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As per the requirements of Notification on issuing the Development and revision plan for engineering construction standards and codes in 2014 (JIANBIAO [2013] No. 169) of the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, the code drafting group revised the code after extensive investigation and study, careful summary of practical experiences, making reference to relevant international standards and foreign advanced standards, and on the basis of extensive consultation.
The main technical contents of this code are as follows: 1 General provisions; 2 Terms; 3 Basic requirements; 4 System of project management responsibility; 5 Project management planning; 6 Procurement and tendering management; 7 Contract management; 8 Design and technical management; 9 Schedule management; 10 Quality management; 11 Cost management; 12 Construction safety management; 13 Green construction and environment management; 14 Resources management; 15 Information and knowledge management; 16 Communication management; 17 Risk management; 18 Closing stage management; and 19 Management performance evaluation.
The main technical contents revised in this code are as follows: 1 The basic requirements for project management are added, and six management characteristics are established, including project scope management, project management process, project management system, project system management, project stakeholder management and project continuous improvement; 2 The project management responsibility of "five-in-one (development, survey, design, construction and supervision units) stakeholders" is added, 3 The project design and technical management are added; 4 The project management performance evaluation is added; 5 The project management planning is modified, and the planning requirements matching with project management are added; 6 The project procurement management is modified, and the management requirements for project tender and tendering processes are added; 7 The project quality management is modified, and the requirements for high quality creation and quality control point arrangement are added; 8 The project information management is modified, and the requirements for project documents and archives management as well as project information technology application and knowledge management are added.
The Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development (MOHURD) is in charge of the administration of this code, and China Construction Industry Association is responsible for the interpretation of specific technical contents. Comment or advice, if any, collected during implementation of this code shall be posted to the Specialized Committee on Project Management of China Construction Industry Association (Address: Room 601, Block A, Kowloon Business Center, No. 48, Zhongguancun South Avenue, Haidian District, Beijing, 100081).
Code for construction project management
1 General provisions
1.0.1 This code is formulated with a view to regulating the procedure and behavior of construction project management and improving the construction project management level.
1.0.2 This code is applicable to the project management activities of the parties relevant to construction project.
1.0.3 The construction project management shall comply with not only the requirements stipulated in this code but also those in the current relevant standards of China.
2 Terms
2.0.1
construction project
an interrelated set of controlled activities (with start and end dates and meeting specified requirements) performed with a view to completing the new construction, expansion and alteration projects legally established, including the stages of planning, survey, design, procurement, construction, trial operation, completion acceptance as well as assessment and evaluation, hereinafter referred to as project
2.0.2
construction project management
specialized activities of planning, organizing, directing, coordinating and controlling construction projects with systemic theory and method, hereinafter referred to as project management
2.0.3
organization
an individual or group with its own functions like duties, authorities, relationships, etc. for realizing its targets
2.0.4
project management organization
a unit directly implementing project management according to the authorization, which may be a project management company, a project department, a project supervision department, etc.
2.0.5
employer
as stated in the Tender Document or contract, the party with the subject qualification for project contract awarding and the ability for paying contract price or the legal successor obtaining the qualifications of such party
2.0.6
contractor
as stated in the contract, the party with the subject qualification for project contracting who is accepted by the employer as well as the legal successor obtaining the qualifications of such party
2.0.7
subcontractor
the party undertaking partial works or services of the project and possessing corresponding qualifications
2.0.8
stakeholder
an individual or organization that is capable of influencing decision making or activities, is influenced by decision making or activities or feels being influenced by decision making or activities
2.0.9
project leader (project manager)
the entrusted agent for the construction project authorized by the legal representative of the organization
2.0.10
project scope management
activities of defining, planning, controlling and changing the project working scope stated in the contract
2.0.11
project management responsibility system
responsibility system, with project leader (project manager) as the subject, established by the organization to ensure the realization of project management target
2.0.12
responsibility document of project management
document signed by the organization management and the project management organization, to specify the management targets to be reached in terms of cost, quality, construction period, safety, environment, etc. as well as the responsibilities to be borne by the project management organization and serve as the assessment and evaluation basis after the completion of the project
2.0.13
project management planning
activities, on the basis of relevant information investigation and analysis and following certain procedure, to comprehensively design and arrange certain work in the future, make and select reasonable and feasible implementation scheme and, according to target requirements and environmental changes, modify and adjust such scheme so as to reach the project management target
2.0.14
procurement management
activities of planning, organization, command, coordination and control carried out for obtaining the project products and services such as survey, design, construction, supervision, supply, etc.
