Implementation of Critical Path Method
(CPM) Technique to a Road Construction
Project in Jalgaon District, Maharashtra

Kushagra Raghav

doi:https://doi.org/10.14445/22315373/IJMTT-V65I8P511

International Journal of Mathematics Trends and Technology

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Volume 65 | Issue 8 | Year 2019 | Article Id. IJMTT-V65I8P511 | DOI : https://doi.org/10.14445/22315373/IJMTT-V65I8P511

Implementation of Critical Path Method (CPM) Technique to a Road Construction Project in Jalgaon District, Maharashtra

Kushagra Raghav

Citation :

Kushagra Raghav, "Implementation of Critical Path Method (CPM) Technique to a Road Construction Project in Jalgaon District, Maharashtra," International Journal of Mathematics Trends and Technology (IJMTT), vol. 65, no. 8, pp. 104-111, 2019. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/22315373/IJMTT-V65I8P511

Abstract

Road Construction Industry is always looking to extend its effectiveness and efficiency to a greater limit while using its techniques and methods. This study deals with managing the resources used in an effective way and minimizing the cost. The primary data has been collected from a private construction company which has various infrastructure projects running. The present work of the research paper is based upon the data of a Jalgaon District, Maharashtra road construction project, in which there are various activities and approaches available for different options to the contractor. Considering the project as a network we use CPM technique to achieve a critical path of the network by dividing the road construction into various number of operations, thus arriving at a critical path which is the longest path as it will involve all the critical activities required to complete but it will also be with least number of days taken. The solution provided by this technique is such that it gives the company an insight towards the complete duration of the project and specific activities that need precise attention regarding delays. Thus, the study indicates that CPM techniques do result in gaining an advantage for a contractor and the company.

Keywords

Critical Path Method, Program Evaluation Review Technique, Operations Research, Jalgaon, Road Construction, Maharashtra

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