Full Scale Project Management Offering
Our Core Project Management Service involves the definition, leadership, planning, management control and delivery of projects on behalf of our Clients, such that the Client’s objectives are achieved. Our service can be tailored so that it falls into the following categories:
Programme Management
This is achieved through the adoption of the “ADD Delivery Model”:
Through focusing on a cohesive dedicated team of qualified and experienced professionals appointed on the project our Project Managers manage the successful execution of the project by adhering to sound project management principles. Working closely with the Client, we direct and control the project team to manage all the tasks required to achieve the aims of the project.
Executive Project Management
In the role of Executive Project Manager, we act as the Engineer/Principal Agent for the Client and are responsible for the management, administration, organization as well as the communication flow of the project.
This involves managing the project to completion from stage 1 to 6 to meet the Client’s objectives in terms of time, cost and quality. In this capacity, we typically assume the role of both Engineer/Principal Consult-ant and Principal Agent on the project.
Turnkey Project Management
The basic Project Management services under Turnkey Project Management is no different to that under Executive Project Management; except that Turnkey Project Management requires the provision of further services that are contracted directly under African Cityscapes service provision. Typically, this includes Design, Engineering, Cost Management and any other design services associated with the project. It may also include site supervision, survey work, legal advice, sustainability consultancy and facilities management. Under this service African Cityscapes provides a single/Consortium fee to the Client and are responsible for the performance of all subconsultants rather than merely managing their delivery.
Project Consultancy
On Project Consultancy appointments, African Cityscapes provides specialist assistance to support the needs of the Client body. The areas of expertise can range from strategic advice to the delivery of specialist services focused on providing the Client with added value services. The services can be considered individually or as a series of packages tailored to suit individual Client’s needs. Typically, these services could include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Development Management
- Employer’s Representative
- Technical Advisors
- Project Programming & Monitoring
- Procurement Strategy & Implementation
- Construction Management Services
- Tenant Coordination Services
- Pre-development Feasibility Study
- Management
- Budget Control, Cost Control & Reporting
- Risk Management
- Project Due Diligence
Service Delivery Approach
Over and above the Standard Scope of Services as defined by industry-standard deliverables, our approach to all appointments is further defined by the “ADD model” which complements the standardized methodology with respect to the delivery of Project Management Services and it is designed to focus attention on the most appropriate activity at each stage.
The stages of activity are briefly described as follows:
Access & Engage
Initially, we focus on understanding the Client’s requirements, primary drivers, and business case as well as building strong working relationships with the Client and key stakeholders.
Typically, these core activities include but are not limited to:
- Project Start-Up
- Project Brief / Definition
- Strategic needs assessment
- Developing Business Case
- Approval Process / Governance
- Stakeholder Management
- Project Execution Plan / Project Strategy
Develop & Improve
At this stage, we would develop the strategies and plans for the implementation of the project. These are collated into a Project Execution Plan providing a detailed explanation of how implementation will be achieved.
Typically, these core activities include but are not limited to:
- Space audit, property search criteria and relocation
- Options assessments
- Value management and value engineering
- Feasibility studies
- Procurement Strategy and options
- Appointment of consultants and subconsultants
Deliver & Benefit
Following these detailed planning stages, we then work to implement the plan to achieve the successful delivery of the project.
This is likely to include:
- Procurement and management of consultant’s activities on the project
- Providing advice and support on the use of and compliance with procedures
- Regular updates of the programme, risk register, stakeholder management plan, cost plan and other relevant documents to reflect progress
- Development and implementation of reporting formats to suit the needs of the Client
- Development and implementation of process formats for the approval of proposals at key project stages
Our main selling point is that we normally save our clients substantial costs, due to value engineering and cost control on any project and therefore our fees are usually covered through the savings made on the development. This is in addition to ensuring the construction project is kept within the time and quality required.
Our Principles of Project & Development Management
Our project principles are based on the balance between three key elements. One single element alone cannot result in a project being considered a success. All three elements must be completed to the Client’s needs. At no stage can the quality of a project be compromised for the saving of time or cost. Similarly, the cost of the project cannot be ignored to ensure that the project is completed on time and to the quality that is required.
Cost
ACPM believes that there is no reason for a project to run over budget (subject to a realistic budget being set initially and the scope of the contract not changing).
Time
ACPM prides itself in completing contracts on time.
Quality
Quality is about the correct selection of the most suitable contractors and subcontractors, supervision; and ensuring that work is done correctly initially. It appears that there is a perception that a vast amount of money needs to be spent on finishes to achieve a quality building. Various products and methods are able to be adopted to achieve a quality product without compromising the project’s budget whilst still achieving the desired outcome.
Offices
Counting House
Thabo Mbeki Road, Block C
Lusaka, Zambia
514 AV Rubi, Golf,
Lubumbashi, DRC