Project Management Life Cycle Research Articles

Syncretic project management in the era of artificial intelligence explosion

As the technological landscape rapidly evolves, the convergence of innovation and artificial intelligence (AI) presents unprecedented opportunities and challenges for project management. This paper introduces a comprehensive mathematical model for the syncretic management of innovative projects in the age of the AI explosion. Syncretism in this context refers to the seamless integration of diverse elements, including interdisciplinary collaboration, AI technologies, and adaptive methodologies, to optimize project outcomes. The proposed model encompasses various facets of project management, innovation, and AI integration. It delineates stages of project lifecycle management, emphasizing resource allocation, risk assessment, and adaptive strategies. In the innovation management domain, the model incorporates methodologies for idea generation, technology scouting, and open innovation, recognizing AI's role in shaping the innovative landscape. A crucial aspect of the model lies in the integration of AI technologies throughout the project. This includes identifying relevant use cases, managing data effectively, selecting appropriate AI models, and establishing decision support systems. The syncretic approach emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, fostering an environment where different disciplines seamlessly contribute to project success. Resource optimization is a key focus, leveraging AI to allocate resources efficiently, predict maintenance needs, and enhance overall project performance. Ethical and legal considerations are embedded within the model to ensure responsible AI usage, and the paper outlines mechanisms for ongoing training and development to equip teams with the necessary skills. The model's effectiveness is evaluated through the lens of monitoring and evaluation, with defined key performance indicators, continuous monitoring, and feedback loops for iterative improvements. Communication and collaboration are underscored, utilizing modern tools to facilitate stakeholder engagement and effective teamwork. This paper contributes to the evolving discourse on project management by providing a robust framework that adapts to the dynamic nature of AI and innovation. It serves as a guide for project managers, interdisciplinary teams, and decision-makers navigating the challenges and opportunities presented by the syncretic management of innovative projects in the era of the AI explosion.

Практическое использование многоуровневой модели планирования как метода управления жизненным циклом проекта строительства

The article raises the problem of the necessity of systematization and practical use of multilevel planning model as a method of construction project life cycle management. The general approach to the formation of the model is defined, the levels of the model, the main stakeholders, and the ways of decomposition and integration of plans of different levels are identified, and a template for the practical use of the multilevel model is developed. The resulting model is a template of three levels of planning and several interrelated projects carried out in Primavera P6 Professional. The used model allows unifying the planning process and reducing the number of scheduling schedules. The template solution reduces the number of communication links between stakeholders involved in project management processes and improves the efficiency of management decision-making

Sustainability factors of building information modeling (BIM) for a successful construction project management life cycle in Indonesia

Building information modeling (BIM) is an important asset in construction projects from conceptual planning to the preconstruction and operation stages. While many construction projects in developed countries are gradually implementing BIM, the development of this technology in developing countries is still lagging. Some research shows that the application of BIM for certain uses can improve the performance of construction projects, but in Indonesia, its use is still very low. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to analyze the factors that can answer the challenges in the sustainability of BIM implementation in construction projects in Indonesia for success in its life cycle. Data were obtained from 44 respondents who answered the questionnaire questions, including owners, supervisory consultants, and contractors representing construction parties in Indonesia. Empirical analysis using multiple linear regression states that there are five factors that, if used to sustainably support the application of BIM, will affect the success of construction project management in its life cycle. The five factors rank as follows based on the results of the analysis: Understanding and Awareness of the importance of BIM; Establishment of BIM standards, codes, rules, and regulations; Competencies and Skills; Commitment and Consistency; and Monitoring and Evaluation. The development of BIM has resulted in new work processes and new ways to interact in construction projects throughout their life cycles.

