Mastering Construction Project Management: Skills & Competencies
Professional Competencies for Construction Project Management
2.2) Develop Projects and Supervise Implementation of Plans
- Determine the plans needed to define a project, setting the number and characteristics.
- Make sketches from the program or the requirements that allow the preparation of preliminary plans, determining the necessary information accurately.
- Get the mandatory documentation of the project, organizing and distributing different jobs.
- Perform structural calculations according to preset data.
Organizational Structures: Types, Functions, and Project Phases
Organizational Structures: An Overview
Types of Organizations
Formal: Linear, functional, linear-staff, product marketing, matrix.
Functional Organization
Functional organization applies the principle of functional specialization for each task.
Line-Staff Organization
Line-staff organization combines linear and functional structures to enhance benefits and reduce drawbacks, forming an advisory, hierarchical organization.
Product/Marketing Organization
Product/marketing organization (or divisional organization)
Read MoreContract Execution: Timelines, Delays, and Termination
Contract Execution Procedures
Delivery Schedule and Commencement
The delivery schedule for the land and the path, along with various conditions, shall form the administrative basis for the work. If not otherwise indicated therein, delivery shall be made within 15 days following the date the contractor or their legal representative delivers copies of the protocolized decree or resolution approving the contract and warranty.
If the contractor or their legal representative fails to attend on the day fixed
Read MoreSpanish Social Security: Obligations and Benefits
The Spanish Social Security System
The Spanish state guarantees a public social security scheme for all citizens, designed to protect against various contingencies. Its purpose is to provide benefits that offset the consequences arising from different situations.
Types of Contingencies Covered
- Common Contingencies: Common illness and non-work-related injury.
- Professional Contingencies: Occupational illness and work-related injury.
Social Security Schemes
Contributory Scheme
The contributory scheme extends
Read MoreAddressing Inequalities in Oral Health Access and Outcomes
Understanding Oral Health Disparities
Over recent years, there have been major advances in improving oral health through prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases. However, these improvements have not been uniform. Generally, the most disadvantaged individuals and communities experience worse health standards. These differences reflect variations in socioeconomic development between regions and countries. Notably, these inequalities occur with increasing intensity even in the most egalitarian
Read MoreCybercrime, Hacking, and Digital Forensics: An Overview
Classification of Cybercrimes
Classification of Cybercrimes Cybercrimes refer to illegal activities conducted using digital devices and the internet. They can be categorized into the following types:
- Crime Against Individuals – Includes cyberstalking, identity theft, phishing, and online harassment.
- Crime Against Property – Involves hacking, credit card fraud, and malware attacks on digital assets.
- Crime Against Organizations – Targets businesses or government institutions through cyber espionage,