Factors Affecting Implementation of Resource Scheduling in Indian Construction Projects

Abstract:

This paper describes the factors affecting resource based scheduling and the barrier/constraints against the implementation of resource based scheduling in Indian construction project. However the traditional methods such as critical path method and program evaluation and review technique are based on time but actual work is not completed on time. Hence it becomes essential to follow a resource based schedule which is based on actual availability of resource to meet the project deadline. This paper mainly focuses the resource oriented scheduling techniques and it is helpful to investigate the implementation of scheduling, type of scheduling adopted, method of scheduling, status of scheduling implementation in various construction firm. The questionnaire survey was conducted to determine the factors affecting resource oriented scheduling implementation and barriers/constraints against its implementation in the Indian construction project. The collected data was analyzed using statistical tool. Prioritization of the factors by frequency analysis and average index method was carried out. The barriers/constraints against implementation of resource scheduling were identified and presented. Suitable suggestions for the Indian construction companies were given to promote and motivate the professionals entering the firm at the initial stage about the concepts of resource scheduling so that they have a genuine commitment in the implementation of resource scheduling.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 174-177)
• Pages: 2782-2786
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.174-177.2782
• Online since: May 2012
• Authors: Venkatesh M.P., Balasubramanian Malathi, C. Umarani
• Keywords: Barriers to Resource Scheduling., Construction Organization, Resource Scheduling

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