2.0.15
tendering management
activities of planning, organization, directing, coordination, control, etc. carried out for submitting the Tender Document to the Tender according to the requirements specified in the Tendering Document for bid-winning purpose
2.0.16
contract management
management activities for the preparation, conclusion, performance, alteration, claim, dispute resolution and termination of project contract
2.0.17
project design management
activities of planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, controlling the design of project
2.0.18
project technical management
activities of planning, organizing, directing, coordinating and controlling technical works of project
2.0.19
schedule management
activities of planning, organization, directing, coordination, control, etc. carried out to realize the project schedule target
2.0.20
quality management
activities of planning, organization, directing, coordination, control, etc. carried out to ensure the project quality characteristic meets the requirements
2.0.21
cost management
activities of prediction, planning, control, accounting, analysis and assessment carried out to realize the project cost target
2.0.22
construction safety management
activities of planning, organization, directing, coordination, control, etc. carried out to protect the project implementation personnel and relevant personnel from injuries and risks affecting health
2.0.23
green construction management
activities of planning, organization, directing, coordination, control, etc. carried out to implement green design, green construction, energy conservation and emission reduction as well as environment protection
2.0.24
resources management
activities of planning, organization, directing, coordination, control, etc. carried out for manpower, materials, machines, tools and equipment, capital, etc. necessary for the project
2.0.25
information management
activities of collection, arrangement, analysis, processing, storage, transfer, application, etc. of project information
2.0.26
communication management
activities of planning, organization, control, etc. carried out for internal and external relationship coordination and information communication as to the project
2.0.27
risk management
activities of project risk identification, analysis, response and monitoring
2.0.28
closing stage management
activities of planning, organization, coordination, control, etc. carried out for project closing, trial operation, settlement for completed project, final account, return visit and maintenance, project review, etc.
2.0.29
management performance evaluation
activities of evaluating the project management achievement and effect to reflect and determine the project management level
3 Basic requirements
3.1 General requirements
3.1.1 The organization shall identify the project demand and project scope and, on the basis of the internal relations between its project management ability, stakeholder agreement and project target, determine the project management target.
3.1.2 The organization shall follow the dynamic management principle for planning, implementation, inspection and treatment, determine the project management process, establish project management system, implement project system management, continuously improve management performance and satisfaction level of the stakeholder so as to ensure the realization of project management target.
3.2 Project scope management
3.2.1 The organization shall determine the responsibilities and procedures of project scope management.
3.2.2 The project scope management process shall cover the following items:
1 scope planning;
2 scope definition;
3 scope confirmation;
4 scope change control.
3.2.3 The organization shall carry out the project scope management throughout the whole process of the project.
3.3 Project management process
3.3.1 The project management organization shall implement project management according to the project management process, which shall include initiating, planning, implementation, monitoring and closing, and such processes are relative independent while interconnected with each other.
3.3.2 During project initiating, the project concept shall be defined, the project scope shall be preliminarily determined and the internal and external stakeholders influencing the final results of the project shall be identified.
3.3.3 During project planning, the project scope shall be defined, the expectations of the project stakeholders shall be coordinated, the project target shall be optimized, and the project management plan and planning matching the project management shall be carried out to realize the project target.
3.3.4 During project implementation, personnel and resources shall be organized according to the project management planning requirements; specific measures shall be taken to finish the works determined in project management planning.
3.3.5 During project monitoring, the project activities shall be supervised, the project progress shall be analyzed, the necessary alteration demand shall be identified and the alteration shall be implemented according to the project management planning.
3.3.6 During project closing, all processes or all activities of stages shall be completed so as to formally complete the project or stage.
3.4 Project management system
3.4.1 The organization shall establish project management system, which shall cover the following items:
1 rules and regulations specifying work content, scope, working procedure and mode;
2 responsibility system specifying the definition and relationship of work responsibilities, functions, authorities and interests.
3.4.2 The organization shall carry out overall planning for project management system according to the characteristics of project management process and on the premise of meeting the contract and organization development demands.
3.4.3 The organization shall determine the project management system according to the project management scope and specify relevant management requirements, which shall be documented, in various processes of project management.
3.4.4 The organization shall implement project management system, establish corresponding assessment and improvement mechanism and, if necessary, alternate the project management system and modify relevant documents.
3.5 Management of project system
3.5.1 The organization shall identify all the processes influencing the realization of project management target, determine their interrelation and interaction, and integrate various factors of stages within the life of project.
