COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

• Construction management computer applications


  it use software and technological tools to improve and advance construction industry management processes, including planning, designing, executing, overseeing, and finishing

  projects.
• Computer scheduling


  it involves the use of specialized applications and software

  programs to plan, schedule, and oversee resources, activities, and timelines of

  construction projects.
• Critical path method


  key tool in construction scheduling, allowing

  managers to focus on essential activities
• Computer scheduling


  it is crucial in modern construction management for

  efficient planning, execution, and oversight of projects.
• Activity Code


  typically used to facilitate sorting and filtering activities

  according to specific criteria; help organize the

  activities into manageable groups.
• Base Calendar


  main schedule for a project, it describes the days on

  which work can be performed. It also indicates such

  days as holidays and weekends on which work cannot

  be performed.
• Data Date


  The - as the starting point for

  schedule calculations. During development

  of the schedule prior to the start of the

  scheduled activities, this date is the

  anticipated day on which the scheduled

  activities are to begin
• Filtering


  Searching through the project activities and showing

  only the activities that match specific criteria. -

  does not delete activities from the schedule, but merely

  hides those activities from view that do not meet the

  selected filter criteria.
• Network Loop


  Circular logic within a network of activities that

  prevents progression across or through the network.
• Layout


  The appearance of the schedule on the computer

  screen.
• Expanding the Schedule


  Showing the subtasks within their respective summary

  tasks. This action shows the detailed activities of the

  project schedule rather than just the general activities

  or overall work phases
• Progress Bar


  A bar on a Gantt chart that represents the progress of a

  particular task. they are used to provide a

  graphical representation of the percent completion of

  an activity at a specific date.
• Sorting


  Organizing the project activities according to a specific

  format. it does not eliminate tasks from view (as

  is done when filtering) but merely rearranges them

  according to a specified format.
• ORACLE'S PRIMAVERA P6


  With a capacity of 100,000 activities on a single project and the

  ability to group and add resources, it is suitable for handling

  large-scale, sophisticated, and multifaceted projects.
• Wizards 


  The creation of a schedule is facilitated by

  templates made from similar projects, and the use of

  various assistants which leads the user through the

  input of specific data or the use of program features.
• Monte Carlo simulations


  primavera supports earned value management techniques,

  allowing users to track project performance against the

  planned budget and schedule.

  Baseline schedules and -
• Oracle’s Primavera SureTrak


  it was a project management software developed by Primavera Systems, Inc. and was acquired by Oracle Corporation in 2008. It was discontinued in December 2010.
• Microsoft Project


  it is a project management

  software that allows user to build schedules, project plans, manage resources, and monitor time. It includes Gantt charts and project calendars for project management experts.
• Screen Tips


  also known as Smart

  Tags, appear to alert users about alternative

  options or to confirm correct inputs in MS project.
• Web-based programs


  do not require a standalone application to be installed

  on the user’s device. Accessing schedules and other project

  management information from any device becomes more convenient.
• examples of web-based program

  1.Primavera p6

  2.UDA Technologies

  3.Contractor Foreman

  4.Buildertrend

  5.Procore
• UDA Technologies


  is a software provider for the management of construction projects in more than 75 countries worldwide, known for its industry leading revenue growth.
• contractor foreman


  is an all-in-one construction management software that serves more than 75 countries around the world, known for its affordability and accessibility
• Buildertrend


  Developed by Buildertrend Solutions Inc., - is a construction management software that offers

  various management tools.
• Procore


  Developed by Procore Technologies Inc., it is a construction management software consisting of connected global construction platforms.
• CPM


  Most systems use - to model network schedules; however,

  others include PERT scheduling for more complex purposes.
• PERT scheduling


  Most systems use CPM to model network schedules; however,

  others include - for more complex purposes.
• CPM


  it remains the most used strategy.
• Gantt chart


  The - is frequently the

  preferred view due to its concise and easy-to-understand

  graphical depiction, but activity data are also available in

  spreadsheet format, which provides a tabular summary of all

  activities and related information.
• Site inspections


  Field engineers or supervisors can create reports

  outlining the progress, challenges, and accomplishments discovered

  during site visits.
• Progress Monitoring


  Monitor progress on a regular basis and adjust thetimetable based on actual performance and any changes in projectconditions
• Sorting activities


  by common characteristics help

  users focus on their schedules. - features in

  programs allow for activity grouping based on

  criteria. Color-coding the grouped activities

  improves the - feature.
• filtering


  allows for more attention on the timetable. It allows for visibility of only those that fulfill specific criteria. it can help create"mini schedules" for certain operations, such as those conducted by an electrical subcontractor.
• global editing


  provides a quick and easy way to modify the

  information of many related activities.

  refers to the ability to make changes to multiple

  elements or aspects of a document, file, or project

  simultaneously.
• Global editing 


  it can also be applied to changes in activity durations, relationships, and as-built activity start and finish dates.

  The - command is particularly useful for engineers who want to study and visualize the effects of modifications made to a model. This command enables engineers to make more timely and accurate design decisions.
• A schedule is commonly referred to as cost-loaded or value-loaded when

  costs are included.
• Cash Flow Analysis


  A - is a process that analyzes the project's expenses during the building phase and its final revenue generation.
• Positive Cash flow


  allows excess funds to be invested in

  opportunities that pay off quickly.
• Negative Cash flow


  forces companies to cover the difference.
• Cash Flow Diagrams


  are useful tools for monitoring project costs over

  time by comparing as-built and as-planned schedules.