What are the main objectives of a construction project?

What are the main objectives of a construction project?

The main objectives of each construction project (based on the principles of project management) are to erect the building or facility in accordance with the design and specifications, with the most effective use of resources and control of risk, and to complete it:

• within the budget (allowable cost)
• on time (within the specified and agreed contract period or legitimate extensions thereof)
• to an acceptable and agreed standard of quality and workmanship

The above are the “technical” objectives of a project. There are usually other “softer” objectives as well, such as achieving buy-in through participation, capacity building, skills transfer, and promoting job creation and local economic development.

Design Standards Brief Manual for Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Australia.

The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology is one of Australia’s original and leading educational institutions, producing some of Australia’s most employable graduates. As an innovative, global university of technology, with its heart in the city of Melbourne, RMIT has an international reputation for excellence in work-relevant education and high quality research, and engagement with the needs of industry and community.

With more than 70,000 students studying at RMIT campuses in Melbourne, in Vietnam, online, and at partner institutions throughout the world, the University is one of the largest in the country. It has built a worldwide reputation for excellence in professional and vocational education and research. A vibrant alumni community now stretches across more than 100 countries. RMIT is a member of the Australian Technology Network.

The Design Standards Brief –Version 6, August, 2009 – contains the minimum design standards for RMIT University. The Design Standards Brief is the guiding document for building works at the University. The document able to be access at url http://www.rmit.edu.au

(Reference : http://www.rmit.edu.au)