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Abdollahipour, S, Jeong, D H S, Burman, R R and Gunsaulis, F (2012) Performance Assessment of On-Grade Horizontal Directional Drilling. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(03), 458–68.

Anastasopoulos, P C, Labi, S, Bhargava, A and Mannering, F L (2012) Empirical Assessment of the Likelihood and Duration of Highway Project Time Delays. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(03), 390–8.

Becerik-Gerber, B, Jazizadeh, F, Li, N and Calis, G (2012) Application Areas and Data Requirements for BIM-Enabled Facilities Management. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(03), 431–42.

Chi, S and Caldas, C H (2012) Image-Based Safety Assessment: Automated Spatial Safety Risk Identification of Earthmoving and Surface Mining Activities. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(03), 341–51.

Choi, K, Kwak, Y H, Pyeon, J and Son, K (2012) Schedule Effectiveness of Alternative Contracting Strategies for Transportation Infrastructure Improvement Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(03), 323–30.

Hanna, A S (2012) Using the Earned Value Management System to Improve Electrical Project Control. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(03), 449–57.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Productivity; Scheduling; Construction management; Productivity; Efficiency; Scheduling; Construction management;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000426
  • Abstract:
    In many cases, disorganized cost and schedule tracking practices, as well as inaccurate data collection, cause many projects to experience distress and possible profit loss. This paper introduces an earned value management system that allows electrical contractors to monitor construction progress, perform forecasts on the project, uncover problems occurring on-site, and respond to problems in the project as early as possible. This paper also presents a case study, along with its results, to supplement the application of the earned value management system. In the case study, several progress reports for the earned value system were used, including the field personnel loading curve, Hanna’s control points, S-curves, performance factor profiles, and work-hour forecasts. Results from the analysis showed that early determination of probable project outcome is possible with reasonable forecasting accuracy. Early warning signs are discussed and explained by the author. Using an earned value management system can also help detect cost overruns and schedule slippages early in the project, which makes it possible for the project team to take corrective measures in a timely manner.

Jain, K K and Bhattacharjee, B (2012) Application of Fuzzy Concepts to the Visual Assessment of Deteriorating Reinforced Concrete Structures. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(03), 399–408.

Kim, B, Lim, H, Kim, H and Hong, T (2012) Determining the Value of Governmental Subsidies for the Installation of Clean Energy Systems Using Real Options. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(03), 422–30.

Lee, D, Lim, T and Arditi, D (2012) Stochastic Project Financing Analysis System for Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(03), 376–89.

Lim, B T H, Ling, F Y Y, Ibbs, C W, Raphael, B and Ofori, G (2012) Mathematical Models for Predicting Organizational Flexibility of Construction Firms in Singapore. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(03), 361–75.

Love, P E D, Edwards, D J, Irani, Z and Sharif, A (2012) Participatory Action Research Approach to Public Sector Procurement Selection. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(03), 311–22.

Subramanyan, H, Sawant, P H and Bhatt, V (2012) Construction Project Risk Assessment: Development of Model Based on Investigation of Opinion of Construction Project Experts from India. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(03), 409–21.

Tan, Y, Shen, L and Langston, C (2012) Competition Environment, Strategy, and Performance in the Hong Kong Construction Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(03), 352–60.

Townsend, K, Lingard, H, Bradley, L and Brown, K (2012) Complicated Working Time Arrangements: Construction Industry Case Study. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(03), 443–8.

Yiu, T W, Cheung, S O and Siu, L Y (2012) Application of Bandura’s Self-Efficacy Theory to Examining the Choice of Tactics in Construction Dispute Negotiation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(03), 331–40.