Project Overview The Construction of 500 Low-Income Housing Project in the community of Perth, Manchester, Jamaica, is a national scheme implemented by the National Housing Trust (NHT). NHT is a statutory body established by the Government of Jamaica in 1976. This project seeks to improve the quality of life for low-income families by providing low-cost and climate resilient homes in 24 months. It will also ensure that individuals and families who currently earn up to minimum wage, approximately JMD 60,000 per month (USD 381), can improve their living conditions and afford their own property. This will include approximately 141 two-bedroom houses and 359 service lots at a cost of $19.2M to $19.95M and $6.3M to $7.1M (JMD), respectively. Project Stakeholders National Housing Trust (NHT) Government of Jamaica Contractors (Suppliers, Tradesmen, Labourers, Project Team) Consultants (Engineers, Architects, Quantity Surveyors, Project Team) Manchester Municipal corporations/Parish Councils Community Groups - Liaison Officer, Perth, Manchester National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) Trade Unions Telecommunications (Digicel/Flow) Public Service Utility (Jamaica Power Service and National Water Commission) Media and Public Relations Beneficiaries Project Team Roles and Responsibilities (Group strategy for completing the team project) Project Manager - Oversees all project phases, manages scope, schedule, budget, and risk. Coordinates teams, liaises with stakeholders, and ensures project objectives are met. Consultants (Engineers, Architects, Quantity Surveyors, Project Team) - Provide technical expertise in design, structural integrity, and cost estimation. Ensure compliance with building codes and project feasibility. Procurement Lead - Manages sourcing, purchasing, and supplier relationships. Ensures timely acquisition of materials and equipment, minimizing supply chain disruptions. Risk Manager - Identifies, analyzes, and mitigates project risks, including financial, operational, and environmental risks. Develops risk response strategies. Monitoring and Control Specialist (Clerk of Works) - Ensures quality control and adherence to project specifications. Monitors construction progress, identifies deviations, and recommends corrective actions. Lawyers - Handle regulatory approvals, contract negotiations, land acquisition issues, and ensure project compliance with local laws and policies. Expected Team challenges Delays in land acquisition Delays in Financial Release (During or between project stages) Material Shortages Inflation Time Constraints Cost Overruns Environmental Issues (Climate change effects, impact on natural resources) Quality and Resiliency Concerns Compensation Legal and Political Constraints Scope Constraints (e.g leading to delays, etc.) Procurement issues, Human Resources Constraints (Labour Shortages) Possible Solutions Stakeholder Engagement and Communications Plan Risk and Contingency Management Plan Development of a Project Charter Transparent Governance Framework Cost and Resource Tracking Detail Scheduling Monitoring of Project Activities Reporting Based on the project information above, prepare the following: Project Cost Management and Project Quality Management ?
Project Overview
The Construction of 500 Low-Income Housing Project in the community of Perth, Manchester, Jamaica, is a national scheme implemented by the National Housing Trust (NHT). NHT is a statutory body established by the Government of Jamaica in 1976. This project seeks to improve the quality of life for low-income families by providing low-cost and climate resilient homes in 24 months. It will also ensure that individuals and families who currently earn up to minimum wage, approximately JMD 60,000 per month (USD 381), can improve their living conditions and afford their own property. This will include approximately 141 two-bedroom houses and 359 service lots at a cost of $19.2M to $19.95M and $6.3M to $7.1M (JMD), respectively.
Project Stakeholders
National Housing Trust (NHT)
Government of Jamaica
Contractors (Suppliers, Tradesmen, Labourers, Project Team)
Consultants (Engineers, Architects, Quantity Surveyors, Project Team)
Manchester Municipal corporations/Parish Councils
Community Groups - Liaison Officer, Perth, Manchester
National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA)
Trade Unions
Telecommunications (Digicel/Flow)
Public Service Utility (Jamaica Power Service and National Water Commission)
Media and Public Relations
Beneficiaries
Project Team Roles and Responsibilities (Group strategy for completing the team project)
Project Manager - Oversees all project phases, manages scope, schedule, budget, and risk. Coordinates teams, liaises with stakeholders, and ensures project objectives are met.
Consultants (Engineers, Architects, Quantity Surveyors, Project Team) - Provide technical expertise in design, structural integrity, and cost estimation. Ensure compliance with building codes and project feasibility.
Procurement Lead - Manages sourcing, purchasing, and supplier relationships. Ensures timely acquisition of materials and equipment, minimizing supply chain disruptions.
Risk Manager - Identifies, analyzes, and mitigates project risks, including financial, operational, and environmental risks. Develops risk response strategies.
Monitoring and Control Specialist (Clerk of Works) - Ensures quality control and adherence to project specifications. Monitors construction progress, identifies deviations, and recommends corrective actions.
Lawyers - Handle regulatory approvals, contract negotiations, land acquisition issues, and ensure project compliance with local laws and policies.
Expected Team challenges
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Delays in land acquisition
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Delays in Financial Release (During or between project stages)
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Material Shortages
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Inflation
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Time Constraints
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Cost Overruns
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Environmental Issues (Climate change effects, impact on natural resources)
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Quality and Resiliency Concerns
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Compensation
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Legal and Political Constraints
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Scope Constraints (e.g leading to delays, etc.)
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Procurement issues,
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Human Resources Constraints (Labour Shortages)
Possible Solutions
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Stakeholder Engagement and Communications Plan
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Risk and Contingency Management Plan
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Development of a Project Charter
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Transparent Governance Framework
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Cost and Resource Tracking
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Detail Scheduling
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Monitoring of Project Activities
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Reporting
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