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Method Statement in PMBOK 7: Artifact, Method, or Hybrid? A Construction Manager's Perspective

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Aleksandar Loncar Niš, Serbia

Hello,

I have a question regarding the PMBOK Guide and Method Statements in construction projects.

I have extensive experience preparing Method Statements for construction activities. While reviewing the PMBOK Guide, 7th Edition, I noticed that the term “Method Statement” is not explicitly defined or discussed.

From the PMBOK perspective, how should a Method Statement be understood and classified, and how does it fit within the PMBOK framework?

I would particularly appreciate perspective of PMPs and other Construction Project Managers regarding how such a construction-specific document relates to the broader PMBOK approach.

Thank you.

Aleksandar Lončar

Site / Construction Manager

Civil Engineer
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Kimberly Whitby
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Online Community Specialist| PMI Newtown Square, Pa, United States
HI Aleksandar - I suggest contacting Customer Care at https://www.pmi.org/about/contact. Thanks!
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1 reply by Aleksandar Loncar
Oct 02, 2026 11:28 AM
Aleksandar Loncar
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Thank you, Kimberly.

I actually already contacted PMI Customer Care (via WhatsApp and email). They advised me to post my question on ProjectManagement.com to get insights from the community.

Since this is a question regarding the interpretation of the PMBOK 7th Edition standard, and Customer Care redirected me here, is there a specific subject matter expert or department within PMI that handles standards-related inquiries?
I would appreciate any guidance you can provide, as I seem to be going in circles
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Aleksandar Loncar Niš, Serbia
Oct 02, 2026 11:08 AM
Replying to Kimberly Whitby
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HI Aleksandar - I suggest contacting Customer Care at https://www.pmi.org/about/contact. Thanks!
Thank you, Kimberly.

I actually already contacted PMI Customer Care (via WhatsApp and email). They advised me to post my question on ProjectManagement.com to get insights from the community.

Since this is a question regarding the interpretation of the PMBOK 7th Edition standard, and Customer Care redirected me here, is there a specific subject matter expert or department within PMI that handles standards-related inquiries?
I would appreciate any guidance you can provide, as I seem to be going in circles
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Kimberly Whitby
PMI Team Member
Online Community Specialist| PMI Newtown Square, Pa, United States

Hi Aleksandar - here is previous post that be helpful. https://www.projectmanagement.com/discussi...c&pageNum=2

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