The application of quantitative methods in planning and control of projects by construction companies | |
| Author | Nori, Srilakshmi Aparna |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.CM-16-16 |
| Subject(s) | Construction industry--Management Industrial project management |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering inConstruction Engineering and Infrastructure Management, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. CM-16-16 |
| Abstract | In today’s competitive environment, where the projects are constrained by aggressive deadline and limited resource availability, a project needs skilled tools in project planning and control.The process of planning and control have a direct impact on the project outcomes. Therefore, the identification of the importance of planning and control practices is of utmost importance.The construction industry attained a complex nature with many variables that need to be planned and controlled. Accordingly, numerous planning and control methods developed with the aid of the advancement in technology and understanding of the same is vital. In the current scenario of construction projects, even though there is abundance of advanced tools, many project engineers stick to the traditional and conventional models of construction management. Hence, it is prudent to have additional and modern methods to assist the project managers in planning and control processes. Quantitative methods are known for their precision in results and thereby, if they are applied in the construction industry at a higher rate, the frequency of project discrepancies may decrease. The research deals with the application of eight such quantitative methods in the process of scope, time, cost and resources –planning and control. Additionally, the current application of planning and control methods was also surveyed. The magnitude of application of the proposed quantitative methods in theplanning and control of projects by medium and large-scale construction companies is identified and recommendations are made to overcome these constraints. |
| Year | 2016 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. CM-16-16 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Department of Civil and Infrastucture Engineering (DCIE) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Construction Engineering and Infrastructure Management (CM) |
| Chairperson(s) | Chotchai Charoenngam; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Hadikusumo, Bonaventura H. W.;Santoso, Djoen San; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Asian Institute of Technology Fellowship; |
| Degree | Thesis (M. Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2016 |