Construction is a broad term implying the science and art of to form solid structures, machines, or other human-made assemblies, and comes in Latin, construction, and Old English – castles and church buildings. To build is the verb, and the object is the construction: the nature of the structure, what it is made of, who is building it, etc. Construction can be passive (doing only by the hand), active (acting through tools), and integrated (using many different techniques). For example, an edifice is built by stone workers who use saws, hammers, concrete hammers, and water pressure equipment for shaping the stones into precise shapes. An ancient Roman basilica was partially built by using stone ramps on stilts.

A construction plan is drawn before construction begins. It is the blueprint for the entire project. This plan shows the site of the building, the height, width, number of floors, where windows and doors are to be found, the placement of utility lines, etc.

There are three types of construction specifications in a plan:

The most common type of construction project management is industrial construction management. In this type of management the project manager lays out the project schedule, decides what materials will be used, and how many of each material will be used in the construction project. Project management involves communicating the project schedule to all the departments and business partners involved in the project. It also involves coordinating the schedules of all subcontractors and suppliers, hiring workers, paying wages, managing resources, and reporting progress to a senior manager. Industrial construction projects tend to be large and complex.

Construction Project Manager:

A management consultant helps the industrial construction project manager to achieve project goals and objectives through effective planning, management, administration, scheduling, performance monitoring, and resource allocation. A management consultant provides specialized guidance and advice to organizations in certain specific areas. These areas include cost reduction, risk management, quality management, environmental assessment and design, financial management, and other organizational activities. Other areas of specialty that a management consultant may focus on our workforce planning, information technology management, project financing, project implementation, contract management, and government assistance. Consultants help companies achieve these objectives by providing a detailed analysis of company needs, resources, the available technologies, practices, policies, and regulations, as well as identifying opportunities and threats in the current and future market. They help organizations achieve success by coordinating between internal and external sources.

Development construction project management:

In addition to effective planning, the development of a good construction project management plan requires accurate management, leadership, and planning skills. Managers must be capable of organizing, coordinating, leading, motivating, and supporting the crew members who perform various duties throughout the project. The chief of the crew and other personnel play a vital role in successful construction project management. Other key personnel who must be included in the team include the project manager, project coordinators, project supervisors, and quality assurance officers. Each of these personnel plays an important role in ensuring that the project is executed as smoothly as possible.

Another area of specialization within the field of construction management is industrial relations and project management. There are several major types of specialists in this field including: general contractors, structural engineers, surveyors, civil engineers, environmental professionals, project managers, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, materials specialists, and other experts. With each group of specialist mentioned above there are sub-specialties within the larger umbrella of specialists. A good example of a subcategory within the larger field of commercial construction management is plumbing contractors, who deal with drainage systems, water flow, septic tanks, sewage treatment, and related jobs. All construction projects require coordination among all of the different subgroups mentioned above.