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Project Management in BusinessReflective Case Study ReportBFACase Study for:Burj Khalifa TowerSector:Real EstateLocation:Dubai, United Arab EmiratesPrepared by: Adam Al BargutiThe tallest skyscraper in the world and the most popular tourist sites, the Burj Khalifa is renowned as the "World's Most Be...

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Project Management in Business Reflective Case Study Report BFA528 Case Study for: Burj Khalifa Tower Sector: Real Estate Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Prepared by: Adam Al Barguti

The tallest skyscraper in the world and the most popular tourist sites, the Burj Khalifa is renowned as the "World's Most Beautiful Building." The Burj Khalifa has a multi-use construction with a height of over 2716.5 ft and up to 160 floors. It has a hotel, restaurant, health and relaxation club, and corporate offices, among other amenities. The construction skyscraper has been hailed as one of the most successful construction projects worldwide. In order Dubai to become into a financial, commerce, and tourism centre, the government of Dubai developed this plan in 2009. This six-year project, which continued from 2004 to 2009, was to be the focal point of the massive Development, which would soar the sky to a previously unimaginable height. According to burjkhalifa.ae (2018), the building has broken many world records, including the Tallest Building in the World, the Highest Outdoor Observation Deck in the World, and others. The Burj Khalifa is not just the world's tallest and most glamorous skyscraper, but it also presents a multitude of lessons to be learnt from the design, construction process, and completion of the structure itself. The research will include an x-ray of the entire project, including its stages and factors that made it successful. Projects are necessary and plentiful in today's ever-changing modern society, and they exist in virtually every organisation. Enterprise-wide success depends on successful initiatives. But planning, organising, and executing a project properly is no easy task. To successfully execute a project, a project manager must be able to use the necessary methods and resources. As a result, Project Management has become a critical talent that requires training. Prior to beginning this case study, it is essential to review the definition and concept of project management in order to gain a firm grasp on the issue. Specifically • • • • • •

Project context Stakeholder management Outputs, outcomes and benefits; reporting and achievement Data and information Problem solving and decision making Risk Management

We 'll review this in relation to the beautiful Burj Khalifa, which was the world's first of its kind, yet did not appear out of thin air. The Burj Khalifa's construction required more than 22 million man hours from 12,000 professionals and skilled workers, as well as more than 60 consultants and contracting companies from around the world, according to Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), the architecture firm responsible for the tower's design and engineering. ; (dubaifaqs, 2010). Project managers and other professionals collaborated to ensure the tower's completion progressed as smoothly as possible. Their passion and hard effort made this initiative a huge success. Project Context The process of applying knowledge, abilities, tools, and procedures to a wide range of activities in order to meet the objectives of a specific project is known as project

management. It's a big umbrella term that covers a lot of different things. Project management is broken down into four distinct stages (See Diagram A). If the project's life cycle delivers a high-level perspective of the project, the phases serve as a plan for implementing the project." (Smartsheet Inc. 2018). 1. Conception and initiation of the project A project's size, scope, and complexity are assessed at the beginning of the process in order to fully understand the methodologies and resources required. The project has already begun. The PMP and management structure are all developed in this stage. Research and evaluation will be conducted to see if a project proposal is useful to the firm. In this step, a team of experts will decide if the project can be completed within a realistic time limit. 2. The definition and planning of the project At this point in the project management process, all of the project's objectives, requirements, risks, timeframes, and budget are established. During this stage, the "what," "who," "when," and "how" of the project's completion are all decided. An example of a project document is a plan, charter, or scope document, which outlines the work to be done. As part of this phase, a project team must decide which tasks are most important and which resources are required to fulfil them. Project Management Phases

3. The project launch or termination The project management phase is where the actual execution of the scheduled tasks takes place. Processes for project monitoring and control are included in this scope. A project manager may need to use risk, change, control, and communications management techniques and tactics depending on the project's conclusion and the issues that may arise. Assigning tasks and responsibilities to resources ensures that each team is aware of its role. As a result, it's imperative to include project-related details. In this phase, project managers will evaluate the present status and progress of their projects to the actual plan. When resources finish the scheduled work, this phase will be complete. Timetables or other steps could be necessary for a project management if it gets out of hand.

