Wednesday, February 23, 2011

iNtRo Of PrOjEcT ManAgEmEnT


 
Comparison between Project and Project Management

Project
Project Management
Characteristics for project are:

          Temporary: means that every project has a definite beginning and a definite end.
          Unique Products, Services or Results: A projects creates unique output, which are products, services or results.
          Progressive Elaboration: means developing in stages and continuing by increments.
          Should have a primary customer or sponsor.
          The project sponsor usually provides the direction and funding for the project.
          Involves uncertainty.

Project Management is the application of:

        ·         Knowledge,skills

        ·          tools and

        ·         technique to project activities
 

Advantages of Project Management
          Improved customer relations.
          Shorter development times.
          Lower costs.
          Higher quality and increased reliability.
          Higher profit margins.
          Improved productivity.
          Higher worker morale (less stress).

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

My 2Nd PrOJeCt.... PuLaU PeNaNg SeCoNd BrIDgE


SCOPE
Total length 23.37km, Width 250m, Longest span 16.37km, Number of vehicle lanes: 2 + 1 for motorcycles (each direction)
TIME
In progress, maybe will open in November 2013
COST
Around RM3 billion
QUALITY
The longest bridge in Malaysia and Southeast Asia
PROJECT MANAGER
K. Preamakanthan from UEM Construction Sdn Bhd
PROJECT OWNER
Government of Malaysia
STAKE HOLDER
Government of Malaysia
Malaysian Highway Authority (MHA)
UEM Builders
CONSTRAINT
delayed by 9 months due to land acquisition
design issues and also the rising costs of building materials
Further studies on the effects of accidents at sea that must be done well to ensure that construction is really solid.
assessment of the impact load to be carried out earthquake
Study on the deep ocean to see the effects of soil structure in the place.

CONTRACTOR
China Harbour Engineering Co Ltd (CHEC) and UEM Builders



This is the videoclip that show some progess of the Penang Second Bridge ...Enjoy it!! =)