Project management of the lifecycle of students' research projects in higher pharmaceutical education

Management of students' research activities in recent years has been following the principles of project management, which involves the inclusion of project lifecycle management models. The aim is to determine the possibilities of using project lifecycle management models based on the Project Management Institute Project Management Body of Knowledge-6 methods in the research projects made by students receiving higher pharmaceutical education. The models under study are rigid (cascade, iterative, V-model) and flexible models (Agile models, AZ model). The assessment was carried out by 19 experts in the fields of knowledge of the Six-Pointed Star Project Management Body of Knowledge model according to the Likert scale. It has been established that rigid and flexible models can be selectively applied in the research of junior and senior students, depending on the priority of individual areas of knowledge of the Six-Pointed Star Project Management Body of Knowledge model and the scale of work. Among rigid models, the iterative model and the V-model were better than the cascade model in some areas of knowledge and at a certain scale of the research project. Among flexible models, Agile models outperformed the AZ model in terms of time and cost, and the AZ model was better than Agile models in terms of quality and risk. The preferential opportunities for the application of project lifecycle management models in the students' research projects in each of the fields of knowledge of the Six-Pointed Star Project Management Body of Knowledge model have been shown. For a more detailed study of the process of choosing a project lifecycle management model for students' research projects, it is necessary to create an algorithm for this process.

STRATEGY FOR INTRODUCING NEW TECHNOLOGIES IN CONSTRUCTION: HOW TO ENSURE BUSINESS COMPETITIVENESS

The urgent need for the introduction of modern technologies in construction companies underlines the importance of researching new strategies used by companies to increase their competitiveness and business efficiency, maintain their market share and achieve leadership. The use of BIM technologies in the construction and design industry makes it possible to comprehensively solve all current problems and identify possible problems related not only to the construction but also to the subsequent operation of buildings. The purpose of the research was to study the global experience of implementing a strategy for introducing new technologies in construction to ensure the competitiveness of enterprises. The subject of the study is strategies for introducing new technologies in construction to ensure the competitiveness of enterprises. The methodology is based on the methods of systematisation, analysis and generalisation of the key theoretical and practical foundations of the strategy for implementation of new technologies in construction. The author studies and summarises in detail the problems, economic effects and business strategies for implementing BIM technologies in construction. Conclusion. The use of modern technologies in construction leads to increased efficiency and resource saving in production, improved management of business processes, rational use of material resources, as well as the introduction of integrated approaches to life cycle management of construction projects and strategic planning. An analysis of global experience in the use of BIM technologies in construction has identified the main challenges faced by companies at various levels. The introduction of BIM technologies in construction leads to the following economic results: budget reduction due to the elimination of unforeseen changes by 40%; reduction of estimates by 80%; savings in contract costs by 10%; elimination of potential conflicts in interaction with customers; reduction of project implementation time by 7% and staff time and reduction of unit costs; ensuring timely completion of projects and improving their quality. In order to remain competitive, companies need to apply an integrated approach and strategic planning to introduce new technologies in construction, with government support and recognition of national and international standards being important factors. Based on a theoretical and practical study of the world experience in the implementation of BIM technologies in construction, the main problems of companies at the strategic, tactical and operational levels are systematised. In general, to ensure the competitiveness of companies in the implementation of BIM technologies, it is important to use a comprehensive approach and strategic planning for their integration into construction projects. The main factors for the successful implementation of such strategies are the joint support of the state and the recognition of global and national standards.

ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЕ ПРОЕКТНОГО ПОДХОДА ПРИ ВЫБОРЕ МОДЕЛИ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ЖИЗНЕННЫМ ЦИКЛОМ НАУЧНО-ИССЛЕДОВАТЕЛЬСКОЙ РАБОТЫ СТУДЕНТОВ В ВЫСШЕМ ФАРМАЦЕВТИЧЕСКОМ ОБРАЗОВАНИИ

One of the main directions of the educational policy of higher pharmaceutical education is the formation of a graduate researcher to create advanced technologies in the field of life sciences. The optimal conceptual basis for the management of students' research work is the project approach. The purpose is to study the possibilities of using the project approach of the RMVOK–6 PMI methodology when choosing a model for managing the life cycle of research work (R&D) of students in higher pharmaceutical education. Materials and methods. The models under study are rigid models (cascade, iterative, V-model) and flexible models (Agile models, AZ model). The assessment was carried out by 19 experts in the fields of knowledge of the "Six-pointed star" (SPS) PMBOK model according to the Likert scale. Results and discussion. It is established that rigid and flexible models can be selectively applied in the research of junior and senior students, depending on the priority of individual areas of knowledge of the SPS PMBOK model and on the scale of work. Among rigid models, the iterative model and the V-model were better than the cascade model in some areas of knowledge and at a certain scale of research. Among flexible models, Agile models outperformed the AZ model in terms of "time" and "cost", and the AZ model was better than Agile models in terms of "quality" and "risk". Conclusion. The preferential opportunities for the application of project lifecycle management models in the research of students in each of the fields of knowledge of the SPS PMBOK model are shown. For a more detailed study of the process of choosing a project lifecycle management model for research students, it is necessary to create an algorithm for this process.

