ENGCM571

This paper covers the strategic planning and commercial delivery of construction projects. It includes scheduling, cost control, earned value, and procurement strategies aligned with design and risk planning. Topics covered include float logic, earned value management, critical path methods, lifecycle budgeting, stage-gate governance, procurement strategies, and design integration, as well as project management practices using planning software such as Primavera P6. The paper also introduces traditional Māori building practices and perspectives, highlighting how indigenous knowledge and sustainable approaches can inform planning and decision-making in contemporary construction projects.