Assignment 2

Topics:
1. Planning techniques for mega construction projects
2. Schedule control techniques in construction projects
3. Statistical, mathematical and simulation based tools for planning complex
projects
4. WBS as a monitoring and control tool
5. Use of precedence diagramming techniques in modern project management
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A group of 4x members each

Each topic will be taken by 2x groups who will compete/collaborate with each
Each group to study at least 8x research papers
Publication period: not older than 2005
At least 50% papers must be from prescribed journals
Papers be preferably published in journals
Each group will present a maximum 5-pages report (title, names, references,
etc.)
8. Each topic will be presented by both groups duration of presentation = (5 x
no. of group members) min.
9. Groups to be formed and communicated by 7th November 2016
10.Deadline: 14th November 2016
Journals:
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International Journal of Project Management

Project Management Journal
Construction Management and Economics
Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Journal of Management in Engineering

Evaluation Criteria:
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30%
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report
presentation (15% + 25%) content + delivery
participation in same topic presentation
participation in different topic presentation