Fiscal Risk Management of Public–Private Partnership Projects: A Multidimensional Identification and Assessment Framework

In public–private partnership (PPP) projects, governments often need to provide guarantees to investors because of the risks created by the large scale of the investments and the long tenures of the projects. Yet, research on the assessment of fiscal risk in PPP projects remains scarce. Based on the theory of project life-cycle management, this study constructed a multidimensional identification and assessment framework for PPP fiscal risk. A fiscal risk matrix model was developed, and feasibility, standardization, and sustainability were identified. These were categorized into three dimensions of PPP fiscal risk, and their indicators’ hierarchical levels were evaluated and ranked. A risk model, called the fuzzy evaluation model of PPP fiscal risk, which shows the value of the comprehensive evaluation of PPP fiscal risk based on a fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (FAHP) approach, is proposed. The results demonstrate the significance of this valuation for both governments and investors, providing a clear reference when they face pressure from the fiscal risks of PPP projects.

Post-COVID-19 Recovery: An Integrated Framework of Construction Project Performance Evaluation in China

With the lifting of the COVID-19 lockdown, the construction industry is gradually moving towards a new normality. This study aims to evaluate the construction project performance in the post-COVID-19 pandemic context and proposes a roadmap framework to achieve project recovery in China. This paper follows a sequential mixed methodology with three core steps. First, the critical success factors (CSFs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) are derived from literature reviews and expert interviews. Second, the study conducts a questionnaire survey with 150 experts. Third, the research implements factor analysis and analytic hierarchy process (AHP) analysis for CSFs and characteristics and comparative analysis for KPIs. Based on the results, the study employs structural equational modelling (SEM) to connect the CSFs and KPIs and develop a roadmap towards the post-COVID-19 pandemic recovery of the construction projects. The study identifies 32 CSFs and 25 KPIs and categorises them into five clusters, respectively. The SEM analysis suggests that management and technological innovation significantly contribute to achieving enterprise strategic goals and advancing industrial development. The consistency of project goals and external expectations also positively affect the satisfaction level of stakeholders and social impact. In addition, the AHP clarifies that the stability of the external environment, the internal support, and the adequacy of resources are critical drivers to the post-COVID-19 recovery of construction projects. This research proffers a roadmap towards the project recovery of the construction industry in the post-COVID-19 era by connecting the performance indicators and their critical success drivers. The findings would guide comprehensive design and construction, project life cycle management, and assist in dealing with public health emergencies in construction project management to maximise the organisation’s profits and positive social impact.

Совершенствование системы управления жизненным циклом комплексной застройки территорий с позиции низкоуглеродного развития

The sustainable development of the country's construction industry in the context of limited availability of resources involves the implementation of eco-oriented principles for assessing all stages of the life cycle into the life cycle management of construction projects, as well as the search for new organizational and technological solutions in construction. This in turn implies a shift towards green, low-carbon building, as well as improved tools for quantifying, monitoring and managing the carbon footprint of buildings. The intensive growth of complex development and the increased attention to global climate change make the issues of reducing the carbon impact that occurs during construction and pre-construction stages an urgent and promising area of research. In accordance with the Strategy for the Socio-Economic Development of Russia with Low Greenhouse Gas Emissions until 2050, the regulation and reduction of carbon impact and, as a result, the transition to low-carbon construction depends, first of all, on the scientific study of the issue.The authors propose recommendations for improving the tools for assessing the carbon impact of construction projects at the pre-operational stages of their life cycle, which are applicable in the formation of an effective state order for the creation of construction products that meet modern conditions of environmental friendliness and carbon neutrality. This can be effective in creating an institution of extended responsibility for construction participants, including a mechanism for certification of low-carbon building products.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT ON THE BASIS OF BUILDING SIMULATION

