Identification of Project Scheduling Constraints Using the Quantitative Approach
Nur Mardhiyah Aziz1, Faizul Azli Mohd-Rahim2, Loo Siaw Chuing3, Ee Wen Le4
1Nur Mardhiyah Aziz, Senior Lecturer, Department of Quantity Surveying, Faculty of Built Environment, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
2Faizul Azli Mohd-Rahim, Associate Professor, Department of Quantity Surveying, Faculty of Built Environment, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
3Loo Siaw Chuing, Senior Lecturer, Department of Quantity Surveying, Faculty of Built Environment, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
4Ee Wen Le, BSc, Quantity Surveyig, Faculty of Built Environment, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Manuscript received on 28 April 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 10 May 2019 | Manuscript Published on 17 May 2019 | PP: 374-381 | Volume-8 Issue-1S May 2019 | Retrieval Number: A10540581S19/2019©BEIESP
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Abstract: Planning and scheduling is found to be the hardest part of the construction process as they need to deal with uncertainty in the beginning of the project. These 2 factors are interrelated as any mistakes in any of these factors can cause project delay. Thus, thorough planning and scheduling are required to ensure the success of the project. Despite an increased interest in project planning and scheduling, surprisingly, only a few of empirical research on this topic can be found. To deal with this issue, this study aims to identify the constraints of project planning and scheduling in Malaysian construction projects. An initial list of 43 contraints was identified from the literature review. This was followed by a main study comprising a quesstionnaire survey of 205 construction industry practitioners including a diverse range of construction consultancy practice that include Project Managers, Architects, Civil Engineers, Quantity Surveyors as well as contractors. Data obtained were analysed using Relative Important Index (RII) and the Spearman Correlation Coeficient. The analytical result revealed 8 constraints as having the greatest impact on project planning and schedulling. The implication of the findings implies that the organisation should consider the identified.
Keywords: Planning and Scheduling, Constraints, Malaysia.
Scope of the Article: Problem Solving and Planning