4. Project Completion The completion of the project means that it has achieved its ultimate aim and that the final product has been created. In order to highlight project successes and/or learn from project history, an assessment is required once project obligations have been completed and the final product has been accepted by the client. After that, all of the final paperwork and assessments can be turned in. Even though projects and project management methods vary by industry, these are the most common elements of a project. One of the most common ways to ensure a company's longterm success is to create or improve a process or product that benefits the entire organisation. Stakeholder Management People who have an interest or worry in anything, especially in business, are known as stakeholders (IGI Global, 2018). The Burj Khalifa is causing the most worry among the following groups: • • • • • • •

Main Contractor – Samsung Engineering, Besix, and Arabatec (The contract cost of the project was 876 million dollars.) Consultant Group – Hyder Consulting Government of Dubai Construction and foundation designer – Baier and Middle East foundation Architecture group – SOM, Chicago Brookfield multiplex – responsible for constructing of foundation Others – Otis as lift contractor, Al Ghurair Group as cladding contractor, Dorma as door contractor, etc.

Stakeholders Overview: 2 Owners 2 Real Estate Companies 3 Financial Institutions 78 Companies 38 Suppliers 14 Contractors 16 Consultant 3 Sub-contractors Outputs, outcomes and benefits; reporting and achievement of Project Management The capacity to handle projects efficiently is the most significant advantage of project management. Project Management helps you to deal with difficulties more quickly and to

avoid mistakes throughout the duration of the project. A company's output may be improved while costs are reduced and time is saved through effective project management practises. Time, money, and productivity losses can occur from a lack of adherence to project management procedures. As a result, effective project management helps to govern project resources and set project limitations.. Additional benefits of project management include the following: • • • • • • • • • • •

Maximize your chances of obtaining the desired outcome Reassess your project and its alignment with your business plan. Establish priorities for your business's resources and assure their successful usage Develop scale, schedule and budget from the start. Maintain a consistent plan and manage spending and budget resources Boost productivity and job quality Promote regular communication among employees, suppliers, and consumers. Assist the project stakeholders in meeting their unique requirements. Reducing the project failure risk Meeting their different needs for the project stakeholders A competitive advantage and increase your revenue

Every industry in Dubai, including real estate, hotel, gastronomy, retail, and transportation, has at least one project. A vibrant metropolis like Dubai would not exist without all of these developments being completed. Burj Khalifa Tower, on the other hand, reshaped the city's economy, prestige, and image in a big way. As a paradigm for project management, the Burj Khalifa project has stood the test of time. Some of these issues will be examined as part of researchers' Project Management course, and they'll conduct a thorough review and analysis of the project management framework used by the Burj Khalifa project management team to successfully build such an enormous infrastructure in United Arab Emirates. The information gathered in this way, combined with an investigation into the problem, could contribute to a better understanding of project management and the importance of it. An analysis on the issue might help people learn more about Project Management and its value. Burj Khalifa is a singular destination that brings together tourism, hospitality, professionalism, and leisure. Burj Khalifa is comprised of over 1000 homes, hotel, observation deck, restaurant, health and recreation club with 37 floors of business offices. It presents the concept of a vertical metropolis, complete with all the luxuries found on top of the Earth. It's a lengthy and memorable journey for tourists and visitors who come to view this wonder. (2018) (burjkhalifa.ae). Data and information

Planning: Owner/Developer Architect, Design Engineer

Emaar Properties Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP Chief Architect: Adrian Smith Turner International LLC Project Manager: Christopher Harris Grocon Construction (founding advisor) Hyder Consulting Project Manager Contractor: Rob Pickering Samsung Engineering- Korea base contractor Besix - Belgium contractor base Arabtec- Dubai contractor base

Project Manager

Supervision Consultant Engineer General Contractor

(Source: Skyscraper Center) •

Objectives

1. Construct the world's highest tower/stand-alone structure. 2. Establish the benchmark of innovation, imagination and success in the M.E. 3. Construct building with a steel and concrete hybrid structure. 4. Increase protection and safety from the coast's powerful winds

Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) January 2004 February 2004

