Computer Applications Flashcards by Catherine Cordova

_________________- has fast
evolved into an independent field of study
to include a gamut of issues including
financing of large infrastructure project,
construction equipment, planning and
scheduling, and tender and contract
management

Modern construction management

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also complicates the work of construction management as software
requires new skills and adds new challenges

COMPUTER APPLICATION

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advantages of ___________ may
not be remarkably visible for small project
more significant in management of larger projects
mainly for scheduling and monitoring

project management software

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It is only the _________ required for carrying out
calculations that can be reduced, and the basic
models, etc., ___________have still to be developed by a manager

time, PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SOFTWARE

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helps to create a well-thought-out plan and,
at times, aslo a more creative solution, based on
logical sequencing of events

PLANNING PHASE

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helpful for promoting effective coordination
and better resource allocation

EXECUTION PHASE

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The initial few steps are common to both
manual planning and software-based
planning
WE NEED TO THINK ABOUT:
objectives of the project
constraints
assumption on which the overall plan is
based

SOFTWARE-BASED PLAN

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must be clear and measurable, and the
plan should include a list of deliverables
and milestones or dates of delivery

SOFTWARE-BASED PLAN

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factors that are likely to limit the project
manager’s options

Constraints

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Three major constraints

Schedule
resources
scope

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utilizes the planner’s previous knowledge
and experience to come up with
“educated guesses” for many of the input
parameters

aSSUMPTIONS

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Given the unknown factors and potential changes in
constraints, the planner needs to define a __________ to deal with the scope-related
matters during execution of the project.

scope
management plan

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According to user surveys, ______ is the most popular (48%),
followed by __________— (14%)

MS
Project, Primavera Project
Planner

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_____________is a leading provider of project,
program, and portfolio management
software.
It offers a software foundation for
businesses to manage portfolios,
programs, projects, and resources
effectively

Primavera

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A graphical representation of a schedule, showing
activity durations along a timeline

GANTT Chart

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A method for measuring project performance
based on scope, time, and cost.

Earned Value Management (EVM)

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The process of entering actual start, finish, and
percentage completion of activities during project
execution

Progress Update

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It is a fast and easy-to-use software for scheduling,
managing, and reporting projects.
Includes Gantt chart tools for creating
presentation-ready project charts.
Compatible with Microsoft Project and can function as
an add-on tool.

Milestone Professional

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________- is a single-package
project control system made
specifically for the construction industry.
Designed by construction professionals.
Integrates key components like:-Estimations-Valuations-Planning-Cash flow-Forecasting

Candy

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Operates similarly to manual methods, making it
user-friendly for industry experts.
A standout feature is its ability to dynamically link
cost and time, connecting:
The bill of quantities with the program of work.

Candy’– Construction Project Modelling and
Project Control

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powerful and easy-to-use
provides resource scheduling and cost management
supports the needs of individual project managers
provides consolidation, aggregation, analysis and
management through powerful multi-project
facilities.

AMS Realtime Projects

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helps save time and money by
organizing thoughts quickly straightforward task management and progress
tracking
basic budgeting and cost tracking
Gantt chart to keep the project on time

Easy interface (Project KickStart)

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scheduling, resource levelling, tracking
and reporting
like a spreadsheet appearance
Easy schedule and identification of
critical path
Tracking by entering the information on percent
completion of task
newer versions are equipped with work
breakdown-structure tools, risk analysis tools
and multiple project-planning tools.

MS Project

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This function focuses on creating a project schedule using software with available
information on tasks, resources, etc

Scheduling Function

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The first step in drawing up a plan is to establish the ______________ in terms of goals and objectives, and use this information to establish a work breakdown structure (WBS), which has been described elsewhere.

project’s requirements

____________ is a way of determining schedule dates on which activities should be performed to rationalize demand for resources or avoid exceeding given limits or availability.

Resource scheduling

This function aims to examine resource requirements during specific periods of the project. The primary objective here is to minimize the variations in resource demand to improve efficiency or reflect reality by modifying activities within available float. In other words, modify resource loading for each unit of time—that is, day, week, or month.

Resource Management Function

____________-involve consumption of different resources and a planner needs to know the timing and quantum of a resource required. Software often address this question on the basis of the information provided for the scheduling function. It needs to be borne in mind that the scheduling function itself cannot be carried out unless some initial assumptions about the resources required and committed, as well as the productivity are known.

