An Overview of Constructability: A Management Tool for Architects

Construction Industry being one of the biggest industry involves many issues. One of such issues is Constructability, which is a management tool to optimize the construction knowledge and experience in various stages of the project, to achieve overall objectives. It is evolving as one of the important considerations for the participants of the project i.e. the client, the Architect/Designer, the Constructor /Contractor and the Consultant. The paper is an overview of issues covered in Constructability concept by various researchers. It also discussed the need for implementation of the concept, its benefits, barriers and the level of awareness among the project participants. Constructability, if involved in the construction projects, at an early stage, can lead to significant reductions in cost and save economy of the country.