Project Management - Constraints
Project Mangement - Constraints
By Jasmeet Prakash
A project has many factors which determine its level of manageability and success. These factors can be considered constraints which may cause delays or difficulties. The most important criteria for a balanced project is often quoted as the careful organisation of these constraints. Constraint reducing techniques are used to better equip a Project Manager for success. These techniques are accomplished through the use of practical guides or methods, improving communication and personal skill of the Manager.
A constraint is a limitation or a restriction. This is anything which can delay the project. In order to figure out how to avoid constraints, it is important to first establish what the specific constraints of a project can be. A project is done on the request of a stakeholder or client who wants something done in a particular way (the needs and wants of the Client). The time in which to complete this is almost always given. The factor of cost is very important as it is a precious and valuable resource which determines the way in which the project can be handled. For example, if a small two bedroom home were to be constructed with the budget of one million dollars, it's very easy to hire plenty of workers, easily pay for materials and have it done on time. If only a budget of two hundred dollars were given, then the project would bound to fail because there would not be enough to cover the labourers pay let alone the cost for materials or to continue construction. Taking these factors into consideration, it is clear that setbacks can be caused due to time, cost and scope constraints. The scope of a project can be further broken down into Project Scope (what needs to be completed with what resources and tools) and Product scope (what the product outcome needs to incorporate). These are the three main and most common constraints found in Construction projects, although others may include communication
By Jasmeet Prakash
A project has many factors which determine its level of manageability and success. These factors can be considered constraints which may cause delays or difficulties. The most important criteria for a balanced project is often quoted as the careful organisation of these constraints. Constraint reducing techniques are used to better equip a Project Manager for success. These techniques are accomplished through the use of practical guides or methods, improving communication and personal skill of the Manager.
A constraint is a limitation or a restriction. This is anything which can delay the project. In order to figure out how to avoid constraints, it is important to first establish what the specific constraints of a project can be. A project is done on the request of a stakeholder or client who wants something done in a particular way (the needs and wants of the Client). The time in which to complete this is almost always given. The factor of cost is very important as it is a precious and valuable resource which determines the way in which the project can be handled. For example, if a small two bedroom home were to be constructed with the budget of one million dollars, it's very easy to hire plenty of workers, easily pay for materials and have it done on time. If only a budget of two hundred dollars were given, then the project would bound to fail because there would not be enough to cover the labourers pay let alone the cost for materials or to continue construction. Taking these factors into consideration, it is clear that setbacks can be caused due to time, cost and scope constraints. The scope of a project can be further broken down into Project Scope (what needs to be completed with what resources and tools) and Product scope (what the product outcome needs to incorporate). These are the three main and most common constraints found in Construction projects, although others may include communication