Abstract
M.Ing.
The research is based on the complexity of project management and risk management fields
and how applying each field on its own can be problematic. This poses an everyday challenge
to project managers when implemented simultaneously and such a problem predominantly
exists in the engineering construction field.The challenge faced by project managers is approached throughout the research study by
introducing a commonly used six order matrix framework with a high success rate in
analysing and dissecting complex fields into small fragments. The framework is known as the
Zachman Framework for Enterprise Architecture. However this is only done once a thorough
literature review of both project and risk management as well as the limitations of the
Zachman Framework have been well documented.Once the Zachman Framework for Construction adaptation is complete, it is then applied to
an inner city construction case study. The results of the case study are used to determine if
throughout the project lifecycle it has been possible to analyse and implement all project and
risk management requirements simultaneously with little or no correction of project
constraints.Using a developed integrated risk management tool which graphically tracks aggregate
risk( s) in cost and time together with the Zachman Framework for Construction, the case
study results reveal that it is possible to increase the ability to simultaneously manage risk
and normal activities by concluding that the project constraints (i.e. cost) are accurately
estimated and accomplished.
In conclusion the research study,discussion and recommendations are made in order to
implement all cells within the Zachman Framework for Construction therefore increasing the
success of any project and risk management construction field.