scholarly journals Buffer Based CCPM Scheduling:A Modern Approach for Indian Constraints

10.29007/dxwh ◽  
2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mona Prajapati ◽  
Neetu Yadav
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Project Manager ◽  
Research Papers ◽  
Planning And Scheduling ◽  
Modern Approach ◽  
Project Activity ◽  
Activity Duration ◽  
Critical Chain Project Management ◽  
Critical Chain

At present in Indian Construction, large number of construction projects is delayed by many reasons one of them is ‘improper planning and scheduling’ and ‘resources uncertainty’, which are more concerned for every project manager. There are many scheduling techniques but resource based technique is only one i.e. Critical chain project management (CCPM). This paper contains review of 35 research papers, thesis and articles on CCPM. Main aim of paper is to explore the opportunities to apply CCPM by means of literature review to minimize uncertainty and variation in project activity duration. Paper also describe theories behind CCPM network and procedure of preparing CCPM network.

scholarly journals EVALUATION OF CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS – AN EMPIRICAL STUDY IN LITHUANIA

2013 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neringa Gudienė ◽  
Audrius Banaitis ◽  
Nerija Banaitienė
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Project Manager ◽  
Management Team ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Survey Results

This paper aims to identify a comprehensive list of critical success factors for construction projects in Lithuania. Based on the available literature review, this paper identified 71 success factors under 7 broad groups. Based on the survey results, ten factors including project manager competence, project management team members' competence, project manager coordinating skills, client clear and precise goals/objectives, project value, project management team members' relevant past experience, project manager organising skills, project manager effective and timely conflict resolution, client ability to make timely decision, and project manager experience were determined as the most important success factors for construction projects. These critical success factors are of great significance both to researchers and industry practitioners.

scholarly journals Effect of Manpower and Resource Factors on Labor Productivity at House Building Projects in DHA Lahore

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-20
Author(s):  
S. Mutahir Hussain Shah ◽  
Muhammad Nawaz ◽  
Aimen Batool
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Labor Productivity ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Project Manager ◽  
Quality And Safety ◽  
Building Projects ◽  
Low Performance ◽  
Building Project ◽  
House Building

Construction industry suffers numerous issues and complicated factors like price, period, quality and safety. It is said that Construction projects are versatile because they associate with contractors, architects, advisers, designers, the project owners, etc. Keeping in view of above factors, objective of this research is to highlight those factors which have impact on labor productivity in house building project. Through literature review as well as discussion with different consultants, several factors of productivity were identified. Out of which 20 factors were selected, which were later categorized into two sets, for analyzing in the current study. A comprehensive questionnaire was prepared and sent to project manager, engineers, designers, and builders. It was found, that total expense of construction comes to much higher as it was originally calculated. It is suggested that human resource should be developed through an effective and well planned training program, so that construction project do not suffer due to low performance. The mentioned factors are supposed to help in completed the construction projects effectively.  

scholarly journals Review on Project Manager’s Leadership Skills in the Pre-Construction Phase of Sustainable Construction Projects

2019 ◽  
Vol 266 ◽  
pp. 01011
Author(s):  
Noorul Adharina Zulkiffli ◽  
Aryani Ahmad Latiffi
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Significant Contribution ◽  
Effective Leadership ◽  
Leadership Skills ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Project Manager ◽  
Sustainable Construction

Project managers have played a vital role in sustainable construction projects by integrating the concept of sustainability into their practices. The role of project manager is important in all phases of sustainable construction projects but especially in the pre-construction phase when the greatest challenges that require their involvement occur. This requires project managers to have effective leadership skills to think a project through and remain focused on the end goal. Thus, the aim of this paper is to identify the project manager’s leadership skills in the pre-construction phase of sustainable construction projects. A key significant contribution of this paper is the literature review of journals and books on project manager’s leadership skills when engaged in sustainable construction projects. The overall intent is to highlight and identify the leadership skills of project managers in the pre-construction phase of sustainable construction projects so that the values and benefits of these skills can be adapted in current practices to successfully deliver such projects.

