Interface Management in Construction Projects Imagine a situation at an integrated steel plant construction site. The civil contractor has completed an equipment foundation, the structural steel contractor is ready to erect the structure, and the mechanical contractor is preparing to install heavy equipment. However, the anchor bolt locations do not match the equipment drawings, the … Read more
Activity Sampling Method to Measure Construction Productivity In the construction business, managing efficiency is a major key to financial success. However, construction projects face unique challenges. Unlike a factory, a construction site is not a controlled environment. Assembly line workers repeat the exact same task in a stable workspace. In contrast, construction workers face hundreds … Read more
Technical Terms Used in C.P.M [Critical Path Method] The following technical terms need be understood clearly before constructing the CPM network 1. Activity An activity is a part of the project denoted by an arrow on the network. The tail of the arrow indicates the start of the activity whereas the head indicates the end … Read more
What is CPM Critical path method (CPM) was developed in USA in 1957 by Morgann E. Walker and James Kelley. This method was first used for planning and scheduling the construction of a new chemical plant by DU pont. Later this method was used for scheduling the overhaul and maintenance for shut down of equipment … Read more
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