Application of the project management principles on a design and build projects; case study proposed design and construction of an aviation maintenance base at Jinja – Kimaka.

Abstract

This project report offers a brief review of the Application of Project Management Principals applied to a design and build project. This is done as partial fulfillment of the award of a Master of Science Degree in Construction Management from Makerere University. The case study was a Design and Construction of An Aviation Maintenance Base at Jinja-Kimaka was performed under a UGX 27,705,833,896 contract. Construction methodologies and project management basics that were used and witnessed by the author while he was part of the contractor’s team are explained at length. Project Management principles discussed in-depth include cost, quality control, and Project Time control. Overall, the execution and management of the project were a success. Gantt charts were used to manage and control time as concentration was always given to critical activities. Quality was achieved by following standards, specifications and work methods and close supervision. Costs were also managed through timely resourcing of the activities using the rates provided for the activities. The author ensured proper involvement of all stakeholders in the project and smooth flow of information during the period of project execution. Inexperience in handling Build and design contracts and unnecessary political pressure are some of the challenges experienced on the project. The report concludes with the steps that have to be performed for a project to be completed successfully. Recommendations are made that have to be addressed for project management to be improved in Uganda