Successful Project Management

in Malaysia

 

Table of Contents

 

PART I:  PROJECT MANAGEMENT - GENERAL  

                 CONCEPTS

 

CHAPTER 1:  STRATEGIC OVERVIEW

 

1.0       Successful Project Management

2.0       Strategic Project Management

3.0       Effective & Efficient Project Management

4.0       Attributes of a Top-Flight “Ideal” Project Manager

                  -  PM Rating Score

                  -  PM Wheel of Competence

5.0       Project Management - Reality Check!

6.0       The Project Manager vis-à-vis a Five (5) Star Army General

7.0       Art of Leadership & Political Skills in Project Management

                   - Machiavellian Rating Score

8.0       Is There a Tussle for Leadership of the Project Consortium Team?   

9.0       Leadership Mindset Change

10.0          Soft’ People & “Hard” Technical Skills

11.0          People Side of Project Management

12.0          TPM & IDC - 2 Acronyms for Success

13.0          Value Management & Value Engineering

14.0          Project Success vis-à-vis Project Management Success - a misnomer!

 

CHAPTER 2:  EMBRACING ICT/PM APPLICATIONS

 

15.0    The Global PMCs/PMs and VPMO   

16.0    Collaborative Teamwork & Teambuilding

17.0    Internet-based Project Management

18.0    Salient Points in Hi-Tech Project Management

19.0    Linking Project Managers with Technology

20.0    ICT in Project Management for the Development & Construction

           Industry

 

CHAPTER 3:  DEVELOPMENT ISSUES

 

21.0          Role of PM towards Project Success?

22.0          Role of PM in Reducing Project Failures      

23.0          Role of PM in Promoting Shareholders & Stakeholders Interests       

24.0          Role of PM in Project Financing & Planning

25.0          Role of PM in Conducting Feasibility Study

26.0     Role of PM in JV Land Development

 

CHAPTER 4:  CONSTRUCTION ISSUES

 

27.0     Role of PM in Privatisation Concept & the Role of Design & Build

      Contractor (Turnkey)

28.0     Role of PM in Design & Build/Professional Construction

      Management & Facility Management

29.0     Role of PM in the Concept of Empowerment & Equalization of 

      Power in the Construction Industry

30.0     Role of PM in Professional Construction Management &

      Management Contracting

31.0     Role of PM in Procurement of Contractors & Sub-Contractors for

      Quality Construction (QA/QC)  

32.0          Role of PM in TQM & MS-ISO 9001:2000 Accreditation

33.0     Role of PM in Construction Site Management    

 

CHAPTER 5:  DEFINITION

 

34.0    What is Project Management?

35.0    Where Can It Be Applied?

36.0    What Are the Objectives of Project Management?

37.0.   What Is the Role of a Project Manager?

38.0    What Is the Scope of Works?

39.0    What are the Responsibilities?

40.0    What are the Stages of a Project?

41.0    What are the Areas of Control?

42.0    What are the Instruments of Control?

 

CHAPTER 6:  IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURES

 

43.0.    Methodology

44.0.    Tools and Techniques

45.0     Management Style

46.0     Project Organization Charts

47.0     Hierarchy of Meetings

-       Peccadilloes of Meetings

-       Meeting Personalities

48.0     Reporting System

49.0     Report Writing

 

PART II:  The “IDEAL” TOP-FLIGHT PROJECT

                   MANAGER

 

CHAPTER 7:  TECHNICAL AND MANAGERIAL DISCIPLINES

 

50.0    Attributes of a Top-Flight Project Manager

51.0     “Orchestra Conductor”

52.0    Parties Involved

53.0    Types of Knowledge

54.0    Attributes and Pre-Requisites

55.0    One Person - Multiple Roles

56.0    Art and Science of Project Management

57.0    Essential Aspects of Project Management

58.0    Multi-Disciplinary and Multi-Dimensional Aspects of Project Management

59.0    Project Management from Different Professions

60.0    The “Ideal” Project Manager

61.0    Grading of Project Managers

 

PART III:  FUNCTIONS OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT

                    FROM INCEPTION UNTIL COMPLETION

                    AS APPLIED TO DEVELOPMENT AND

                    CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS                     

 

CHAPTER 8:  FEASIBILITY

 

62.0    Business Plan and Economic Consideration

63.0    Market Study and Data Collection

64.0    Identifying Suitable Lands

65.0    Feasibility Study 

66.0    Return on Investment (ROI)

67.0    Valuation Studies 

68.0    Acquisition of Lands

69.0    Conversion and Sub-Division

 

CHAPTER 9:  DESIGNING

 

