The construction of aftersales support centre for Toyota at Namanve, Mukono

Abstract

This report details all Construction activities and Project management practices that the author participated in as the Contractor’s Assistant Project Manager and Quantity Surveyor during the construction of an Aftersales Support Centre for TOYOTA (U) Ltd at Namanve Industrial Park, Mukono. Chapter One; entails an introduction of the project, briefly describing the background of the project, the scope, the funders, the consultants and stakeholders. The project was a 2 storey Aftersales Support Centre, constructed for TOYOTA (U) Ltd, the authorized distributor and service station for TOYOTA in Uganda. It also states the author’s involvement from Site handover to completion. Chapter Two; focuses on the construction methodologies, activities and contract administration procedures undertaken during the execution stage of the project. The tools and techniques used during the actual construction work are discussed in this chapter, right from site preparation, through the finishes, up to completion. Chapter Three; discusses the project management practices used during implementation and administration of this contract. The different project management knowledge areas are explored in the context of the project, with particular emphasis accorded to scope, time, cost and quality. Chapter Four; gives a general conclusion on the project, what hindrances were faced, how they were mitigated, and discusses some recommendations on what would have been done differently to improve the general success of the project.