Construction project scheduling by ranked positional weight method

1998 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 424-436 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Wing Ming Tam ◽  
Pujitha Bandara Gamagedera Dissanayake
Keyword(s):  
Resource Allocation ◽  
Project Scheduling ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Critical Path ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Critical Path Method ◽  
Bridge Construction ◽  
Project Duration ◽  
Weight Method ◽  
Positional Weight

Construction projects are commonly scheduled by the critical path method or its similar methods, with the assumption that resources are unlimited. The ranked positional weight method, which may be used for project scheduling and resource allocation for both constrained and unconstrained resource scheduling, is found to be relatively easy in application. In construction, the availability of resources is sometimes limited and this leads to an extension of project duration. The critical path method and similar approaches cannot provide an answer in this scenario. A bridge construction project is used to illustrate how the method can be applied.Key words: scheduling, resource allocation, ranked positional weight method.

The use of enhanced positional weight method for constrained resources project scheduling

1999 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 242-247 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Wing Ming Tam ◽  
Ekambaram Palaneeswaran
Keyword(s):  
Project Scheduling ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Resource Constraints ◽  
Critical Path ◽  
Technical Note ◽  
Critical Path Method ◽  
Unrealistic Assumption ◽  
Heuristic Technique ◽  
Weight Method ◽  
Positional Weight

Scheduling of construction projects is normally performed with the critical path method (CPM). The popular CPM/PERT network techniques are based on the assumption that sufficient resources will be available when needed to complete all project activities on schedule. This unrealistic assumption can lead to ineffective resource usage and project delays. For scheduling of the project activities with resource constraints, other algorithms have to be used. This technical note first outlines the suitability of ranked positional weight method (RPWM), a heuristic resource scheduling method, to construction project scheduling. It then focuses on a new heuristic technique, the enhanced positional weight method (EPWM), which is an improved version of the RPWM. Some interesting comparisons between the results given by Primavera, Microsoft Project, RPWM, and EPWM are also presented.Key words: ranked positional weight method, enhanced positional weight method, and critical path method.

scholarly journals Application Of CPM Methode (Critical Path Methode) In Controlling The Time 100 Teus Contrainer Ship Hull Construction Project

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-24
Author(s):  
Mia Syafrina ◽  
Fandy Bestario Harlan
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Potential Risk ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Critical Path ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Ship Hull ◽  
Critical Path Method ◽  
Ship Construction ◽  
Critical Paths ◽  
Hull Construction

Construction projects are generally the most high-risk businesses, especially shipbuilding projects. Efforts to reduce the risk can be done by minimizing the potential risk. This study aims to see potential high risk and prevent delays in the completion of ship construction using the Critical Path Method CPM at PT. XYZ. By using the Critical Path Method CPM critical paths can be given more attention so that they will not interfere ship construction projects. In addition, it is also a form of anticipation if there is a delay, it is possible to reschedule.

scholarly journals Generalized Resource-Constrained Critical Path Method to Improve Sustainability in Construction Project Scheduling

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (21) ◽  
pp. 8918
Author(s):  
Kyunghwan Kim
Keyword(s):  
Construction Projects ◽  
Resource Constraints ◽  
Critical Path ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Sustainable Construction ◽  
Prototype System ◽  
Critical Path Method ◽  
Resource Constrained ◽  
Additional Time ◽  
Multiple Resource

Delays by limited supply of resources are common in many construction projects and may cause serious monetary disputes between project participants. Since the dispute resolution may require unnecessary additional time and cost, preventing delays in advance is an important goal in sustainable construction project management. To prevent delays, a feasible plan must be implemented, which reflects limited resources and provides reliable activity information. For this purpose, this study proposes a generalized resource-constrained critical path method (eRCPM). It consists of three steps to identify resource-dependent activity relationships (resource links) based on the result of resource-constrained scheduling (RCS) under multiple resource constraints. Compared to the existing resource-constrained critical path methods, the eRCPM has the advantage of identifying resource links irrespective of the applied RCS technique because it is based on the result rather than the RCS process. Further, this study presents a Microsoft (MS) Excel-based half-automated prototype system that is linked using file export and import functions to both P6 and MS Project software packages. The detailed process of the eRCPM algorithm and the operation process of the prototype system are described using an example schedule. Through a case study, it was demonstrated that eRCPM appropriately identifies the necessary resource links and provides reliable total floats.

