William MoylanProfessor Emeritus - Construction Management| Eastern Michigan UniversityNorthville, Mi, United States
Describe an instance when traditional Project Management tools and techniques were not useful to you on your construction project. Saving Changes...
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Manavasi RameshPM II| Powergrid Corporation of IndiaMumbai, Maharastra. India, India
In Construction project use of modern techniques is predominant at present considering the volume and fast track completion . Traditional project management tool for scheduling is Presently operated with MS project tool . But the basics used in Traditional project management tools and techniques are still in use where the advance techniques are not in place . Saving Changes...
AMMAR YASARDirector Projects| Infrastructure Development Authority, PunjabLahore, Punjab, Pakistan
The question about the usefulness of traditional project management tools in construction projects indeed seems to lack clarity, especially regarding what is meant by 'traditional.' If 'traditional' is interpreted as 'old' or 'established,' then the relevance and applicability really depend on the specific scenario. For instance, tools such as Gantt charts and milestone charts are still among the most effective methods for project monitoring. These tools, along with others like Earned Value Analysis, now complemented by Earned Schedule, Critical Path Method, Three-Point Estimation, and sequential and linear planning remain widely relevant and applicable in many scenarios. It's important to note that the utility of these techniques can vary based on the project's specific needs and context. The question might be more effectively addressed by specifying particular tools or techniques. With the current broad framing of the question, it can be challenging to provide an answer that accurately addresses the intended query. Saving Changes...
