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La implementación de la técnica del valor ganado y del sistema de último planificador en una empresa constructora
En Latinoamérica muchas empresas de construcción han implementado la técnica de Last Planner (conocida también como “sistema de último planificador”) bajo el movimiento de construcción ligera. Otras…
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A macro earned value model
Project managers have long practiced earned value management (EVM) to determine a project's actual progress against its planned progress. This paper outlines a macro cost model for applying EVM, one…
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Modeling project behavior
Project cost overruns and project schedule delays are common to all industries. Such performance demonstrates that the traditional approach to managing projects is not enough. Today, researchers and…
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Aplicación de la teoría de restricciones en la planificación y la programación de proyectos en el Perú
OLos autores del presente trabajo, vienen aplicando la Teoría de Restricciones en la Planificación y Programación de Obras. TOC fue desarrollada por el físico israelí Eliyahu Goldratt, quien aplica…
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Denver's new international runway, runway 16L/34L
Developing a facility requires a team to manage cost, schedule and achieve quality required by the stakeholders. Runways are an essential component to the safety of the air travelers. Construction…
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Configuration management
Configuration Management addresses the need for establishing a methodology to control the various elements of the change and validation processes. The general definition of Configuration Management…
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Seminars & Symposium
PSEG experience in "just-in-time construction" – an effective way to minimize project expenses
Every Project has a time constraint (a scheduled service date), which should be met satisfying a cost constraint (budgeted funds). Sometimes, there is an incentive in completing the project ahead of…
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Seminars & Symposium
A contribution for improvement of project planning in public agencies in Brazil
Poor planning and lack of owner involvement in the execution of the planning are critical causes of the delays and cost overruns that characterize the phase of civil works of the public construction…
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Seminars & Symposium
Calculation and recovery of home office overhead
Owner-caused delay is common on construction projects. It may arise from owner directed changes to the work or constructive changes, delays in furnishing owner provided equipment or materials,…
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Seminars & Symposium
Experiences in managing a "faster, better, cheaper" deep space project
The expression "faster, better, cheaper" or FBC is becoming the "mantra" for many new projects. This is especially true for projects in organizations faced with intense competition to finish the…
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