The six knowledge areas of professional construction management.

Sequencing, critical path method, milestone planning.

• ▪Master programme development from feasibility to handover
• ▪Critical path analysis and float management
• ▪Milestone tracking, look-ahead schedules, delay analysis
• ▪Coordination with design, procurement and construction workstreams

Budgeting, cost control, value engineering.

• ▪Owner-side budget development and cash-flow forecasting
• ▪Cost reporting against baseline with variance narrative
• ▪Value engineering without compromising design intent
• ▪Change control and independent review of contractor claims

Standards, inspections, assurance.

• ▪Owner quality plans and inspection & test regimes
• ▪Independent site inspections and defect tracking
• ▪Materials submittal review and specification enforcement
• ▪Handover documentation and quality dossier compilation

Site safety planning and risk mitigation.

• ▪Pre-construction safety planning and hazard assessment
• ▪Contractor safety plan review and site audits
• ▪Incident response protocols and reporting oversight
• ▪CDM duty-holder coordination on UK projects

Change control and deliverable definition.

• ▪Clear scope baselining at project outset
• ▪Formal change-request review and impact assessment
• ▪Interface management between design packages and trades
• ▪Configuration management across drawings and specifications

Ensuring the asset performs as intended.

• ▪Owner performance requirements captured up-front
• ▪Commissioning strategy and witness testing oversight
• ▪Post-occupancy performance verification
• ▪Warranty and defects-liability period management