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Aibinu, A A and Odeyinka, H A (2006) Construction Delays and Their Causative Factors in Nigeria. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(07), 667–77.

Brilakis, I and Soibelman, L (2006) Multimodal Image Retrieval from Construction Databases and Model-Based Systems. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(07), 777–85.

Caldas, C H, Torrent, D G and Haas, C T (2006) Using Global Positioning System to Improve Materials-Locating Processes on Industrial Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(07), 741–9.

Galloway, P D (2006) Comparative Study of University Courses on Critical-Path Method Scheduling. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(07), 712–22.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Construction industry; Curricula; Scheduling; Standards; Engineering education;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2006)132:7(712)
  • Abstract:
    There is a growing need for project controls on today’s construction projects. Delivering a project on time does not mean just signing a contract and hoping that the required contract completion date will be met. More often than not, the majority of today’s constructed projects encounter events and/or changes that affect the original plan of executing a project. A key to monitoring a project’s progress is a critical-path method (CPM) schedule. However, the methods and techniques of CPM scheduling vary widely on any construction site. In light of this difference, a growing need has emerged for standards for CPM scheduling, a common foundation from which terms, definitions, and applications can be universally understood. In determining what recommendations might be reasonable in establishing scheduling standards, one area to be examined is how CPM scheduling is being taught in the universities. In this examination, the writer conducted a survey of university CPM curriculums in the United States, Europe, and Asia. This paper reflects the findings of this survey focusing on the base guideline of time management as presented by the Project Management Institute’s Project management book of knowledge (PMBOK) as compared to how the concepts in the PMBOK are taught in university courses in CPM scheduling in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Data obtained from the study will then provide a basis for recommendations to both industry and academia relative to potential changes which would bring the world closer together in commonality in the area of CPM scheduling.

Galloway, P D (2006) Survey of the Construction Industry Relative to the Use of CPM Scheduling for Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(07), 697–711.

Ho, S P (2006) Model for Financial Renegotiation in Public-Private Partnership Projects and Its Policy Implications: Game Theoretic View. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(07), 678–88.

Lædre, O, Austeng, K, Haugen, T I and Klakegg, O J (2006) Procurement Routes in Public Building and Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(07), 689–96.

Lowe, D J, Emsley, M W and Harding, A (2006) Predicting Construction Cost Using Multiple Regression Techniques. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(07), 750–8.

Lucko, G, Anderson-Cook, C M and Vorster, M C (2006) Statistical Considerations for Predicting Residual Value of Heavy Equipment. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(07), 723–32.

Mullens, M A and Arif, M (2006) Structural Insulated Panels: Impact on the Residential Construction Process. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(07), 786–94.

Navon, R and Kolton, O (2006) Model for Automated Monitoring of Fall Hazards in Building Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(07), 733–40.

Reinschmidt, K and Trejo, D (2006) Economic Value of Building Faster. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(07), 759–66.

Rezgui, Y and Zarli, A (2006) Paving the Way to the Vision of Digital Construction: A Strategic Roadmap. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(07), 767–76.