70.0    Appointment of Consultants 

71.0    Formulating Design Brief

72.0    Concepts and Schematics 

73.0    Presentation to Clients 

74.0    Design Philosophy 

75.0    Design Methodology

76.0    Design Process 

77.0    Cost Plan 

78.0    Integrated Design Concept (IDC) 

79.0    Budgeting and Cost Control

80.0    Concise Cost Analysis

81.0    Implementation 

 

CHAPTER 10:  APPROVING 

 

82.0    Submission Procedures

83.0    Development Flow Chart

84.0    Authorities Involved 

85.0    Approval and Lobbying 

 

CHAPTER 11:  TENDERING

 

86.0    Pre-Qualification of Tenderers

87.0    Tender Documentation 

88.0    Calling for Tenders and Closing

89.0    Interviews and Negotiations 

90.0    Tender Reports 

91.0    Negotiation Techniques

92.0    Criteria for Selection and Award 

93.0    Issuance of Letter of Acceptance

 

CHAPTER 12:  DOUMENTATION 

 

94.0    Forms of Contract 

95.0    Drawings and Specifications

96.0    Superstructure and Foundation Contracts 

97.0    Nominated Subcontracts 

98.0    Execution of Contracts

 

CHAPTER 13:  CONSTRUCTION 

 

99.0     Work Program 

100.0   Pre-Construction Activities

101.0   Signing the Contract 

102.0   Initial Program 

103.0   Initial Site Meeting 

104.0   General Site Meeting

105.0   Typical Site Meeting Agenda 

106.0   Activities During Construction 

107.0   Site Supervisory Team 

108.0   Construction Supervision 

109.0   Post Construction Activities

110.0   Claims and Payment Procedures 

111.0   Monitoring of Variation Orders (VOs)

112.0   Certificate of Practical Completion (CPC) 

113.0   Certificate of Fitness  (CF) 

 

CHAPTER 14:  MAINTENANCE 

 

114.0   Defects Liability Period

115.0   Maintenance and Warranty 

116.0   Management Corporation 

117.0   Strata Titles 

 

CHAPTER 15:  MARKETING

 

118.0   Marketing Study 

119.0      Marketing Plan

120.0      Marketing Strategy

121.0      Appointment of Real Estate Agents

122.0      Application of Housing Developer’s License and Advertising Permit 

123.0      Selection of Bridging and End Financiers 

124.0      Solicitors

125.0      Promotions

126.0      Preparation for Launch 

127.0      Registration

128.0      Booking

129.0      Entertainment

130.0      After Sales Service

131.0      Printing of Brochures and Flyers 

132.0      Handling of Complaints 

133.0      VIP Ceremony 

 

CHAPTER 16:  PROJECT FINANCING 

 

134.0      Project Finance 

135.0      Bridging Finance

136.0      End Finance

137.0   Finance for Purchase of Lands

 

PART IV: IMPORTANT HIGHLIGHTS

 

CHAPTER 17: SALIENT ASPECTS

 

138.0   Espirit de Corps

139.0   Aspirations of the Project Team 

140.0   Leadership Qualities

141.0   Project Leader vis-à-vis Design Leader 

142.0   Public Relations Communication Skills

143.0   Politics of Project Management 

144.0   Art of Conflict Management 

145.0   Arbitration

146.0   Liability in Property Development 

147.0   Insurances 

148.0   Project Health and Safety

149.0   Contributions to Built Environment and Nation Building

150.0   Project Management - Pitfalls to Avoid

151.0   Computer Application Techniques

152.0   A Job Well Done

153.0   Advanced Techniques in Project Management

154.0   Project Management as a Career

155.0   Future of Project Management in Malaysia

156.0   The Role of a Project Consultant

 

PART V:  APPENDIXES

 

Appendix I:       Uncommon Sense Approach

Appendix II:     A Quantum Leap

Appendix III:    Top of the League

Appendix IV:    PM4U

Appendix V:     Understanding Project Managers

Appendix VI:    The Role of a Project Manager

Appendix VII:  The Making of a Project Manager

Appendix VIII: The Making of an Effective & Efficient Project Manager

Appendix IX:    Guidelines to Project Management Interview

Appendix X:      Project Management Interview with the Edge

Appendix XI:     Project Management Interview with Building News

 

CONCLUSION

 

·                         Project Management Consultancy Agreement

·                         Feasibility Study Proposal

·                         Authority Approvals Flow Charts

·                         List of Gazettes Regulating the Building and Construction Industry

·                         Construction Supervision Checklist

·                         List of Useful Professional Addresses

·                         Ace-Slimp Project Consultant

-         Scope of Professional Services

-         Corporate In-House Training

-         Dynamic Presentation

-         A Continuous Learning Process

·                         Seminar Packs for Sale

·                         Quick Order Form

Notes