Entre o Projeto e a obra: Uma leitura sobre o processo de construção

Abstract

What leads to a successful execution of a project? What makes the management process more efficient and with better architectural and economic outcomes? What happens from the moment a project leaves the drawing board until it is completed? The present work aims to provide a reflective approach between the design process and the completion of the construction. In addition to a well-defined project, it is a fact that management and coordination are essential elements to ensure the successful execution and fulfilment of projects, as well as for effective control of processes in order to minimize short, medium and long term expenses. New tools and concepts, such as Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and Building Information Modelling (BIM), are gaining increasing relevance in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry and are increasingly proving to be allies in process quality. The thesis provides an example through a case study. It presents a conceptualization and general explanation of architecture and other specialized fields designs, as well as their necessary relationship and coordination. Through the presentation of the case study, the objective is to make the conceptualization tangible and real in some way, as well as to provide an understanding of the consequences of the process. The reflection proposed, seeks to demonstrate the importance of detailing and choosing solutions, project coordination, information management, and how new industry technologies can benefit the quality of the final product, along with an integrated and well-managed process that aims for efficiency not only in short time but also in a long term. Having this understanding demonstrates that technical support throughout the process is essential for the construction to reflect the architectural intention, especially in the current context where the complexity of the involved specialities and the accelerated design process make it challenging to achieve a more comprehensive elaboration.