WHAT IS CONSTRUCTION MOBILIZATION?
When a contract is signed between a customer and a contractor, there
are multiple processes involved before the particular project for which the
contract has been signed, can take off. Construction mobilization, in a broad
sense, refers to those processes and tasks that are undertaken once the
contract has been awarded, before the actual ground work begins. Once the contract
has been awarded for a particular construction to a contractor, there are a
number of important tasks that are to be performed. Some of these are:
1. Securing bonds, licenses and insurances for the project.
2. Converting the cost estimate as presented in the bid into a
project budget, and setting up mechanisms for accountability and implementation
of the budget.
3. Mobilization of resources such as capital and labor which will be
utilized for the project.
4. Division of labor and appointment of overseeing managers and
workers.
There are also certain other allocations that are done during this
crucial period. For instance, larger contractors and sub-contractors are
engaged in this stage. There are a number of procedural and contractual
obligations that are to be fulfilled during this phase of the project, often
leading to a race against time for contractors. Speaking of licensing, Application
for licenses and permits from the Local Authorities usually needs comprehensive
supporting documents and drawings and may require a long time to process.
Statutory permits for construction projects may include;
a) Road Opening Permit from Highways Dept ;
b) Mariner Notice from Marine Dept ;
c) Dumping Permit from Civil Engineering Development Dept ;
d) Construction Noise Permit ( CNP ) from Environmental Protection
Dept ;
e) Road Diversion Permit from Police Dept ; and
f) Blasting Permit from Mines Dept .
The importance of this phase of the project is great, for projects
which are well planned tend to do better and finish in time than a haphazardly
put together project without little or no allocation of time to this
construction mobilization phase. In summary, construction mobilization is a
very important phase in the execution of any project, and creates the right
atmosphere for the project to take off and be completed in a smooth and timely manner.
This phase therefore involves not merely contractual, but also procedural
formalities that set the stage well for the actual work on the ground.
Construction Project Managements should focus on these nine distinct
areas requiring project manager knowledge and attention:
1. Project integration management to ensure that the various project
elements are effectively coordinated.
2. Project scope management to ensure that all the work required
(and only the required work) is included.
3. Project time management to provide an effective project schedule.
4. Project cost management to identify needed resources and maintain
budget control.
5. Project quality management to ensure functional requirements are
met.
6. Project human resource management to development and effectively employ
project personnel.
7. Project communications management to ensure effective internal
and external communications.
8. Project risk management to analyze and mitigate potential risks.
9. Project procurement management to obtain necessary resources from
external sources.
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