Journal of Construction Engineering and Project Management

Korea Institute of Construction Engineering and Management (한국건설관리학회)
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A Review of Large-Scale Hydropower Project in Public Sector of Pakistan

  • Umair, Muhammad (Department of Industrial Engineering & Management Sciences. University of Engineering & Technology) ;
  • Choudhary, Muhammad Abbas (Department of Industrial Engineering & Management Sciences. University of Engineering & Technology) ;
  • Jahanzaib, Mirza (Department of Industrial Engineering & Management Sciences. University of Engineering & Technology)
  • Published : 2014.12.01
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Abstract

Client organization inadequate project planning before awarding the contract and insufficient monitoring and control system among the parties involved create severe problems. Ultimately, large-scale projects go beyond the expected cost and time control limits. This paper discusses the major issues involved with a large-scale Hydropower Project in Pakistan Public Sector environment. The latest approved Baseline Plan of project was reviewed and analyzed using Variance Analysis and Trend Analysis techniques in Primavera project management software to assess the efforts made of the parties involved. It was found that Project is 202% Cost overrun and 25% time delays from original contract award. After analysis of baseline plan and quantification of various variance issues in impacted activities, the questionnaire survey was conducted to identify the impact of causative factors. There were almost 17 most significant causative factors identified among 60 identified factors and responsibilities are assigned accordingly. At the end recommendations are made for strategic decisions as lessons learned during project evaluation.

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