Construction Management
An attempt to map the questions asked during a typical construction project in order to identify the possible data points to be tracked and connected
1. Why are you building?
1.1. Form
1.1.1. Architecture
1.1.1.1. Massing
1.2. Function
1.2.1. Urban Planning
1.2.1.1. Civil / Infrastructure
1.2.1.2. Commercial
1.2.1.3. Residential
1.2.1.4. Government
1.2.1.5. Education
1.2.1.6. Healthcare
1.2.2. Engineering
1.2.3. Architecture
1.2.3.1. Programming
1.2.3.2. Space Planning
2. How is a project...?
2.1. Developed
2.1.1. Financing
2.1.1.1. Property Acquisition
2.1.1.1.1. Appraisal
2.1.1.2. Pro Forma
2.1.2. Land Use
2.1.2.1. Urban Planning
2.1.2.1.1. Basis of Design
2.1.2.2. Marketing
2.1.2.2.1. Market Research
2.1.2.2.2. Market Development
2.2. Designed
2.2.1. 2D
2.2.1.1. 2D Plans
2.2.1.1.1. Plangrid
2.2.1.1.2. Bluebeam
2.2.1.1.3. AutoCAD
2.2.1.1.4. Excel
2.2.1.2. Specs
2.2.1.2.1. CSI Section
2.2.1.3. Shop Drawings
2.2.1.3.1. As-Built Drawings
2.2.2. 3D Model
2.2.2.1. How?
2.2.2.1.1. Revit
2.2.2.1.2. AutoCAD
2.2.2.1.3. Sketchup
2.2.2.1.4. Rhino
2.2.2.1.5. ArchiCAD
2.2.2.1.6. Tekla
2.2.2.2. Why?
2.2.2.2.1. MEP Coordination
2.2.2.2.2. Analysis & Simulation
2.2.2.2.3. Building Life Cycle Management
2.3. Managed
2.3.1. Risk Management
2.3.1.1. Safety
2.3.1.2. Environment
2.3.1.3. Insurance
2.3.2. Logistics
2.3.2.1. Staging
2.3.2.2. Phasing
2.3.2.3. Site Access
2.3.3. Procore
2.3.3.1. Estimate Budget
2.3.3.1.1. Schedule of Values Payment Requisition Invoice Change Order
2.3.3.2. Procurement
2.3.3.2.1. RFP to Bidders
2.3.3.2.2. Bids from Subcontracts
2.3.3.2.3. Subcontract
2.3.3.3. Coordination
2.3.3.3.1. BIM Coordination
2.3.3.3.2. RFIs
2.3.3.3.3. Submittals
2.3.3.3.4. Mockups
2.3.4. Schedule
2.3.4.1. Duration
2.3.4.2. Sequence
2.3.4.3. Tools
2.3.4.3.1. Microsoft Project
2.3.4.3.2. Primavera P6
2.3.4.3.3. Smartsheet
2.4. Built
2.4.1. Experience
2.4.1.1. Tradesperson
2.4.1.1.1. Training
2.4.1.1.2. Best Practices
2.4.1.2. Manufacturer
2.4.1.2.1. Manufacturer Recommendations
2.4.1.2.2. Product Demonstration
3. Where is the...?
3.1. Project
3.1.1. Region
3.1.1.1. Topography
3.1.1.2. Geology
3.1.1.2.1. Subsurface Report
3.1.1.3. Climate
3.1.2. Geographical Location
3.1.2.1. Property Extents
3.1.2.1.1. District / Zone
3.1.2.1.2. Plot
3.1.2.2. Street Map
3.1.2.2.1. Neighborhood
3.1.2.2.2. Nearby Transit
3.2. Material...
3.2.1. Manufactured
3.2.2. Assembled
3.2.3. Stored
3.2.4. Staged
3.2.5. Installed
3.2.5.1. Plan Location
3.2.5.1.1. Room / Space
3.2.5.1.2. Grid / Column Line
3.2.5.1.3. Level / Elevation
4. When will the... ?
4.1. Material be...
4.1.1. Purchased
4.1.2. Manufactured
4.1.2.1. Sourced
4.1.2.2. Assembled
4.1.2.3. Delivered
4.1.2.3.1. Packing Slip
4.1.2.3.2. Long Lead Items
4.1.3. Installed
4.1.4. Maintained
4.1.4.1. Replace
4.1.4.2. Service
4.1.4.2.1. Warranty
4.1.4.2.2. Guarantee
4.2. Project be...
4.2.1. Developed
4.2.1.1. Funded
4.2.1.2. Designed
4.2.1.2.1. Schematic Design
4.2.1.2.2. Design drawings
4.2.1.2.3. Construction Documents
4.2.1.3. Permitted
4.2.1.3.1. Building Permit
4.2.1.4. Constructed
4.2.1.4.1. Topped Out
4.2.1.4.2. Permanent Power
4.2.1.4.3. Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
4.2.1.5. Signed Off
4.2.1.5.1. Certificate of Occupancy
4.2.2. Open
4.2.2.1. Leased
4.2.2.1.1. Lease
4.2.2.2. Furnished
4.2.2.3. Occupied
5. Who?
5.1. Initiates
5.1.1. Owner
5.2. Designs
5.2.1. Designer
5.2.1.1. Architect
5.2.1.2. Civil Engineer
5.2.1.3. MEP Engineer
5.2.1.4. Structural Engineer
5.2.1.5. Landscape Architect
5.3. Reviews Design
5.3.1. Code Consultant
5.3.2. Government
5.3.2.1. Building Dept.
5.3.2.1.1. Permit
5.3.2.2. Transportation Dept.
5.3.2.3. Environmental
5.3.2.4. Safety / OSHA
5.3.3. Contractor
5.3.3.1. MEP Coordination
5.3.3.2. Constructability Review
5.3.4. Owner
5.3.4.1. Usability
5.3.4.2. Design Intent
5.4. Provides Materials
5.4.1. Manufactures
5.4.2. Assembles
5.4.3. Sells
5.4.4. Installs
5.5. Inspects / Tests / Verifies
5.5.1. Inspector / Testing Lab / Commissioning Agent
5.5.1.1. Inspection Report
5.5.1.2. Commissioning Matrix
5.5.1.2.1. Equipment ID #
5.5.2. Manufacturer
5.5.2.1. Warranty
5.5.3. Designer
5.5.3.1. Punch List
5.5.4. End User
5.5.4.1. Patron / Attendee
5.5.4.2. Tenant / Resident
5.5.4.3. Employee
5.5.4.4. Client / Customer
5.5.5. Public
5.5.5.1. Industry Peers
5.5.5.1.1. Awards
5.5.5.1.2. Reviews
5.5.5.2. Neighbors
5.6. Maintains and Operates
5.6.1. Building Engineer
5.6.2. Janitor
5.6.3. Superintendent
5.6.4. Landlord
6. What is the...?
6.1. Building Material
6.1.1. Composition
6.1.1.1. Raw Material(s)
6.1.1.2. Components
6.1.2. Appearance
6.1.2.1. Shape
6.1.2.2. Color
6.1.2.3. Finish
6.1.3. Function
6.1.3.1. CSI Code
6.1.4. Size / Unit of Measure