Goal
The purpose of this exercise is to learn about project issue resolution processes and methods
during construction by way of a real experience.
Roles
Students will be assigned to one of the following three role groups.
1. Designer
2. Contractor and subcontractors
3. Owner
Each role group will include an advisor who has the corresponding role on the meeting hall
construction project in Dire Dawa Institute of Technology, i.e. the architect will participate
with the designer group, the contractor will participate with the contractor and subcontractor
group, and institute’s project manager will participate with the owner group.
Scenario
A steel beam was procured and installed; however, architectural drawings do not show the need
for a beam.
Deliverables
Each role group is to:
1. Evaluate given and acquired information and render an opinion about possible cause
and responsibility.
2. Present a summary of findings to the other groups in a comprehensive debriefing
session.