BURJ KHALIFA PROJECT MANAGEMENT Frau Mona Re Project
BURJ KHALIFA PROJECT MANAGEMENT Frau. Mona. Re
Project Management 2 Application of processes, methods, knowledge, skills and experience to achieve the project objectives Needed management-skills are � � Planning Organizing Motivating Controlling Management of the following resources � � Time Scope Quality Costs
Project Management in connection with Burj Khalifa 3 Atkinson’s defenition of project Management (1999) � Set of aims and methods in order to achieve a unique task � Should be accomplishment within a given amount of time � Within a certain budget � Within a certain standard or quality Aim of Burj Khalifa � Build the tallest building � Designed to be a milestone of ingenuity, inspiration and achievement � Technically, the tower applied a mixed structure type between reinforced concrete and steel frame � Increase safety and security against the strong winds from the coast � was planned by the Dubai government with the aim of becoming a hub for finance, trade and tourism in Middle East Key factors of the project: � � Date: was conducted from January 2004 to October 2009 definite date of start and finish Was completed within given periods Technology "3 -day cycle“ - method which aims to raise the entire construction one story per every three days (Abdelrazaq, 2008) Technological innovation A combination of human ambition and hard science.
Success or failure of the project 4 Success + Costs + + Increased because of the design The final construction was 100 meters higher than the original design Changes in interior design planning Quality + Engineers did practice tests several times to raise safety of the construction Failure - Costs - - planned costs were $876 million dollars final cost were $1. 5 billion dollar Time - Originally the duration of the project was set for 47 months Was completed nine months later It is too early to determine wether the project was a success or failure!
Contributions of project outcomes 5 Burj Khalifa project contributes to the Dubia society People across the globe paid great attention to the building Diversifies the landmark structure of Dubai Ø Plays an important role Ø Ø Many people already consider Burj Khalifa as the symbol of Dubai As a business hub of Dubai As a tourist attraction Has a socio-economical impact for Dubai Ø Ø Companies settle New jobs are created
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