The document discusses a construction management summit aimed at addressing the construction management skills shortage in South Africa. It explores the skills needed in detail and provides proposals to integrate them at different levels of education and experience. Key topics discussed include the definition and relevance of construction management, identifying stakeholders, and the roles of industry and academic institutions in addressing the skills shortage.

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SACPCMP
CONSTRUCTION MANGEMENT SUMMIT
28 JUNE 2016
Victor Smith

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Addressing the Construction
Management Skills Shortage

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Addressing the Construction
Management Skills Shortage
The construction management skills shortage in
SA has long been established, through
research and evidence form the ground and
highlighted by the profession, government,
employers and media.

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Addressing the Construction
Management Skills Shortage
The main aim of this breakaway will be to
explore these skills in detail and provide
proposals on how to integrate them within the
pipeline from high school, higher education,
recent professionals and established
professionals

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Discussion Points
• What is construction Management?
• Is the Construction Manager Relevant?
• Who are the Stakeholders?
• Role of Industry
• Role of academic institutions

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What is Construction Management
As per OFO codes
Plans, organises, directs, controls and
coordinates all aspects of construction
projects.

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What is Construction Management
Coordinating labour resources, and
procurement and delivery of materials, plant
and equipment
Overseeing the selection, training and
performance of staff and subcontractors
Ensuring adherence to building legislation and
standards of performance, quality, cost and
safety

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What is Construction Management
Interpreting construction drawings and
specifications
Establishing and managing budgets, controlling
expenditure and ensuring the efficient use of
resources

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What is Construction Management
Preparing tenders and contract bids
Arranging building inspections by relevant
authorities
Negotiating with consultants building owners,
property developers and subcontractors
involved in the construction process to ensure
projects are completed on time and within
budget

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Relevance

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Stakeholders

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Role of Industry

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Role of Academic Institutions