2010/2011F 1.

Discuss typical capital project approval procedures and describe project appropriation request
information. Discuss in detail the important considerations that need to be given during the approval stage.
25m
2. a. State the differences between project reporting and project control. Discuss in detail the goals and
procedures of project control. 10m
b. Describe Earned Value Analysis as a tool for project performance measurement. 15m
Based on table 2(see paper), -what is CPI for W4: -what is SPI for W5. what is EAC for the project during
w4?
3. a. discuss the various types of procurement systems normally applied in Malaysia construction industry.
10m
b. discuss in detail typical topics addressed in contracts for constructions projects. 15m
4. state 9 leadership qualities and discuss 5 components of emotional intelligent (at work) which are
essential for project managers. Discuss some of the barriers for the project team development. 25m
5. all parties involved in the project must understand risk responsibilities, risk event conditions, risk preference,
and risk management capabilities. Discuss the relationship and strategies of the various risk management
components. 25m
2011/2012F 1. Describe various type of project schedules and discuss in detail why project schedule (eg CPM) is so
valuable in managing construction project? 25m
2. same as 2010/2011F 2
3. same as 2010/2011F 3
4. same as 2010/2011F 4
5. a. sub con are very important part of any construction project development. Explain why it is necessary to
sub con most of the construction works to sub con. 10m
b. explain who is domestic sub con and nominated sub con and the differences between them in term of the
procurement processes and their responsibilities to the main con. 15m
6. a. by giving appropriate examples explain what is termed a spparent waste and permissible waste. 10m
b. discuss how you can minimise the construction waste as a result of erries, design and cutting and wastage.
15m
2012/2013T 1. a. define 2 classification of knowledge. 2m
b. the role of project manager in the construction industry has evolved to encompass requirements such as:
-providing innovative construction solutions managing the organisation and resources
-addressing the strategic dimension of the project implementing and supervising technical/engineering
operations
For each of the requirements above, briefly discuss 2 knowledge areas and or skill elements that project
managers need to develop in order to undertake these roles. 8m
2. describe the phases of project team development and the factors that affect team performance. 10m
2012/2013F` 1. CIDB has introduced a new regulation by which all G7 con must obtain their ISO 9000 quality management
system before they could renew their annual license. As a senior manager to a construction company, you are
required to convince your companys Board of Directors on the importance and benefits of implementing the
quality management system within the company. 25m
2. discuss how construction project managers should motivate their workforce in order to create conducive
culture that leads to good project performance. 25m
3. all parties involved in the project must understand risk responsibilities, risk event conditions, risk preference,
and risk management capabilities. Discuss the relationship and strategies of the various risk management
components. 25m
4. Lean thinking is underpinned by the 5 principles of value. What are these principles and how can they
improve the construction project? 25m
2013/2014T 1. It is vital that designers and con team to understand the needs of their clients. Discuss the factors that
demanded by the client for their project? 10m
2. Team working is a vital component of every construction project. However there is a drawbacks if having a
large team members for the project organisation. Discuss this statement. 10m
2013/2014F 1. same as 2012/2013F 2, motivate in term of monetary and non-monetary rewards 25m
2. Concept of lean thinking is underpinned by the theory of reducing waste. Discuss how lean thinking can
improve the time cost and quality of the construction project? 25m
3. QMS is a systematic approach that can be implemented by organisation in the construction sector to improve
their performance, especially in terms of quality. As a senior manager of a construction company you are
requires to present to the boards of directors of your company on the following aspects:
a. means of implementation of QMS in the company. 15m
b. components of the quality costs and how investment in quality conformance costs has the potential to reduce
the total cost of quality. 10m
4. Risks cause cost overrun and schedule delay in many projects. The effectiveness of risk management
becomes an important issue in project management. Same as 2012/2013F3 but discuss the implementation
strategies to make risk management more efficient and effective. 25m
2014/2015T 1. Project management can be viewed as a series of interlinked specific processes, namely initiation, planning,
controlling, executing and closing process. Explain how these processes are related to one another as well as the
level of activity and involvement entailed in each process, as seen from the construction project management
perspective. 25m
2. As the construction industry in its current state is still very much labour dependent, a vital key in effective
project management would be the handling of its manpower. Discuss how a project manager should undertake
the management of people with inferences from organisational planning and project team development. 25m
2014/2015F 1. The construction industry tendency to measure project performance in terms of completion of time,
completion within budget, and meeting project specification. While very little attention has been directed to
client satisfaction as a performance measure. Discuss how the concept of lean construction can assure the value
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