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Akinradewo, O, Aigbavboa, C and Oke, A (2020) Accuracy of road construction preliminary estimate: examining the influencing factors. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 10(05), 657–71.

Alshihre, F, Chinyio, E, Nzekwe-Excel, C and Daniel, E I (2020) Improving clients’ satisfaction in construction projects: the case of Saudi Arabia. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 10(05), 709–23.

Hu, W and Panthi, K (2020) Project status reporting system for pipeline relocation programs. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 10(05), 693–708.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: pipeline relocation; project status; earned value
  • ISBN/ISSN: 2044-124X
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/BEPAM-09-2019-0075
  • Abstract:

    Successful performance and execution of construction projects depend highly on a good project control system capable of tracking and reporting project status on a desired time interval. The purpose of this paper is to propose such a control system by integrating spreadsheet and Visual Basic for Application to produce a customized tracking system for Pipeline Relocation Programs under Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) contracts. The project status reporting system (PSRS) proposed here was developed to produce a single page summary report that would include scope information, financial status, descriptive status updates and top-level task schedules. This information is retrieved from various sources and transformed further utilizing specific formulas and algorithm needed to compute the budget and schedule status of the pipe relocation project. A practical case study is used to demonstrate its unique application. The system has successfully integrated project finance and schedule information into a central control hub. Financial and schedule performance of a project is tracked and monitored by the PSRS automatically. The proposed system utilizes the powerful computing capability of MS Excel and the user-friendly VBA programming tool to customize the reporting needs of a project and program environment. The proposed system, whose functionality has been validated by the intended users, tries to achieve a balance between simplicity, accuracy and effectiveness for the flow of information at a much lower cost compared to the other readily available project control software.

Leo-Olagbaye, F and Odeyinka, H A (2020) An assessment of risk impact on road projects in Osun State, Nigeria. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 10(05), 673–91.

Oshodi, O S, Awuzie, B O, Akotia, J, Ademiloye, A S and Ngowi, A (2020) A bibliometric analysis of recycled concrete research (1978–2019). Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 10(05), 725–36.

Zanni, M, Ruikar, K and Soetanto, R (2020) Systematising multidisciplinary sustainable building design processes utilising BIM. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 10(05), 637–55.