Papers by Keyword: Project Management

Abstract: The paper presents an integral project management model based on organizational maintenance applied to all its functions. The motivation of the paper is to fill the existing gap in literature to enhance the function of maintenance as a driver for sustainability as it identifies improvement potentials and secures its efficient deployment and operation during any asset lifecycle. For that purpose, the key factor mediating and enabling it, is the quality function that allows the management and measurement of asset performance. As a result, a quality toolbox is the core set of tools to design, manage, and control any project and their related aspects. Moreover, the project management approach is oriented towards the sustainability goals of the organization and based on them, the selection of projects and activities are defined. Therefore, the approach enables to convert the maintenance function to a holistic function and basis for organizational viability thanks to tailored-made plans for organizational development.

Abstract: Construction projects are typically carried out under high-risk conditions and managers are forced to handle a great deal of uncertainty during the construction process. The Earned-Value Analysis is a control technique that provides early warnings of performance by quantitative measures, enabling timely corrective actions to ensure project success. This method was developed to control and adjust the project's baseline during execution. The objective of this article is to discuss the main implications of using EVA in construction projects through a case study. Results proved the applicability of the method in the construction industry. The various indicators generated allow managers to make forecasts for optimistic, realistic, and pessimistic scenarios, having the opportunity to correct any deviations in advance. In addition to forecasts, benchmarking data can be generated for the planners or companies responsible for the project, thus increasing the accuracy of future projects.

Abstract: Due to increasing cost pressure and competition on the market resource and energy efficient production is inevitable. Energy efficiency projects address this issue through identifying and unleashing energy saving potentials. Green Factory BAVARIA as an institute-spanning research cooperation generates numerous innovative solutions for energy efficiency enhancement in the manufacturing industry through its research projects. Furthermore a great range of energy efficiency measures yet exist. However, when introducing or developing measures for energy efficiency optimization, there is a lack of systematic knowledge and project management, especially in academic research projects. Systematic project management has been established in industry for several years. There are numerous successful examples given in product development as well as in event preparation or reorganization projects. Thus the implementation of systematic project management in universities is essential, precisely because there often is a close cooperation with the industry in particular in the technical and scientific fields. The more widespread the cross-links between the universities are and the more cooperation partners are involved, the more urgent project management tools are required. In this paper we introduce Green Energy Management Portal, a communication and collaboration platform providing both methods and workflows for conducting research projects on energy efficiency as well as a knowledge base for energy efficiency measures. Therefore Green Factory BAVARIA is able to meet its aspiration for transferring knowledge about energy efficiency into industry and thus contributes to a greener Bavarian economy.

Abstract: The article comprises the characteristics of projects within Information and Communication Technology (ICT), indicates some problems occurring during the implementation of such projects and involves their success factors. Sources of problems are perceived mostly in a poor adjustment of internal organization of ICT sector enterprises to assure appropriate support for the project team, too low flexibility of traditional methods of ICT project implementation and organization processes. Project implementation is considered from the ICT sector enterprises point of view, and the indicated factors of success in the measure accomplishment processes management are associated with the ICT project (presented as number 1 in Table 1), process management in ICT enterprise (number 2 in Table 1), as well as elements of such an enterprise (number 3) and its environment (4).

Abstract: The paper presents the possibility of using cloud computing in project management. Cloud computing is the most rapidly growing field of IT and is used in many areas of business activity. Modern companies and organizations carry out many activities in the form of projects. Case study of two projects using cloud computing shows that it is possible and can be successful use of cloud computing in project management. The first project involved the transfer of ERP system in an international enterprise, and the other, a smaller one, involved the implementation of technical documentation in railway station reconstruction. The scope of the projects were different and the using of cloud computing were different. Finished projects testify to the fact that the project needs may impinge on the different ways to use cloud computing. And that the projects can be successful.

Abstract: Construction projects are becoming ever more complex and time driven, especially as the amount of project data and active project participants’ increase. For achieving a project success, project management not only must to meet time, cost, quality objectives, but also satisfies the project stakeholders needs related to the project management process. Project managers were difficult to effectively seizing, collecting and handling information which are generated from different systems. The elements of information presentation in web-based was contributed an important role to project management success. The purpose of this study is to provide a background to denote the enhancing project management via information presentation based on effective information technology/information systems which are emphasized in web-based.

Abstract: As part of the processes that are forming and integrating a shared European identity, considerable importance attaches to projects whose aim is to create a network of major lines of communication, facilitating access between neighbouring areas and improving existing connections at the continental scale. This paper discusses the Øresundbron project, a complex structure linking Denmark and Sweden across the strait of Øresund, consisting of a bridge and tunnel with associated installations on either coast along with various consolidation, reclamation, and environmental upgrading works. A description of the technical and construction aspects of the project is followed by a discussion of the financial, socio-economic and procedural feasibility aspects, showing how the decisive strategy for successfully and sustainably implementing a project of this type is to take an integrated approach to design.

Abstract: Through the analysis of the external factors including the engineering geological and hydro geological conditions of the collapse and internal factors, the collapse is divided into 6 period of different areas, and the paper determine the types of collapse and make stability analysis one by one. Then the steady state is determined. Based on the protection of the combination of bank collapse object, the corresponding treatment methods are put forward. A comprehensive comparison among the technical degree of difficulty, degree of environmental protection, construction and economy has been made. Eventually the implementation plan is recommended.

Abstract: The article gives reasons for the calculation method of horizon planning based on the analysis of space-cost analogy. The latent regularities have been found out to make it possible to define the functional dependence between planning horizon and discount rate which is used for investment construction projects performance evaluation. Derivation of the formula has been presented herein, which allows calculating the changes in work in the function duration due to quasi float time of its start provided discounted estimates of the up-to-date cost of work are invariant.

Abstract: This is a study to investigate the current status and future trends of IT project management in Saudi Arabia. The organization ability of transition from traditional software development methodology to agile methodologies is addressed as well. The study is based on online survey that was answered by 17 respondents who represent six big organizations from the private and the government sectors. The results are analyzed and discussed. The expected obstacles that organizations could face when changing to agile methodologies are discussed.