3.5.2 The organization shall determine the project system management methods, which shall cover the following ones:
1 system analysis;
2 system design;
3 system implementation;
4 system comprehensive evaluation.
3.5.3 The organization shall use systematic management method during project management and shall meet the following requirements:
1 Analyze and demonstrate project target and give consideration to the internal demand of each target in the project target planning process on the basis of comprehensively analyzing the internal relations among project quality, safety, environment protection, construction period and cost, and in combination with the priority level of each target;
2 Systematically integrate the project investment decision, tendering and tender, survey, design, procurement, construction and trial operation and, on the basis of comprehensively balancing the relationship between project processes and disciplines, implement project system management;
3 Manage the project implementation change risk, give consideration to the demands of relevant processes, balance various managerial relationships and ensure the systematical control of project deviation;
4 Supervise and control the project system management processes and results, and evaluate the project system management performance.
3.6 Management of project stakeholders
3.6.1 The organization shall identify all the stakeholders of the project, learn about their demands and expectations, and ensure that the project management requirements are consistent with the stakeholders’ expectations.
3.6.2 The project management carried out by the organization shall satisfy customer and take into account the expectations and requirements of other interested parties.
3.6.3 The organization shall make the stakeholders satisfied by implementing the following project management activities:
1 complying with the relevant laws and regulations of the nation;
2 ensuring the fulfillment of the project contract;
3 ensuring health and safety, and minimizing or eliminating the influence of the project on the environment;
4 establishing mutually beneficial and win-win cooperative relationship with stakeholders;
5 constructing good internal environment of the organization;
6 improving the stakeholder management level through the stakeholder satisfaction evaluation.
3.7 Continuous improvement project
3.7.1 The organization shall ensure the continuous improvement of project management and mutually integrate the external demand and the internal management so as to meet the demands of project risk prevention and organization development.
3.7.2 The organization shall interiorly adopt the following continuous improvement methods for project management:
1 taking measures to correct the rejected items found;
2 taking corrective measures to eliminate the cause of rejection;
3 taking measures in allusion to the reason of potential rejection to prevent the occurrence of rejection;
4 taking measures to continuously meet the appreciation demands of project management.
3.7.3 The organization shall review the risks of various improvement measures before process implementation so as to ensure the effectiveness and suitability of the improvement measures.
3.7.4 The organization shall carry out training for the staffs in the aspects of continuous improvement awareness and method and make the continuous improvement become the post target of staffs.
3.7.5 The organization shall carry out tracing, guidance and monitoring for the continuous improvement of project management performance.
4 System of project management responsibility
4.1 General requirements
4.1.1 The system of project management responsibility shall serve as the basic system of project management.
4.1.2 The project management organization leader responsibility system shall be the core content of system of project management responsibility.
4.1.3 Various implementation subjects and participants of the construction project shall establish system of project management responsibility to define the project management organization and personnel division, and establish a management mechanism to coordinate all parties.
4.1.4 The legal representatives of implementation subjects and participants of the construction project shall authorize and entrust the project management organization leader in written and implement the project leader responsibility system.
4.1.5 The project management organization leader shall fulfill the management responsibility according to the scope, period and content authorized by the corresponding legal representative.
4.1.6 The project management organization leader shall obtain corresponding qualifications and obtain safety production assessment certificate as per relevant requirements.
4.1.7 The project management organization leader shall perform his/her duties on his/her post according to relevant agreement, and carry out whole-process and overall management for the project.
4.2 Management of project stakeholders
4.2.1 Project stakeholders shall specify their work responsibilities and implement target management at their respective implementation stages and links to ensure the normal operation of the project.
4.2.2 The project management organization leader shall be subject to responsibility investigation and supervisory management of the relevant department according to the regulations.
4.2.3 Project management organization leader shall sign the Quality Commitment Letter before project commencement and submit it to the relevant project management organization for record.
4.2.4 The responsible parties of the project shall establish a collaborative working mechanism, for which regular meetings, disclosures and other communication modes should be adopted to avoid obstacles and conflicts during project operation.
4.2.5 The development unit shall establish a management responsibility investigation mechanism and perform verification evaluation of the management performance of all parties according to the project schedule and time nodes.
4.3 Project management organization
4.3.1 The project management organization shall undertake the management task for project implementation and the responsibility to achieve the targets.
4.3.2 The project management organization shall be in the charge of project management organization leader and shall receive the guidance, supervision, inspection, service and assessment of the functional departments of the organization, and be responsible for the rational use and dynamic management of the project resources.
4.3.3 The project management organization shall be established before the project is initiated and dissolved after completion of project or as contracted.