Construction projects

resource management function provides a basis for refinement of these initial estimates or assumptions. It may also be borne in mind that this function of software can be easily exploited during the planning phase, even before physical commencement of work at site.____--

resource management function

_________- is specifically designed for large-scale, complex engineering and construction projects. It allows engineers and project managers to allocate labor, materials, and equipment across multiple projects, ensuring optimal resource distribution, schedule adherence, and cost control

Primavera P6

______________ is used for planning, assigning, and leveling resources across tasks. It allows engineers to break down work structures (WBS), manage dependencies, and monitor performance against schedule and budget

Microsoft Project

The___________________ provides real-time updates on project progress, comparing actual performance against planned schedules and budgets.

tracking or monitoring function

The___________ is also useful in foreseeing any likely conflicts in resource utilization by different agencies (within the organization), and taking measures to resolve them by readjusting the schedule of activities within a certain framework.

function

________ is built for high-level project tracking and progress monitoring. It allows project managers and engineers to track planned vs. actual schedule ,monitor critical paths and float value and update task progress, cost performance, and resource usage in real time

Primavera P6

________ is a cloud-based construction project management platform focused on real-time field monitoring and team collaboration. It allows Real-time updates on task progress, punch lists, and inspections

Procore

The ________ generates detailed and summary reports on various aspects of the project, including schedule, cost, resource usage, and performance

reporting function

_____________ is a powerful analytics tool used in engineering project management to generate real-time, interactive reports on project cost, schedule, resource usage, and performance, often integrated with platforms like Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.

Microsoft Power BI

__________- offers built-in reporting tools that allow engineers and site managers to automatically generate and share reports on daily activities, safety, quality, and financials directly from the field.

Procore

Additional Functions

Calendar 'What if" Analysis Budgeting and Cost Control Sorting and Filtering

__________- is one of the most advanced tools for conducting What If Analysis, allowing project managers to create multiple schedule scenarios by adjusting activity durations, resource allocations, or delays without affecting the original project baseline

Primavera P6

____________Also supports What-If Analysis through features like task linking, resource reallocation, and baseline comparisons, enabling engineers to simulate potential project changes and assess their effects on deadlines and budgets

Microsoft Project

________---offers detailed budgeting and cost control features, allowing engineers and project managers to assign cost values to activities, track planned vs. actual spending, and perform Earned Value Analysis (EVA) to evaluate cost performance

Primavera P6

________ includes robust financial management tools such as budget tracking, change order management, and real-time cost reporting, making it highly effective for monitoring jobsite expenditures and overall project financial health

Procore

_________ feature allows the user to view information in a desired order, such as the list of activities in the order of their early start date or the total float, and so on.

Sorting

____________ offers advanced sorting, grouping, and filtering capabilities, enabling users to view specific work packages, disciplines, or project phases across large-scale, multi-project environments

Primavera P6

_______________ provides powerful sorting and filtering tools that allow engineers to organize tasks by start date, resource, priority, critical path, or cost, making it easier to focus on specific activities or issues within complex schedules.

Microsoft Project

A ________ is a work package with clear deliverables, a well-defined starting date and duration. The duration for any task may be determined by dividing the total work involved by the resources committed to the work

task

A task where the work is fixed and changes in the duration and units do not affect the work to be done

Fixed work

Total span of active working time (from start to finish of a task) required for completing a task

Fixed duration

Task in which the assigned units (or resources) are a fixed value and any changes to the amount of work or the task’s duration do not impact the task’s units

Fixed units

A summary task is a phase with subtasks, starting from the first subtask and ending at its last, creating a task hierarchy with multiple levels

Task Hierarchy

___________ are intermediate goals that need to be achieved in order to realize the overall objective of a project. They are also review points where project progress can be assessed.

Milestones

__________ refer to people and equipment that directly participate in, and are obviously required for, completion of a task. These resources actually expend time or work on the task, and are always referred to with the context of time.

Work resources

__________-- do not participate in a task in an active manner but are required for its completion. Supplies, stock and consumable items fall under the larger umbrella of material resources

Material resources

A set of original start and finish dates, durations, work, and cost estimates constitute the base line

Baseline Plan

As the project progresses, data from activities completed, resources used, etc., start becoming available and there is a need to generate ‘interim plans’ to facilitate the task of a project manager.

Interim Plan

_____________- is the most widely used project management software. It is very easy to understand and is user-friendly. It can carry out the major functions required of project management software, namely scheduling, resource levelling, tracking, and generating reports

MS Project

_________- is defined in which the working days in a week and the working hours are specified

Working calendar

The aim of __________ is to establish relationships between tasks and define task dependencies.

task scheduling

A task whose start or finish depends on another task is the _________-. The task that the successor is dependent on is the __________. The information is entered using predecessor and successor columns of the program

successor, predecessor

Focuses on staying within resource limits May increase project duration

.Non-Time Constrained Leveling

Keeps project end date fixed May cause resource over-allocation

Time Constrained Leveling

Monitor project progress and compare actual performance with the original plan

Tracking the Project

→ No action needed

Not Started

→ Enter actual start date and % complete → Can also update remaining duration

Started

→ Enter actual finish date

Completed

Generate reports to monitor, analyze, and share project progress and data

Project Reporting in Primavera

_________ help organize and classify activities based on attributes like responsibility, location, milestone, and more. Primavera provides some default codes (e.g., responsibility, area, WBS), but users can also create their own.

activity codes

Computer Applications Flashcards

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