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Time management—a design-build builder's perspective
Cost Engineering (2002)
  • Srinath Pai Kasturi
  • Douglas D. Gransberg, University of Oklahoma
Abstract

Time management in design-build construction encompasses efficient project management controls, scheduling and execution of the contract as agreed upon by the parties. Time management is one of the prime areas of concern to the builder and his team. It plays an important role in shaping the progress of projects and thus is decisive in determining its course. This article explains the importance of time management in construction. Time management techniques on a (builder prime, architect subcontract) design build project from a builders perspective are presented. The builder ideally has to prioritize his tasks based on the resources and manpower of his team. A few popular and significant tools in the industry today are: 1. activity logs, 2. SWOT analysis, 3. strategic planning and communications, and 4. construction scheduling/network programming. Future trends, the advantages of time management, and guidelines and recommendations are presented.

Keywords
  • Communication,
  • Internet portals,
  • teamwork,
  • schedule
Publication Date
September, 2002
Citation Information
Srinath Pai Kasturi and Douglas D. Gransberg. "Time management—a design-build builder's perspective" Cost Engineering Vol. 9 Iss. 16 (2002)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/douglas_gransberg/2/