Project Management of Low Cost Housing in Developing Countries

Abstract

This paper highlights construction and management problems in the provision of cost effective housing for low income groups in developing countries based on a case study in the Republic of Vietnam inThe lessons learnt from the project include those associated with design, cost control systems, communication, contract law and planning. The cost effectiveness of sophisticated construction equipment b compared with traditional construction methoak in developing countries. The effect of monsoonal weather patterns is analysed to show how "'downtime" on building sites can be minimised. The problems of supplying to and obtaining supplies from within developing countries are evaluated against design and construction programmes. Part of this analysis includes the quality of designers and managers as well as the repair of equipment.An appreciation of the evidence compounded from the problemsportrayed throughout the paper lea& to conclusions of the need for simplipcation of design, the impact of inadequate local support and hence the need for detailed and complete advancedplanning. In addition, the conclusions stress the need for the careful selection of se!f-supporting teams of multi4isciplined professionals and sub-professionah. 1970-72.

An Investigation of Using Aerocon Block and M-Sand in Constructing Low Cost Housing

“…So, in a view to help such folks, here is our small effort to put forward all the information related to Aerocon blocks. Aerocon bricks are Autoclaved Aerated concrete (AAC) blocks made with a mixture of cement, fly ash, lime, an aerated agent, and water [17].…”

“…The current era of real estate has ripened and the clay bricks and mortar are replaced with alternative construction materials like aerocon bricks. Innumerable properties in India are constructed with aerocon bricks and the method is rapidly flourishing [15][16][17][18]. Now a day's sand is becoming a very scarce material, in this situation research began for inexpensive and easily available alternative material to natural sand.…”