QUESTION $1$

$[40$ MARKS$]$

$1\mathrm{.}1$ In the context of construction propects, critcaly analyze the importance of the project planning phase

$(20$ Marks$)$ within the overal propet iff cycle In your response, briefly highight the key objectives and outcomes of this phase, using relevant examples to support your discussion.

$1\mathrm{.}2$ Bennett $(2003)$ emphasized the importarce of construction managers taking the extemal environment

$(20$ Marks$)$ into account durng propect planning to minimize the impact of devations. Considering this, analyze the primary trade$-$ofts that project managers must carefuly manage when owerseeing construction projects. uticing relevant framewores in your response.