scholarly journals The top 10 universal delay factors in construction projects

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 650-672 ◽  
Author(s):  
Youcef J.-T. Zidane ◽  
Bjorn Andersen
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Large Population ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Planning And Scheduling ◽  
Change Orders ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Financial Difficulties ◽  
Design Changes

Purpose Projects often face delays and unnecessary use of time due to various factors and reasons, and hence suffer from unfavourable consequences. The purpose of this paper is to identify the universal delay factors from an intensive literature review, complemented by delay factors in major Norwegian construction projects based on empirical data. Design/methodology/approach The study in which this paper is based includes an intensive literature review, and semi-quantitative open survey questionnaires. This paper addresses frequency and type of delay factors in construction projects, in Norway based on the survey, and worldwide based on the previous studies. Findings From the study, the causes of delays facing the Norwegian construction industry are: poor planning and scheduling; slow/poor decision-making process; internal administrative procedures and bureaucracy within project organisations; resources shortage (human resources, machinery, equipment); poor communication and coordination between parties; slow quality inspection process of the completed work; design changes during construction/change orders; sponsor/owner/client lack of commitment and/or clear demands (goals and objectives); late/slow/incomplete/improper design; office issues; and users’ issues. And the top 10 universal delay factors are: design changes during construction/change orders; delays in payment of contractor(s); poor planning and scheduling; poor site management and supervision; incomplete or improper design; inadequate contractor experience/building methods and approaches; contractor’s financial difficulties; sponsor/owner/client’s financial difficulties; resources shortage (human resources, machinery, equipment); and poor labour productivity and shortage of skills. Research limitations/implications When it comes to the identification of delay factors in major Norwegian projects, the research is based on a sample of 202 respondents from an open survey questionnaire. It should be noted that analysing a large population of respondents that have been asked open questions can be challenging due to the vague findings it might lead to. Also, when it comes to the identification of the universal delay factors, there were different methods used by different authors, within different context. Similar future studies in Norway based on qualitative and quantitative methods will give better verification for the findings. Practical implications This paper has documented the critical delay factors/causes in Norway. The results of this study will help project managers, in Norway and elsewhere, to be aware and know about the potential causes of delay in their construction projects, which will help to identify the possible risks in the early phases of the project. Another practical implication is to make project managers and policy makers conscious that delays are quite universal, making it necessary to identify them as a first step. Social implications The identification of delays factors and causes can permit projects to implement mitigation actions to avoid delays, thus allowing delivering schools, hospitals and other necessary infrastructure on schedule or ahead of schedule to society. Originality/value This paper highlights most (almost all) of the studies in the literature, including to the study done in Norway, concerning the delay factors in construction projects and large construction projects in general. This wide review of relevant literature will save time other academicians from having to conduct similar studies. This study will assist both academic and professional experts providing more insight about the delay causes in large-scale construction projects.

MODERN APPROACH TO ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION IN THE CIRCUMPOLAR AND ARCTIC REGIONS. Literature review

Human Ecology ◽  
2016 ◽  
pp. 43-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. I. Hasnulin ◽  
M. I. Voevoda ◽  
P. V. Hasnulin ◽  
O. G. Artamonova
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Arterial Hypertension ◽  
Modern Approach ◽  
Arctic Regions

A Study on the Benefits of Convenience Foods to Working Women

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sunder Srinivasan ◽  
Kiran Murlidhar Shende
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Working Women ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Graphical Form ◽  
Clear Understanding ◽  
Research Papers ◽  
Convenience Food ◽  
Women In India

The last decade and half has seen a remarkable growth in the working women segment in India and so has the manufacture of convenience food industry grown in the last decade. The working women in India who today are not only just seeking jobs but also are career oriented. Apart from their jobs, career, meetings and targets they are also a part of a family where a working woman needs to care of their meals too. This study aims at finding out about the use of convenience food by working women and of their need to choose, the type of convenience food they generally prefer and what benefits they see by using such a convenient product. The primary data for this study has been collected through questionnaire from women of various working segments and the same has been presented in graphical form for clear understanding while the secondary data has been collected through literature review of various research papers, articles and books.

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