A project report for remodelling of existing meetinghouse and construction of a new meetinghouse at Walukuba, 9-13, Tabingwa Road, Jinja

Abstract

The report details a multitude of construction and project management practices that the author participated in as part of the Consultant's project management team during the remodelling of existing meetinghouse and construction of a new meetinghouse at Walukuba, Plot 9-13, Tabingwa Road, Jinja. Chapter One; lays out an introduction of the project, briefly discussing the background of the project, the scope, the funders, consultants, and other stakeholders. The project consisted of a single storey meetinghouse constructed for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Uganda. It also details the author's involvement from pre-contract stage through to the time of writing the report. Chapter Two; spells out the construction methodologies, activities and contract administration procedures adopted during the execution of the project. The different tools and techniques used in the actual construction that took place on the construction site are discussed in this chapter. Chapter Three; details the project management practices employed during the implementation and administration of this contract. The various project management aspects are explored in the context of the project, with significant emphasis accorded to scope, cost, quality, time, risk, and communication management. Chapter Four; is a run-down of the entire project in general and conclusion. It discusses some of the prevailing industry practices in the context of the project and makes a few recommendations on what could have been done differently to enhance the success attained on the project. During the project execution, the author appreciated that some construction project management practices were exercised. However, the author put major emphasis on the core project management functions of Time Management, Cost Management, and Quality Management in this report. This all conformed to the knowledge and skills acquired by the author during the course in Construction Project Management.