Abstract:
The purpose of this case study is to investigate the Construction Management Practices
that are being implemented in DHA Valley Islamabad; a huge infrastructure project
expected to set an example in the residential, commercial and infrastructure projects of
the construction industry in Pakistan. This case study aims at acquiring knowledge about
the Project Management Practices being applied in DHA Valley to bring about the
execution of the various construction activities in order to complete this mega project.
Relevant information about these Project Management Practices includes their
application during the planning, monitoring and controlling, and execution phases of this
project. Information regarding the project management tools and techniques which are
being used to generate the necessary outputs in this project is also presented in this case
study.
The relevant data was collected by visiting the site, visual inspection, taking
photographs of the progress, meeting and interviewing the Project Managers, members of
the Human Resource team, responsible site and Planning Engineers. The level of
application of Project Management Practices in DHA Valley is a reflection of these
inspections. This data will serve as a basis for the analysis and for drawing out
conclusions regarding the level of application of project management practices in DHA
Valley.
