Masters project field report on the construction of the Office of the Auditor General, Hoima

Abstract

This report contains construction and project management practices that the author participated in as a Construction Manager and Quantity Surveyor during the Construction of The Office of the Auditor General in Hoima district. Chapter One; lays out an introduction of the project, discusses the project back ground, contract data, scope, funders, beneficiaries, consultants and contractors and other stakeholders. This chapter also discusses the author’s participation throughout the project. The project was construction of a double storey office block for the regional office of the Auditor General in Hoima district. Chapter Two; discusses the construction methodologies, activities and contract administration procedures undertaken during the execution of this project. It discusses the different stages in the project implementation from site possession through construction to handover, the challenges encountered and how they were solved. Chapter Three; discusses the project management knowledge applied during implementation and administration of this contract. The different project management knowledge areas are explored in the context of the project, with particular emphasis on scope, cost, quality, time, procurement and communication management. Chapter Four; gives a general conclusion on the project, what challenges were faced, how they were mitigated. This chapter also discusses some recommendations on what would have been done differently to improve the general success of the project.