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Nowaday is it mandatory to use Agile methods in Buildings Construction Projects?
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Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
Nothing is mandatory. The topic of using or not using Agile practices in construction projects was discussed in this site lot of times. I am writting this just in case you can search for past debates (i do not know if possible). If your current situation allows to use Agile practices then go for it. Agile is not IT, is not the Manifesto, is not a process. In fact, the first use of Agile was in 1985 in a paper called "Agile Manufacturing" which was the first step to create the USA DoD NSF/Agility Forum in 1990 inside the Leihigh University that was the place where Agile and agility was defined. Today the forum is still active inside the Unviersity into the Iacocca Institute. I was part and it was composed of 250 top companies in USA from differents domains including it construction. Saving Changes...
Asad KaziDelivery Manager| Tata Consultancy Services LtdVadodara, Gujarat, India
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Tarik it is not mandatory, it depends again on the organization and the environment you are working in, as you must be aware Agile is a framework and if your organization allows you to intervene and allow new practices it is surely going to help. Agile as a philosophy ensures you to adopt a nimble approach, improves transparency in project which in turn makes you proactive rather than reactive. if allowed go for it Saving Changes...
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Tarik, it is not mandatory at all. It is up to the organization and / or the PMO or governance body to tailor their process for what best suits their projects.
Applying Agile in its entirety probably won’t work well due to the nature of construction projects. However, from my personal experience, what I find works best is an Adaptive-Waterfall Hybrid Approach and I suggest you look at DSDM Framework as it look at the project as a whole, not only the development side of it. Saving Changes...
Leonard ByrdProject Manager| Brican Inc.Mansfield Center, Ct, United States
After many years in EPCM managing projects, I find that whatever project Management philosophy selected if usually falls short. Agile certainly wouldn't be my first choice. Six Sigma seems to be the flavor of the month but as I noted - its far from being a comprehensive tool. PMI is making an attempt but combining IT and Construction Management along with all other derivatives doesn't help. I find the unique evolution of construction projects requires nothing that is structured or regimented - requiring a lot of looking ahead and flexibility by all (And I mean a lot of "all") to deliver quality, budget and on time results. I would say you need to take the best of several different management systems to cover a construction project Saving Changes...
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