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Akpan, E O P and Igwe, O (2001) Methodology for Determining Price Variation in Project Execution. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 127(05), 367–73.

Chevallier, N J and Russell, A D (2001) Developing a Draft Schedule Using Templates and Rules. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 127(05), 391–8.

El-Diraby, T E and O'Connor, J T (2001) Model for Evaluating Bridge Construction Plans. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 127(05), 399–405.

Elinwa, A U and Joshua, M (2001) Time-Overrun Factors in Nigerian Construction Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 127(05), 419–25.

Henry, E and Brothers, H S (2001) Cost Analysis between SABER and Design Bid Build Contracting Methods. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 127(05), 359–66.

Kang, L S, Park, I C and Lee, B H (2001) Optimal Schedule Planning for Multiple, Repetitive Construction Process. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 127(05), 382–90.

Seo, S and Hwang, Y (2001) . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 127(05), 414–8.

Thorpe, T and Mead, S (2001) Project-Specific Web Sites: Friend or Foe?. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 127(05), 406–13.

Yamín, R A and Harmelink, D J (2001) Comparison of Linear Scheduling Model (LSM) and Critical Path Method (CPM). Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 127(05), 374–81.

  • Type: Journal Article
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  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2001)127:5(374)
  • Abstract:
    Due to an increasingly competitive environment, construction companies are becoming more sophisticated, narrowing their focus, and becoming specialists in certain types of construction. This specialization requires more focused scheduling tools that prove to be better for certain type of projects. The critical path method (CPM) is the most utilized scheduling tool in the construction industry. However, for certain types of projects, CPM's usefulness decreases, because it becomes complex and difficult to use and understand. Alternative scheduling tools designed to be used with specific types of projects can prove to be more practical than CPM solutions. This paper provides a comparison of the CPM and a specialized tool, the linear scheduling model, by identifying critical attributes needed by any scheduling tool both at the higher management level and at the project level. Two project examples are scheduled with each method, and differences are discussed. Conclusions support that specialization of scheduling tools could be beneficial for the project manager and the project.

Zhang, X Q and Kumaraswamy, M M (2001) Procurement Protocols for Public-Private Partnered Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 127(05), 351–8.