1. Architecture
Alumni
Association
Project Life Cycle
Concept to Completion
Andhra University
Architecture Alumni Association
Dubai Chapter

2. Architecture
Alumni
Association
Alumni Presence in UAE
Bhanu Sri Prakash Gejjala, RSP
Kavitha Saripella, SMD
Krishna Kasi, SMD
Kalyan C Gudla, JACOBS, AD
Kumar Yettirajam, CPG
Raju Pusapati, RAK Properties
Brahmaji Rao, Design Integrated
Kiran Kumar Vatada, Loreal
Vinaykumar Tadi, AECOM, AD
Shyam, Shobha Saphire
Ramu Rongali, Woodsbagot
Kishore Pudi, Dar-al-Handasah, AD
Viswanadah Kella, Landmark Group
Ramya Pudi, BMA Intl.
Sagar Varma, Dais Contract
Dileep Mummidi, SMD
Sai Sreedhar, Altorath, AD

3. Architecture
Alumni
Association
Illustrators
•Bhanu Sri Prakash Gejjalla – 1989-94
Vice President, RSP Architects
•Kalyan C Gudla – 1994-99
Assistant Program Director, JACOBS

4. Architecture
Alumni
Association
RSP started out as a small partnership, Raglan Squire & Partners in
1956 in Singapore. It has since then grown in scope and scale, to
become one of the largest architectural practices in the world.
RSP’s reach has steadily grown over the years. Proudly supporting
several leading & progressive governments as well as private sector
Clients, including several who proudly feature amongst the world’s top
1,000 companies, the RSP Group today, in spite of its large
geographical footprint, continues to provide its hallmark ‘on-the-ground’
customized service to Clients within Asia, Middle East, Australasia,
Africa and Europe. With a team of 1,300 professionals worldwide, the
RSP model is based on optimally utilizing the expertise of its global
talent pool

5. Architecture
Alumni
Association
Jacobs is one of the world’s largest and most diverse
providers of the technical professional and construction
services with offices all around the world. Jacobs ranks #1
in the engineering/architecture, and BIM-Engineering
categories; and #2 engineering firm in the healthcare and
institutional sectors. As a publicly traded company with
70,000 employees, the 2013 revenues of more than
$13 billion, Jacobs offers support to industrial, commercial,
and government clients across multiple markets. In 2010,
Jacobs was named by Forbes as one of America's 100
Most Trustworthy Companies.

6. Architecture
Alumni
Association
Our Ventures
• A young Dubai and India based firm
• Team of architects and engineers with international experience
• Aimed to provide the services of the professional and design
experience of different worlds to challenging possibilities of the
prospering Middle East and Indian Economy.
• Owned SIS BIM which is located in Hyderabad to facilitate large
production possibilities. Team of 25 members with high caliber and
international experience from Gulf region.
• Caters to the needs of architects, engineers and consultants in the
construction & manufacturing industries.
• Aimed to provide Cost-effective BIM Modeling Services, Shop
drawings through BIM & CAD, High quality architectural
renderings and 3D Animations to our Clients.
• Autodesk – BIM Authorized Training Center

7. Architecture
Alumni
Association
Our Alumni
Ar. Brahmaji Rao
Ar. Dileep M Ar. Chittoji Raju Ar. Sai Teja

8. Architecture
Alumni
Association
Project Definition
 An individual or collaborative enterprise that is carefully planned
and designed to achieve a particular aim – Oxford/Google definition
 Planned set of interrelated tasks to be executed over a fixed period
and within certain cost and other limitations – Business Dictionary
 In project management a project consists of a temporary endeavor
undertaken to create a unique product, service or result – PMBOK,
PMI

9. Architecture
Alumni
Association
Project Management
Project management is the process and activity of planning, organizing,
motivating, and controlling resources, procedures and protocols to
achieve specific goal in scientific or daily problems.
The primary challenge of project management is to achieve all of the
project goals and objectives while honoring the preconceived
constraints. The primary constraints are scope, time, quality and
budget. The secondary challenge is to optimize the allocation of
necessary inputs and integrate them to meet pre-defined objectives.