4.3.4 Establishment of the project management organization shall comply with the following requirements:
1 The structure shall meet the requirements of organization system and project implementation;
2 There shall be explicit management targets, operating procedures and accountability systems;
3 The organization members shall meet project management requirements and possess corresponding qualifications;
4 The division of labor in the organization shall be relatively stable and can be adjusted according to changes during project implementation;
5 The duties, authorities and interest of organization members and risks they are to undertake shall be identified.
4.3.5 The establishment of project management organization shall follow the following procedures:
1 specifying management tasks according to the Outline for Project Management Planning, Liability Statement of Project Management Target and contract requirements;
2 specifying the organization structure according to the decomposition and classification of management tasks;
3 determining job responsibilities, authorities and staffing according to the organization structure;
4 formulating the working procedure and management system;
5 reviewed and approved by the organization management.
4.3.6 The management activities of project management organization shall meet the following requirements:
1 The management system shall be implemented;
2 The management procedures shall be performed;
3 Plan management shall be implemented to ensure proper allocation and orderly flowing of resources;
4 Stress shall be placed on the guidance, supervision, assessment and evaluation of the project implementation process.
Foreword ii
1 General Provisions
2 Terms
3 Basic Requirements
3.1 General Requirements
3.2 Project Scope Management
3.3 Project Management Process
3.4 Project Management System
3.5 Management of Project System
3.6 Management of Project Stakeholders
3.7 Continuous Improvement Project
4 System of Project Management Responsibility
4.1 General Requirements
4.2 Management of Project Stakeholders
4.3 Project Management Organization
4.4 Project Team Building
4.5 Liability Statement of Project Management Target
4.6 The Chief Duty, Authority, and Management of Project Management Organization Leader
5 Project Management Planning
5.1 General Requirements
5.2 Outline of Project Management Planning
5.3 Planning of Project Management Implementation
5.4 Supporting Planning for Project Management
6 Procurement and Tendering Management
6.1 General Requirements
6.2 Procurement Management
6.3 Tender Management
7 Contract Management
7.1 General Requirements
7.2 Contract Review
7.3 Contract Conclusion
7.4 Plan of the Contract Implementation
7.5 The Contract Implementation Control
7.6 Summary of Contract Management
8 Design and Technical Management
8.1 General Requirements
8.2 Design Management
8.3 Technical Management
9 Schedule Management
9.1 General Requirements
9.2 Schedule Plan
9.3 Schedule Control
9.4 Management of Schedule Modification
10 Quality Management
10.1 General Requirements
10.2 Quality Plan
10.3 Quality Control
10.4 Quality Inspection and Handling
10.5 Quality Improvement
11 Cost Management
11.1 General Requirements
11.2 Cost Plan
11.3 Cost Control
11.4 Cost Accounting
11.5 Cost Analysis
11.6 Cost Assessment
12 Construction Safety Management
12.1 General Requirements
12.2 Construction Safety Management Plan
12.3 Implementation and Inspection of Construction Safety Management
12.4 Emergency Action and Accident Handling of Construction Safety
12.5 Evaluation of Construction Safety Management
13 Green Construction and Environment Management
13.1 Basic Requirements
13.2 Green Construction
13.3 Environmental Management
14 Resources Management
14.1 General Requirements
14.2 Human Resources Management
14.3 Labor Management
14.4 Engineering Material and Equipment Management
14.5 Construction Machinery and Facilities Management
14.6 Project Cash Flow Management
15 Information and Knowledge Management
15.1 General Requirements
15.2 Information Management Plan
15.3 Information Process Management
15.4 Information Security Management
15.5 Documents and Archives Management
15.6 Information Technology Application Management.
15.7 Knowledge Management
16 Communication Management
16.1 General Requirements
16.2 Identification and Evaluation of Stakeholder’s Requirement
16.3 Communication Management Plan
16.4 Communication Procedures and Methods
16.5 Organization and Coordination
16.6 Conflict Management
17 Risk Management
17.1 General Requirements
17.2 Risk Management Plan
17.3 Risk Identification
17.4 Risk Assessment
17.5 Risk Response
17.6 Risk Control
18 Closing Stage Management
18.1 General Requirements
18.2 Completion Acceptance
18.3 Completion Settlement
18.4 Final Accounts
18.5 Maintenance Management
18.6 Project Management Review
19 Management Performance Evaluation
19.1 General Requirements
19.2 Management Performance Evaluation Process
19.3 Management Performance Evaluation Scope, Content and Index
19.4 Management Performance Evaluation Method
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