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Ayyub, B M and Haldar, A (1984) Project Scheduling Using Fuzzy Set Concepts. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 110(02), 189–204.

Collier, C A and Jacques, D E (1984) Optimum Equipment Life by Minimum Life‐Cycle Costs. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 110(02), 248–65.

Grimm, C T (1984) Facade Topography in Masonry Failure Investigation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 110(02), 145–51.

Hulshizer, A J and Desai, A J (1984) Shock Vibration Effects on Freshly Placed Concrete. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 110(02), 266–85.

Jaafari, A (1984) Criticism of CPM for Project Planning Analysis. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 110(02), 222–33.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Critical path method; Project management; Scheduling; Contract management; Construction management; Production management;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1984)110:2(222)
  • Abstract:
    Published criticism in recent years concerning the inadequacy of Critical Path Method (CPM) as a project planning tool is identified and grouped under six major headings with reference to the publications in which the criticism were contained. These are answered from the writer's field experience and from experiences published by other authors. The object of the analysis is to see whether or not CPM as a project planning tool can meet the required functions of planning in construction, including consideration of legal and contractual framework and the complex and interdisciplinary nature of the project environment. The analysis reveals that, despite numerous criticism, project and construction planning should be done using CPM scheduling. Main factors affecting successful planning are realistic estimation of the productivity of crews in the context of expected job‐management efficiency conditions, and inclusion of sufficient time buffers between dissimilar trades. CPM is found to be equally useful as a planning tool for linear or repetitive projects. The limitations of this technique are identified in terms of the defined planning functions in the engineering phase of capital projects. A broad model for management of the engineering phase in revenue‐generating projects is suggested.

Koehn, E and Espaillat, C A (1984) Costs and Benefits of MBE Rules in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 110(02), 235–47.

Maloney, W F and Jones, T W (1984) Labor‐Management Cooperation: Operation MOST. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 110(02), 205–21.

Rogge, D F (1984) Delay Reporting Within Cost Accounting System. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 110(02), 289–92.

Thomas, H R, Guevara, J M and Gustenhoven, C T (1984) Improving Productivity Estimates by Work Sampling. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 110(02), 178–88.

Thomas, H R, Heuer, D W and Filippelli, R L (1984) Settlement of Construction Jurisdictional Disputes. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 110(02), 165–77.

Van Der Meulen, G J R and Money, A H (1984) The Bidding Game. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 110(02), 153–64.