SRM777 Construction Management Practice - Assessment 1

ASSESSMENT TASK 1

There are many different stakeholders involved in construction projects, each with their own goals and objectives for the project. Decisions are required at all stages of the project lifecycle, initiated by different stakeholders and having a range of impacts on the project.

For this individual assessment, each student must undertake research on ONE (1) of the case studies Tier 2 builders in Victoria.
The student’s case study list is:
Kane Constructions, Hickory, Harris HMC, BUILT, Vaughan, Monaco, ADCO, CREMA, Builtcorp, Hutchinson, Hansen Yuncken and WATPAC. (You are welcome to source another tier 2 builder but consult your UC).

1. Examine the company in relation to company structure, discuss the critical roles and responsibilities and associated relationships.

In researching the company, provide the following details –

1. Create an organisational chart indicating the key staff and their roles within the company you have chosen as your case study (i.e., case organisation).
2. Create a network diagram identifying the key internal departments within the company and how they interact with each other.
3. Make comparisons with your MERIT company structure – similarities and differences.
4. Identify the sectors in which your case organisation undertakes projects and discuss the opportunities and challenges in those sectors.

2. Furthermore, undertaking research in leadership, using ONE leadership model discussed in class and seminars, discuss the leadership challenges in the built environment aligned with your case study Builder.