Difference between PERT and CPM and their application in house construction

Agenda
Introduction
Techniques PERT & CPM Applications

Differences
Benefits Conclusion

Introduction
Network Analysis Technique of operations research Planning, scheduling and controlling Large and complex projects. Objective Schedule required activities efficiently Complete it on or before specific time limit Minimum cost.

Network Analysis - Techniques

PERT Program Evaluation and review Technique
CPM Critical Path Method

PERT
PERT Program Evaluation & Review Technique Developed in 1956-58 by a research team Help in planning & scheduling of the US navys project which involved thousands of activities. Technique proved to be useful for all projects which have an element of uncertainty in the estimation of duration.

CPM
CPM Critical Path Method Developed by EI DuPont company along with Remington Rand corporation. Aim was to provide a technique for control of the maintenance of the cos plants. Use extended to cost & resource allocation.

Applications of network analysis

Construction
Software development Research projects Product development Engineering

Application in house construction

Activity Description Acquiring land
Foundation Construction of basic structure Wood works Concrete Plumbing & Electrical work Flooring & designing Finishing interior & exterior

Duration 4
6 2 5 2 7 4 1

Construction Project E.g. 1

A
B C D E F G H

Solution
E= 17 L= 17

E= 0 L= 0

E= 4 L= 4

E= 10 L= 10

D C

E= 24 L= 24

4
E= 12 E L= 12

7 6
E= 14 L= 14

E= 25 L= 25

Critical Path :1- 2- 3- 4- 5- 7- 8 Non critical path : 1- 2- 3- 4- 6- 7- 8 6 weeks Float

25 weeks 19 weeks

Difference b/w PERT & CPM

PERT Uses 3 estimates to form weighted avg of expected completion time. Tool for planning & control of time. CPM Uses 1 estimate to form weighted avg of expected completion time. Tool for planning & control of time & cost.

Contd
Used for projects Used for projects

involving activities of non-repetitive nature.

involving activities of repetitive nature.

Benefits of using PERT/CPM

Helps in clarity of thoughts & actions
Forecasting future problems, difficulties. Helps in timely allocation of resources Helps in division of responsibilities. Helps in accurate estimation of cost and time for

future projects.

Conclusion
Thus these techniques help in completion of projects

with no over-runs of time and cost. Permits utilization of networks for similar projects which results in faster planning.