Project Performance Evaluation Based on Statistical Process Control Techniques
Publication: Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Volume 134, Issue 10
Abstract
The earned value management (EVM) method is considered as a powerful tool that supports the management of project scope, time, and cost. However, conventional EVM may cause some project managers to ignore the information that it can provide about the performance variations of their projects as well as their causes and effects. This paper attempts to refine and improve the performance of traditional EVM by the introduction of statistical control chart techniques. Individual control charts are used as tools to monitor project performance data so that adverse changes can be detected in a timely manner. This allows analysis of in-progress project cost and schedule performance variations and highlights possible needs for corrective action. A comparative analysis between traditional EVM and the new approach is undertaken to identify the effectiveness of the new approach.
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Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Volume 134 • Issue 10 • October 2008
Pages: 813 - 819
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© 2008 ASCE.
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Received: Apr 11, 2005
Accepted: Feb 4, 2008
Published online: Oct 1, 2008
Published in print: Oct 2008
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