Factors Impacting Project Life Cycle

 Abstract

All projects have phases that start with a concept and end with utilization. These phases are known as the Life Cycle. The length and timing of the life cycle varies with each Project and is dependent on the degree of complexity and the resources available. Phases may occur in sequence or overlap. Each phase can be treated as a mini Project.

The end of each phase is characterized by "Go / No Go" decision.

Each phase achieves a major milestone.

-       Approval of the concept.

-       Approval of the functional design.

-       The completion of the phase.

Understanding the design process and management techniques in detail will reduce the level of risk in delay. Major co­ordination is required between the three Parties involved in the Project Client, Consultant and Contractor.

Recognizing the tools, processes and actions for the improved management of the design process is a part of an integrated system, which provides a total quantity approach to the management of design.

The culture in a construction industry is a shared understanding about what is expected to be done by all Parties and the cultural objectives must be very clear to avoid disputes between the Parties involved. The understanding of culture is the ideology, behavior and social order which compose the society and traditions which could be reflected on the behavior of the Project’s stakeholders.

The use of effective words in the correct content and the tone of voice play an important role in gaining the cooperation of the stakeholders although they might be disagreeing on a particular issue. The effective communication of using the proper speed, tone, loudness and inflection will reduce the monotony of the conversation and make the receivers more proactive and thus, will aid the Project’s stakeholders in conveying their messages across and achieving their objective.