week 3 Flashcards
what is a project
A temporary endeavour undertaken to create a unique product or service, start date and a end date
what are 2 characteristics of a project
Solves problems and seizes opportunities
Change agents within a society
project parameters
What is the project- what do you want to achieve
Who is the client
When does it start and finish
What is the budget
Who is involved
Who does it affect
Where will it take place
Who will manage it
Quality of finished project
what makes a project susessful
client
stakeholder
users of products
factors that determine success in a project
speed
cost
quality
satisfaction
fit for purpose
problems associated with projects
Unreasonable expectations- client, stakeholders, neighbours
Funding and cash flow- banks, investments
Undefined or poorly described scope(what do they want)-client, builder, designer
Delays- foreseeable and unforeseeable- supply, client
Cost overruns- material shortage, change in specs
Quality issues- design, client, cost cutting
Safety concerns- usually builder
Environmental concerns- sensitive project or place
Sustainability matters- design, requirements
Public perception- neighbours, general public
Skills shortage- immigration, training
what is operation teams
hese refer to the groups responsible for managing the day to day activities and processes that keep a business running smoothly. They ensure efficient delivery of products or services and customer satisfaction.
what is a circular economy
In construction a circular economy refers to focusing on maximizing resource efficiency and minimizing waste by designing for durability, promoting reuse and recycling, and extending the lifespan of materials and buildings.
climate impacts on steel
higher temperatures/heatwaves
higher rainfall/floods
lower rainfall/daughts
sea level rise
increased bush fire weather intensity
increased wind
what are the parts of a circular economy
Refuse
Redesign
Reduce
Repair / Maintain
Reuse
Recycle
Recover
what is the government target for emissions
net zero emissions by 2050
what is the difference between a project and operations
project: temporary process, novel teams, unique, finite, goal orientated
operations: permanent process, stable teams, repetitive, ongoing, efficiency oriented.
