Journal of Structural and Construction Engineering

Journal of Structural and Construction Engineering

Investigation of the Function of the Mahshahr’s Petrochemical Projects with the Use of Earned Value

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
fateme jazebi 1
bakhshi moslem 2
1 Instructor, Civil engineering department, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran
2 Senior Engineer,, BSc, Havayar Company, Ahwaz, Iran, Department of Technical office
10.22065/jsce.2024.468417.3468
Abstract
The present study was conducted with the aim of using the earned value management system as a project control approach in Mahshahr petrochemical projects, and was performance-oriented and applied in terms of purpose and descriptive-survey in terms of method. The statistical population of the present study consists of the main employer and subcontractors, experts and professional specialists in Mahshahr petrochemical projects, totaling 100 people, and the consensus counting method was used, while the sample size was equal to the entire research objective. A population of over 100 people to whom the questionnaire was distributed. The collected data was analyzed using descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation, etc.) and inferential statistics. With the results obtained from the variables of the earned value management system, it was determined how this new system can be used as a suitable tool in evaluating the performance of projects, especially construction projects. Also, by identifying the effective dimensions in indicators such as time and cost and their relationship with project performance, we were able to achieve a proper evaluation of project performance. Because, in this evaluation, the progress of projects is accurately reflected and it is evaluated whether the project progress is acceptable. What was identified was the necessity of using this system in project management with the aim of achieving maximum performance in terms of time and cost and the necessity of using and applying the earned value management system in all stages of work, and especially such applications were definitively demonstrated in Mahshahr petrochemical projects. In addition, Potential future applications of these findings were also explored. All in all, this efficient and reliable method can address the identified gaps and challenges faced by project managers in the sector.
Keywords
Earned Value Management؛ Cost؛ Time؛ Project Control؛ Mahshahr&rsquo
s Petrochemical Projects

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  • Receive Date 30 July 2024
  • Revise Date 30 November 2024
  • Accept Date 24 December 2024