Design of Software used in Oxbow Concept & Resources Limited Project Planning

International Journal of Chemical Engineering Research

© 2019 by SSRG - IJCER Journal

Volume 6 Issue 3

Year of Publication : 2019

Authors : OJONG, O.E., OKWU, N.O

10.14445/23945370/IJCER-V6I3P102

How to Cite?

OJONG, O.E., OKWU, N.O, "Design of Software used in Oxbow Concept & Resources Limited Project Planning," SSRG International Journal of Chemical Engineering Research, vol. 6,  no. 3, pp. 5-15, 2019. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23945370/IJCER-V6I3P102

Abstract:

The sequence of activities from the beginning of a project to its completion is essentially the same, whether it’s a small two or three-day project or a
large project that spans for several months. These activities are grouped into four different phase which are the initiation phase, planning phase,
execution phase, and the close out or termination phase. This research work focused on both the planning and execution phases. The research was
aimed at providing a suitable project planning and scheduling advisory system. The critical path method (CPM) was employed in achieving it. A
computer program (software) in project scheduling used for determining critical paths, shortest project duration, and project completion date was
developed. The developed software was compared with existing planning software (primavera). The result on the critical paths were the same but the
newly developed software was more user friendly (much easier to use) as it does not require high level of expertise to use. The result of this
comparison suggest that the developed planning software is a better planning model for oxbow concept & resources Limited in particular, and the
construction industry in general, because of its ability to save the cost of training personnel to use primavera planning software (which cost N200,000
per personnel). This will thereby enhance grassroots reduction of scarce resources and increase productivity in the industry.

Keywords:

Design, Software, Project, Planning, Oxbow Concept & Resources LTD, and Critical path.

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