scholarly journals EVALUASI MANAJEMEN WAKTU PROYEK MENGGUNAKAN METODE PERT DAN CPM PADA PENGERJAAN “PROYEK REPARASI CRANE LAMPSON” DI PT MCDERMOTT INDONESIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-36
Author(s):  
Junafuji Oka ◽  
Dwi Kartikasari
Keyword(s):  
Project Scheduling ◽  
Critical Path ◽  
Project Evaluation ◽  
Critical Path Method ◽  
Time Efficiency ◽  
Project Duration ◽  
Project Completion

Project scheduling is one of the elements of planning outcomes, which can provide information about project schedules and project progress in terms of resource performance in terms of cost, labor, equipment and materials and project duration plan with time efficiency for project completion. Critical Path Method (CPM) and Project Evaluation Review Technic (PERT) are two project scheduling methods that use different approaches in the process. In making a project, the researcher assumes that the initial success of a project should begin with the planning and preparation of the correct phase and the systematic stage

scholarly journals Comparison of Heuristic Priority Rules in the Solution of the Resource-Constrained Project Scheduling Problem

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (17) ◽  
pp. 9956
Author(s):  
Osman Hürol Türkakın ◽  
David Arditi ◽  
Ekrem Manisalı
Keyword(s):  
Resource Allocation ◽  
Project Scheduling ◽  
Resource Constraints ◽  
Priority Rules ◽  
Resource Constrained ◽  
Start Time ◽  
Project Duration ◽  
Resource Constrained Project Scheduling ◽  
Finish Time ◽  
Positional Weight

Resource-constrained project scheduling (RCPS) aims to minimize project duration under limited resource availabilities. The heuristic methods that are often used to solve the RCPS problem make use of different priority rules. The comparative merits of different priority rules have not been discussed in the literature in sufficient detail. This study is a response to this research gap. It compares 17 heuristic priority rules and seeks the best performing heuristic priority rule. This is the first study ever that compares heuristic priority rules by considering combinations of variations in (1) resource allocation procedures, (2) number of activities, (3) number of resource constraints, and (4) resource supply levels. The objective is to understand the relative merits of heuristic rules used in solving the RCPS problem. The findings indicate that the “minimum late finish time” rule generates the shortest predicted project duration when used in parallel resource allocation, whereas the “minimum late start time”, “minimum late finish time”, and the “highest rank of positional weight 2” rules perform best in serial resource allocation. It was also found that parallel resource allocation is slightly superior to serial resource allocation in most instances.

scholarly journals Scheduling for Indonesia’s Aircraft Wing Structure Design Project with Critical Path Method and Resource-Constrained Project Scheduling

2018 ◽  
Vol 248 ◽  
pp. 03010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa Putri Hidayat ◽  
M. Dachyar ◽  
Farizal
Keyword(s):  
Resource Allocation ◽  
Project Scheduling ◽  
Critical Path ◽  
Structure Design ◽  
Critical Path Method ◽  
Resource Constrained ◽  
Aircraft Wing ◽  
Design Project ◽  
Resource Constrained Project Scheduling ◽  
Wing Structure

As an archipelagic country, Indonesia has high needs for its aviation development. About 270 million people are predicted to fly from and within Indonesia in 2034, which is three times larger than current market conditions. Due to the complexity of aircraft development projects, management of a well-designed Indonesian aircraft design project needs to be implemented. This research aims to analyze the scheduling of aircraft wing structure design project made in Indonesia. Critical Path Method (CPM) and Resource-Constrained Project Scheduling (RCPS) are used to get better scheduling with a shorter duration to complete the project. Results from resource allocation using RCPS can yield a shorter project duration (730 working days) compared to the company’s normal resource allocation (950 working days).

scholarly journals Scheduling Optimization of Prefabricated Construction Projects by Genetic Algorithm

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 5531
Author(s):  
Linlin Xie ◽  
Yajiao Chen ◽  
Ruidong Chang
Keyword(s):  
Project Scheduling ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Resource Constraints ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Engineering Application ◽  
Project Schedule ◽  
Scheduling Optimization ◽  
Implementation Method ◽  
Traditional Construction ◽  
Construction Project Scheduling

