Methods and Processes for Time Management
Time management essentially involves the following processes:
a) Time planning;
b) Time monitoring; and
c) Time control.
The procedures for above processes involve the following steps:
a) Defining project scope;
b) Activity duration estimating;
c) Activity sequencing with interactivity dependencies;
d) Project schedule development; and
e) Project schedule monitoring and control. For, network preparation and analysis required under (c) above, which are the basic tools for time management processes, reference shall be made to IS 14580 (Part 1) and IS 14580 (Part 2).
The entire process of time management is dynamic and shall require periodic monitoring, control and updating of the schedule.
The time management process should also take into account the interface at various stages among the different disciplines involved in the project.
Users of this standard are encouraged to employ suitable construction management software as an aid to the provisions of this standard.