Use of the bar chart/S-curve and computerized precedence diagram method on scheduling and controlling building construction projects by contractors: a cross-sectional study [version 1; peer review: 2 not approved] ON SCHEDULING AND CONTROLLING BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

Background: Building construction projects have very complex activities, so they require precise and accurate methods of scheduling and control. Using the right method, the project executor can carry out the project according to plan and any schedule deviations can be controlled effectively. This study aims to compare the effectiveness of using the bar chart/S-curve and computerized precedence diagram method (PDM) on scheduling and controlling building construction projects.
Methods: The use of the two methods and their effectiveness during project work were analysed using a survey directed to building construction workers.
Results: A total of 50 workers completed the survey. The use of PDM (using Microsoft Project) was significantly more effective than the bar chart/S-curve method in scheduling building construction projects (t count 15.516> t table 2.660) and controlling building construction projects (t count 17.233> t table 2.660). In addition, PDM was associated with allowing the project to find the critical path more quickly, overcoming project delays more effectively.
Conclusions: By using PDM, a on a building construction project’s schedule for the implementation of the work can be changed immediately, if there is a delay or deviation of work. The findings of this study are useful for construction service companies and the development of construction management science in civil engineering study programs.
and controlbng a project is the Bar Chart-S curve and Ms.Project-PDM method. A sample of 48
construction workers scattered in several provinces in Indonesia served as planners and controllers on
building construction projects. The method used is the survey method. The results found are: l) The use of
the Ms.Project-PDM method is significantly more effective than the S-Curve-Barchart method in
scheduling building construction projects (t count 15.516> t table 2.660); 2) The use of the Ms.ProjectPDM
method is significantly more effective than the S-Curve-Barchart method in controlling building
construction projects (t count 17.233> t table 2.660); 3) Using the Ms.Project-PDM. The project can find
out the critical path quickly, so that it can overcome project delays that occur; and 4) Using the Ms.ProjectPDM
methods. The project can change the schedule for the implementation of the work immediately, if
there is a delay or deviation of work on a building construction project. The findings of thi s study are very
useful information for construction servi ce companies and the development of construction management
science in the civil engineering study program.