Excavation started Piling started

May 2007 July 2007

March 2005

Superstructure started

September 2007

June 2006

Level 50 reached

April 2008

January 2007 March 2007 April 2007

Level 100 reached Level 110 reached Level 120 reached

January 2009 September 2009 January 2010

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Level 130 reached Level141 reached world's tallest building Level 150 reached world's tallest free- standing structure Level 160 reached world's tallest man-made structure Completion of spire Exterior cladding competed Official launch ceremony

HR: 380 on-site engineers and technicians; 7500 construction employees Design: The Burj Khalifa's design was influenced by the geometry of a local desert flower and Islamic architecture's patterning systems.. • Materials spandrel panels made of textured stainless steel and aluminium or reflective glass, etc. Building materials include 330,000 cubic metres of cement, 43,000 tonnes (43,000 ST; 38,000 LT) steel rebar, reflective glass panels, aluminium and stainless-steel spandrel panels, and other components. Problems: High Risks include those associated with weather, wind, fire dangers, worker safety, natural disasters, financial constraints, and project delays.

Problem solving and decision making Its ability to withstand the fierce winds and sweltering temperatures of Dubai's summers was one of the most crucial components of its design. This ability to monitor the tower's health in real time allowed Bart Oomens (2017) to analyse the tower's long-term survivability both during construction and after occupancy. Even during the construction phase, the structure was built to endure wind and gravity loads with great safety. There was a slew of cameras strategically placed throughout the building to keep tabs on both the danger level and the population density. The skyscraper had a total of 160 floors and was slated to be finished at specific times. The "3-day cycle," an innovative construction approach that attempts to elevate the entire building one level every three days, was utilised for this project. In the year of 2010, Abdelrazaq The project's quality and safety were closely evaluated and maintained over this period. The following steps were involved: • • • • • • •

Structure-building tools and mechanisms. Moving a significant amount of steel and concrete. Adapting to changes in the weather that would impede the construction process. Monitoring performance and inputs across all departments. Accident and event investigations. Risk management implementation Information Systems Regulation

There were issues in the management of the Burj Khalifa project even though it was successful. The magnitude and scale of this undertaking necessitated the presence of some issues. Firstly, the project was originally scheduled to last for 47 months (January 2004December 2008). However, the construction of the Burj Khalifa was delayed for nine months in 2008 due to an economic crisis in the United Arab Emirates (September 2009). As a result of rising inflation and alterations to the project's architecture, the project ended up costing $1.5 billion more than originally projected. Poor working conditions were another key issue. Workers on the construction site were paid pittances in light of the enormous price tag of the undertaking. There were labourers making less than $10 a day, according to the Human Rights Watch study from 2006. Risk Management In the progress of the design and construction process, we were most concerned about the following: • • •

Building load (gravity) Wind load High speed elevators

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Evacuation. Skyscrapers have taken on a new significance since the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The building's height makes evacuation more difficult. There are refuge rooms that can withstand fire and heat for up to two hours in the tower's evacuation system (Al Shami, 2014). Air pumps are also available in each of these rooms. Collapse. The Burj Khalifa's height of more over half a kilometre makes it a risk, despite the UAE's minimal seismic activity. In order to remedy this problem, it was decided to make it triangular. In tests, the building was found to be able to survive earthquakes of magnitude 6 or greater. (2014) Arabic translation: (Al Shama)

CONCLUSION Since its establishment, the Burj Khalifa has had a significant impact on Dubai's economy and society. The skyscraper drew attention from people all over the world, and it eventually became one of the most popular tourist destinations on the planet. It was only after an indepth evaluation and study of the project that Burj Khalifa management was able to cope and effectively conclude the project. The effective finishing of the Burj Khalifa project was made possible by the combined efforts of innumerable engineers, designers, architects, and employees all under the leadership of a competent Project Manager.

RECOMMENDATIONS Project management has been found to be a key factor in a project's success time and time again in this investigation. Investing in one's own professional development in the field of project management is something that the authors strongly advise their audience to do in the workplace. They recommend that Burj Khalifa's administration keep up the maintenance of the building. With so many tourists flocking to see it, continual cleaning and upkeep is necessary.

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