Answer 4 Questions only

Question 1
a. List stepwise methods for recruitment of the following human resources for a production
organization, separately. How the recruitment processes differ in each case?
i.
Contract manager

ii.

iii.

Review- Identify the scope to fill and identify the profile and skill to fill, number of
position required, wages and rewards to be provide.
Describe- Position description to be filled.
Source- Placing advertisement internally/externally along with identified profile.
Screen-Check list of CV, Preliminary screening, short listing.
Interviewing-1st stage of interview and reference check,2nd and 3rd stages of
interview.
Select-Final evaluation and offer of employment to qualified person.
Induct-Induction/orientation.
Purchasing officer

Review- Identify the scope to fill and identify the profile and skill to be fill filled,
number of position required, wages and rewards to be provide.
Describe- Position description to be filled.
Source- Placing advertisement internally/externally along with identified profile.
Screen- Preliminary screening, short listing.
Interviewing- interviewing candidates.
Select-Final evaluation and offer of employment to qualified person.
Induct-Induction/orientation.
Electrician

Review- Identify the profile and skill to be fill filled, number of position required,
wages and rewards to be provided.
- Describe- Position description to be filled.
- Source- Placing advertisement along with identified profile.
- Screen- short listing.
- Interviewing- interviewing candidates.
- Select-offer of employment to qualified person.
- Induct-Induction/orientation.
The availability of managerial level of work forces is very low in market and HR has to put more
effort to recruit the personnel. Therefore, proper recruitment process required as described below
but the purchasing officer responsibilities are very limited and comparatively very lesser than the
managerial level employees in a company. Also, the availability are more in the market, therefore,
the less effort to be given by human resource management to find compare to manager level.
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In other hand electrician categories work force are more available in market, therefore, the effort
and relevant process is very less for HR compare to manager and purchasing officer
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(33 Marks)
b. Illustrating three (3) points explain the drawback of hiring people for projects on casual basis.
(7 Marks)
The worker is partially deskilled because of the lack of regular practice of the tasks, then the
Quality of the product being produced may be lower
They may not be in line with goal of company due to leg of interference of the management.
Casual workers may not be familiar with any policy or procedural updates, then the safety
regulation and other problem will arise.
c. Write short notes on the following with respect to human resources management.
i.
Interviewing as a selection method
The interviewing as a selection method is to predict the candidate's probable behavior in a
particular job position. This is only way can be done with any accuracy is to forecast his/her
behavior typical to act as basis in the future.
ii.
Grievance systems
Grievance procedures are a means of dispute resolution that can be used by a company to
address complaints by employees. A grievance procedure provides a hierarchical structure for
presenting and settling workplace disputes.
iii.
Termination of employment
Termination of employment is an employee's job ends. Termination can be an
intended termination of employment by the employee or it can be includes resignation or
retirement and Also Intended termination of Employment can also be by the employer.
(33 Marks)

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Question 2
b. Discuss the drawbacks in subcontracting in construction projects?
(5 Marks)
Some time quality will be reduced, because of law responsibility.
Negative impact on project performance.
Supervision protocol will be increased where as main contractor do not have sufficient
supervisor.
Health and safety compliance issue will be arisen which has main contractor responsibility.
Daily productivity will be affected by less standard living of labors.
Legal issue will arise.
c. What are the different types of subcontracting? Provide examples.
(8 Marks)
Domestic sub contractor:-a subcontractor who appointed by main contractor to perform the
work behalf of theme, Example... Block work sub contractor.
Nominated sub contractor:-This sub contractor is nominated by client to perform the specific
work, Example...Lift sub contractor.
Special sub contractor:-The client nominating the name of particular brand instead of sub
contractor name, Example.Caterpillar brand generator.
d. Discuss the importance of following decisions taken in a construction organization.
i. Hire or buy decisions of machinery
This is based on the analysis of capital cost, reference cost and volume of work/duration of work
executed at site.
Cost

Out source
Buy

Breakeven point
Capital
Investment

T< Go for Outsource

T> Advisable to buy
T=either buy/Outsource

Time

ii. Single supplier for construction materials

Single supplier is the monopoly and risk to the project and more difficult for buyer to be sure that
he cannot keep company competitive by single supplier.
iii. Decision of obtaining ISO 9000 quality standards
ISO 9000 quality standard is an internationally recognized quality management and quality
assurance; it will be help effectively to develop the company efficient on quality system an d this
is very advantage to the company.
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(34Marks)
Question 3
Explain the three (3) of the following including part a) with suitable examples.
a. The importance of adopting project management practices in construction organizations.
(9 Marks)

It will help for the effective utilization of project resources.

It will help for achieving time line target.
Optimize material usage.
It will help to achieve quality and quantity target.
Stress relief of work force.
Risk control and change control.
Help to analyze of trade-offs
Help to stock and inventory management.

b. Work breakdown structure

The work breakdown structure is developing the hierarchical (chain of command) out lines that
identify the product and work element involved in project.
Example Projects
Deliverables
sub-deliverables
lowest sub deliverables
cost
account
work packages.
c. Resource leveling
It is the project management technique which starts date and finish date are adjusted based on
limited resource with the goal of balancing demand for available resources.
d. Pre-contract planning
This is the general plan of construction by owner. This will not include the specific construction
means, method which are primarily responsibility of contractor. This planning focused on issue
that must be addressed before the contractor can begin the work at the construction site.
(28 Marks)