Prefabricated buildings are the direction of the future development of the construction industry and have received widespread attention. The effective execution of prefabricated construction project scheduling should consider resource constraints and the supply arrangement of prefabricated components. However, the traditional construction resource-constrained project scheduling implementation method cannot simultaneously consider the characteristics of the linkage between component production and on-site assembly construction. It cannot also fully adapt to the scheduling implementation method of the prefabricated construction projects. It is difficult to work out a reasonable project schedule and resource allocation table. In order to determine the relevant schedule parameters that can reflect the actual construction situation of the prefabricated building and meet the scheduling requirements of the prefabricated project, this study proposes a prefabricated construction project scheduling model that considers project resource constraints and prefabricated component supply constraints. Additionally, it improves the design of traditional genetic algorithms (GAs). Research results of the experimental calculation and engineering application show that the proposed project scheduling optimization model and GA are effective and practical, which can help project managers in effectively formulating prefabricated construction project scheduling plans, reasonably allocating resources, reducing completion time, and improving project performance.

scholarly journals Risk analysis and strategic planning on bridge construction works at the toll road procurement projects in Central Java Province

2018 ◽  
Vol 49 ◽  
pp. 02020
Author(s):  
Hery Suliantoro ◽  
Nurul Fitriani ◽  
Bagus Hario Setiadji
Keyword(s):  
Avoidance Response ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Weather Forecast ◽  
Development Project ◽  
Response Strategy ◽  
Bridge Construction ◽  
Risk Response ◽  
Toll Road ◽  
The Impact

Risk is a condition caused by uncertainty. Risks will occur on any construction project, including bridge construction projects. Efforts that can be taken to minimize the impact of these risks are to engage in risk management activities. This research was conducted on bridge construction work on toll road procurement project in Pejagan-Pemalang, Pemalang-Batang and Salatiga-Kertasura. The purpose of this research is to analyze the risk of bridge development project in toll road project using Risk Breakdown Structure (RBS) method and then the result as database in discussing risk response strategy. The bridge construction project has 36 risks that are divided into six groups: materials and equipment, design, human resources, finance, management, nature and environmental conditions. Bad weather risks are the higest risk and seasonal risk causing temporary work stoppages. This risk-response strategy is avoidance. Short-term avoidance response strategy is to add shift workers, install tents and add additives in the acceleration of the process of maturation of concrete. The long-term avoidance response strategy is to evaluate and rearrange the work schedule by considering the weather forecast report.

scholarly journals Effective Project Scheduling Under Workspace Congestion and Workflow Disturbance Factors

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vitaly Semenov ◽  
Anton Anichkin ◽  
Sergey Morozov ◽  
Oleg Tarlapan ◽  
Vladislav Zolotov
Keyword(s):  
Project Scheduling ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Critical Path ◽  
Resource Utilisation ◽  
Scheduling Problem ◽  
Priority Rules ◽  
Planning And Scheduling ◽  
Advanced Planning ◽  
Project Scheduling Problem ◽  
Spatio Temporal

Effective project management implies the use of advanced planning and scheduling methods that allow to determine feasible sequences of activities and to complete a project on time and on budget. Traditional scheduling tools like fundamental Critical Path Method (CPM) and various methods for Resource Constrained Project Scheduling Problem (RCPSP) and Time Constrained Project Scheduling Problem (TCPSP) have many shortcomings for construction projects where spatial factor plays a critically important role. Previous attempts to interpret space as a specific resource were successful for particular problems of line-of-balance scheduling, space scheduling, dynamic layout planning, horizontal and vertical logic scheduling, workspace congestion mitigating, scheduling multiple projects with movable resources, spatial scheduling of repeated and grouped activities and motion planning. However, none of these methods considers the spatio-temporal requirements in a holistic framework of generic RCPSP problem and provides feasible results accounting for workspace and workflow factors. In this paper we start with the classical RCPSP statement and then present mathematically strong formalisation of the extended generalised problem, taking into account workspace congestion and workflow disturbance constraints specified in practically meaningful and computationally constructive ways. For the generalised RCPSP problem an effective scheduling method is proposed. The method tends to minimise the project makespan while satisfying timing constraints and precedence relations, not exceeding resource utilisation limits, avoiding workspace congestions and keeping workflows continuous. The method reuses so-called serial scheduling scheme and provides for additional computational routines and heuristic priority rules to generate feasible schedules satisfying all the imposed requirements. Advantages of the method and prospects for its application to industrial needs are outlined in the paper too.

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