMAR 2013Edition: Vol.28(1), Jan-Mar.Description: 67-76p.Subject(s): Construction Engineering and Management (CEM)Online resources: Click here
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NICMAR Journal of construction managementSummary: Majority of construction projects suffer time, cost and quality related issues and these have been attributed to inadequate knowledge and understanding of the project sequence in advance. The paper highlights this issue and expresses the need for proper preparedness on a project by choosing the right methodology and detailing the same in advance. The methodology chosen should be such that it represents a "best fit" in any given ground conditions and makes it easier for implementation, so that even a skilled worker could execute the same without the continuos involvement of a supervisor/ in- charge. The issue is elaborated by cases wherein on account of a method statement formulated before the bidding stage, a construction company could not only have an edge on time line but could also increase its probability of winning the bid.
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Majority of construction projects suffer time, cost and quality related issues and these have been attributed to inadequate knowledge and understanding of the project sequence in advance. The paper highlights this issue and expresses the need for proper preparedness on a project by choosing the right methodology and detailing the same in advance. The methodology chosen should be such that it represents a "best fit" in any given ground conditions and makes it easier for implementation, so that even a skilled worker could execute the same without the continuos involvement of a supervisor/ in- charge. The issue is elaborated by cases wherein on account of a method statement formulated before the bidding stage, a construction company could not only have an edge on time line but could also increase its probability of winning the bid.
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