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Question 4
Solid Construction (Pvt) Ltd has recently been awarded a job for construction of a semi-urban housing
scheme. The scope of the project spans initial feasibility study to handing over 120 ready to dwell,identical,
single story houses. Company decided to plan and construct one house initially as a pilot project.
a. The company expects to take strategic, financial and duration decisions based on the outcome of the
pilot project. What are the practical limitations and risks associated in making such critical decisions
based on the outcome of the pilot project?
(5 Marks)
120 nos of typical house construction is not a simple product like constructing of one house. All
the waste such as materiel, resources (Man, Plant and machine) and time waste will be focused
and quality also will be focused.when constructing the one house and it can be minimized. When
it is going for constructing 120 typical houses, then the significant wastage will occur on same
items while focus in wide range.
On the other hand when it is going for one house, the company will lose their quantity/price
discount from the supplier.
Therefore, coastwise/resource wise, this is not a 120 times of one house construction.
b. Write a scope statement for the pilot project.
(5 Marks)
Execution and maintenance of all of the main contraction work such as 120 ready to dwell,
identical, single story houses within agreed LS price of AED 150,000.00 only (Dhs. One hundred
fifty million)as per the annexed design and specifications or approved standard.
The projects are inclusive of main utility supply including water and power. The compound wall,
logistic service and infrastructure facilities are included as shown in the drawings.
The project exclusive are the water tank and furniture fitting and equipment to the houses.
c. Carry out a formal risk analysis in the structural work for the project.
(7 Marks)
Topographical failure may occur:-Topographical survey and soil investigation to be carried out
before starting the construction.
Design failure may occur:-Design calculation to be rechecked before start the construction.
Proper curing method to be carried out during the construction to bring the design strength to
the structure.
Cube test to be carried out during the construction for 7 days and 28 days to check the strength
of concrete.
d. Define ten (10) activities associated with the finishing work of the pilot project and construct the
project network diagram with logical precedence relationships. Define realistic timing for each task
and determine the critical path based on the timing defined by you.
(8 Marks)
Assumed the Floor, wall, soffit and lighting fixture for the finishes;
A.

Embedding conduits in block wall partitions.

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B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.

Laying power cables and fixing socket boxes.

Chipping and plastering to soffit.
Chipping and plastering to wall.
Rendering to floor.
Tiling and skirting to floor.
Applying primer coating to wall and soffit.
Painting to wall and soffit.
Fixing of lighting accessories.
Cleaning and commissioning.

Critical path
A---2---B---3----C----3---D---4----E----2----F--2--G

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3

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Question 5
a. What are the different planning tools used in construction projects?
(5 Marks)
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GANTT chart
Net work diagram
Probability plots.
Kiviat diagram.
Baseline diagramBar chart.

b.
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What are the major advantages of pre-tender planning?

Can establish realistic contract period.
Can identify the construction method.
Can access the methods of related items which affect the bid price.
It can be helped to tendering process.
It can be helped to find the cost of general items and plant machineries (Resource require to
project).
(5 Marks)
c. ABC construction (Pvt) Ltd is currently considering a tender to be placed for construction of a mini
hydro project. The scope of the project includes construction of a concrete dam across a small
waterway, fabrication of a steel tunnel which carries water from the penstock to a powerhouse and
associated civil and mechanical work. In relation to the above project list different activities to take
place during pre-tender, pre-contract and contract phases of the project. List all assumptions made.
(15 Marks)
Pre-tender;
- Planning and scheduling the work sequence.
- Quantity take off
- BOQ preparation
- Rate analysis and rate built up
- Estimating the bid value.

Pre-contract;
Signing agreement
Preparing clause 14 program
Re-schedule the work as per client requirement
Post-contract;
Contract facePerformance bond, Mobilization, Shop drawing
ProcurementLPO, PO
Construction faceCivil work, mechanical work, piping work and Electrical and instrumentation
work.
Commissioning faceHydro test, commissioning, handover.

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Question 6
a. Explain different computer and information technology applications available for construction
industry.
(6 Marks)
The modern construction industries depend on information technology (IT) very heavy and it helps project
managers to deliver the project with quality and within the schedule of time. The project managers must use
the information technology to complete the project in a professional manner.
There are IT equipment/services which are used by project managers at project sites.
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Computers ( Desktop and Laptop)

Printers
USB pen drive
CDs, DVDs in Gage Bites
Projectors
Network Server
Internet / email
Voice over internet (VOIP)

b. Explain three (3) possible limitations expected in construction sites in using computer and
information technology applications.
(6 Marks)
- Critical evaluation required for which area to be make more efficient to upgrade the process.
- The suitable budget allocation for the information technology application.
- Managing capacity of the company for computer and information technology application to be
analyzed.
- Special operator is required
- Not user friendly
c. List available computer applications and software used in construction industry.
(4 Marks)
- Windows 7
- Microsoft office ( Word/Excel/Power Point/Outlook)
- PDF Professional
- AutoCAD
- MS Project
- Primavera for planning
- Oracle for procurement department
- CCS and Candy software for estimation purpose
- Human Resources Software for HR departments
d. Illustrate with examples, the availability of different displays and visualizations available in project
management software applications used in construction industry.
(9 Marks)
There are some examples for IT uses in the projects as below;
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Primavera software- needs to prepare the project plan, which will enable us to find critical path
activities and budget S curve.
AutoCAD- use to drawings, IFC drawings and shop drawing .
Internet- shall be used by the project team for writing communication to send and receive emails.
Oracle-For better procurement software may be used
Microsoft office software- shall be used for documentation and drafting letters and other excel use
as well.
PDF professional software-Also required to use to read the PDF format documents and edit the
document.

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