10. Architecture
Alumni
Association
Project Life Cycle
Project life Cycle
Initiation –
Starting the
project
Planning –
organizing &
preparing
Execution –
Carry out the
work
Closure –
closing the
project
The Project Life Cycle refers to
a series of activities which are
necessary to fulfill project goals
or objectives. Projects vary in
size and complexity, but, no
matter how large or small, all
projects can be mapped to the
following life cycle structure
The project life cycle is divided
into 4 phases
• Initiation
• Planning/Design
• Execution
• Closure

11. Architecture
Alumni
Association
Project Life Cycle
•Monitoring &
Control
•Post
Implementation
•Detailed
Planning
•Project definition
•Project scope
•Timeframe
Project
Initiation
Project
Design
Project
Execution
Project
Closure

12. Architecture
Alumni
Association
Project Initiation Phase
This is the beginning...the phase where a business
problem or opportunity has been identified, impact
evaluated, alternatives reviewed, and a solution
defined.
Key Outputs
• Client Requirements
• Project Need
• Feasibility

13. Architecture
Alumni
Association
Project Design Phase
• Concept Design
• Schematic Design
• Detailed Design
• Authority Approvals
• Tender Documents
• Contract Documents
– Issue For Construction

14. Architecture
Alumni
Association
Concept Design
• Client Brief
• Scope of the Project
• Authority Requirements
• Sustainability Goals
• Examples….

15. Architecture
Alumni
Association
Concept Design
• Nakheel Mall Concept Presentation….

16. Architecture
Alumni
Association
Schematic Design
• Understanding Authority requirements
• Fire & Life Safety Strategies
• Sustainability Guidelines
• Structural & MEP Coordination
• Architectural Constructability Issues
• Realistic feasibility Issues
• Outline Specifications
• QS – Ball Park & Typologies

17. Architecture
Alumni
Association
Detailed Design
• Detailing Façade & All Special Areas
• Detailed Specifications
• Detailing Freezing Sustainable Principles
• Architectural Materials & Detailing
• Intensive Coordination – FLS, Structure & MEP,
and Specialist Sub-consultants, etc.
• Value Engineering – Detailed Quantity Surveying
• Authorities

18. Architecture
Alumni
Association
Schematic & Detailed Design
• Nakheel Mall BIM way……

19. Architecture
Alumni
Association
Schematic & Detailed Design
• More Examples…
• Wind Study stunts with The Palm Tower

20. Architecture
Alumni
Association
Authority Approvals
• Jurisdictions in Dubai
• Dubai Municipality
• Trakhees
• EHS
• DCD
• DEWA
• DM-Infra
• RTA
• Telecom – DU / Etisalat
• Dubai Aviation Authority …..

21. Architecture
Alumni
Association
Tender Documents
• Tender Documents
• Construction Drawings
• Specifications – CSI format & British Spec
• Material & Product Sheets
• Bill Of Quantities (BOQ)
• Conditions of Contract – FIDIC & AIA
• Contract Submittal Requirements
• Tender Review
• Contractor Selection

22. Architecture
Alumni
Association
Project Execution Phase
The longest phase where the designed work is constructed
on the field to accomplish the intent of the end user. The
key elements of project execution is the ability of working
effectively in the team and the ability of remaining faithful to
project scope while facing unpredicted events and
difficulties.
• Pre-Construction
• Construction
• Post Construction

23. Architecture
Alumni
Association
Project Execution Phase

24. Architecture
Alumni
Association
Project Execution Phase

25. Architecture
Alumni
Association
Project Execution Phase
The Monitoring and Controlling process oversees all the
tasks and metrics necessary to ensure that the approved
and authorized project is within scope, on time, and on
budget so that the project proceeds with minimal risk. This
process involves comparing actual performance with
planned performance and taking corrective action to yield
the desired outcome when significant differences exist.
Monitoring and Controlling process is continuously
performed throughout the life of the project.

26. Architecture
Alumni
Association
Project Execution Phase
Key Tasks
• Scope Verification
• Schedule Control
• Cost Control
• Quality Control
• Performance Reporting
• Risk Control
• Contract Administration
• Change Management

27. Architecture
Alumni
Association
Project Closure Phase
Post Construction
• Testing and Commissioning
• Authority Approvals
• Building Occupation Certificates
Facility Management
• Training
• Life Safety Compliance
• Building Maintenance Systems