Galloway, P D (2006) Survey of the construction industry relative to the use of CPM scheduling for construction projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(7), pp. 697-711. ISSN 0733-9364
Abstract
While critical-path method (CPM) scheduling has been around since the 1950s, its application in the construction industry has still not received 100% acceptance or consistency in how it is used. Project controls, and CPM scheduling in particular, have gone unchanged in the standards arena with little focus for a common understanding and recognition of what is required for CPM schedule development, implementation, and use. In recent years, little research has been conducted relative to the use of CPM and its benefits. In order to determine how the industry views its applicability and usage, a survey was developed for the stakeholders in the construction industry. This paper summarizes extensive research that was performed of the construction industry relative to the use of CPM scheduling, its applicability and its acceptance in the execution of today's constructed projects. The research obtained the stakeholders' views on the use and effectiveness of CPM scheduling; the necessary qualifications of scheduling personnel; and opinions relative to whether standards and/or best practices are necessary. The paper discusses the different views of the stakeholders and recommendations as to how consistency can be obtained in the use of CPM scheduling in order to improve the construction industry.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | best management practice; professional development; project management; scheduling; standards; surveys |
| Index terms: | construction industry, implementation, project control, project management, best practice, effectiveness, professional development, qualification, management practice, construction project, survey, personnel, scheduling |
| Subjects: | industry analysis, performance management, educational resources, management, professional development, project management theory and practice, production management, operations research, contractual arrangements, business, data collection methods, control systems |
| Topics: | Time Control, Education, Quality Management, Human Resources, Procurement, Business Strategy, Research Practice, Project Management, Information Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTE |
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