The problems of the strategy and tactics of European integration in the innovative development of the construction complex of Ukraine have led to the need for transformation in modern conditions through large infrastructure projects, increasing the residual resources of facilities and the transition of the industry to the use of new BIM technologies. Building information modeling is a technology for optimizing the processes of designing, constructing, and operating a building, based on the use of a single model and the exchange of information on any object between all participants throughout the entire life cycle - from the owner's idea and the architect's first sketches to the maintenance of the finished building. Project management is a purposeful, continuous process of coordinating the actions of the participants in the formation and implementation of a project in order to produce products in the optimal time frame and maximize profits. In a market economy, the actions of project participants are often opposite, and the task of management is to subordinate their activities to the investor's single goal. The investor wants to get the project cheaper and faster. The contractor wants to build it in a favorable time frame with maximum profit. Management considers the project as a dynamic system in which different subsystems operate at different stages of the life cycle. The leading management function is strategic and tactical planning, and the central function in operational management is regulation. Based on the principles and mechanism of project life cycle management, the implementation of BIM technology requires solving a number of problems and creating prerequisites related to design, construction, and operation. The analysis and evaluation of the economic efficiency of the system at each level and in general should be preceded by scenario design - the selection of the optimal scenario from several technically feasible, competing options for the project life cycle. The adopted methodological approach and variant design as part of BIM technology involves our research to improve the analysis and evaluation of the efficiency of production organization in design and construction from the standpoint of a system of models and methods of structural optimization in the innovative development of the construction complex of Ukraine in difficult market conditions. The assessment of the economic effect over the life cycle of an object using BIM technology should be investigated according to a scheme where several options for the design of the object should be developed with the final decision. At the same time, BIM technology involves predicting the risks of changes in the conditions of actual construction and operation of the facility, repair systems, and cost-effectiveness assessment over the life cycle of the project. The introduction of a BIM system into the design and construction process has undeniable advantages, as it allows you to instantly access any information about the facility, control the quality of work at all stages, avoid conflicts in the project, and significantly reduce the cost of construction. Keywords: project management, building information modeling, life cycle design.

Project life cycle management in the field of pharmacy

Project life cycle management in the field of pharmacy

Project implementation scenario selection for sustainable project and product lifecycle management. Application of network data envelopment analysis

A method has been proposed to select one of several project implementation variants in the context of sustainable project management. The method should be applied in the phase of the project definition. The projects are viewed across the entire lifecycle of the project and its product. In all the phases, the sustainability aspects should be addressed in a balanced way. The sustainability context implies that different stakeholders will have conflicting opinions on the weights of different variables. The proposed approach is based on network Data Envelopment Analysis that does not require the weights of individual variables as input. Consequently, the proposed method is the first approach allowing users to select a project implementation variant in the context of sustainability and the entire project and product lifecycle, without imposing the weights of individual variables. The proposal is designed for organisations using project sustainable management.

Moderating Influence of Environmental Factors on the Relationship between Participatory project Management Life Cycle and Performance of Mango Farming Projects in Makueni County, Kenya

The objective of this research, based on a PhD thesis, is to highlight the need for crafting a resilient and robust environmental policy for managing the effects of anthropogenic social hazards in numerous mango projects. The rate at which human-caused anthropogenic pressures have deteriorated pristine ecosystems has converted them into multi-faceted areas of environmental concern. Unplanned activities caused by human economic factors have drastically intensified the growth of uncontrolled polluting projects across the globe and in Africa. They influenced climate change, global warming, and desertification in sub-Saharan Africa. This study advocates for a pragmatic and resilient environmental policy that acts as a catalyst for reducing environmental degradation, which stifles long-term economic growth in mango-growing regions. The performance of the Mango projects did not achieve economic efficiency and optimality yields in this research due to variable rainfall, climate change, and global warming, among other natural and human economic consequences. Reduced forest cover resulted in environmental disruption that impacted the well-being of water catchment towers and their self-sustaining and self-replenishing riparian ecosystems. It also endangered the biosphere, the life-support compartment, the only part of unique biotic and abiotic compartments that supply nutrients and support flora and fauna in a wide range of riparian ecosystems. The study examined how environmental factors influenced the relationship between the participatory life cycle and project performance. The study also sought to investigate how “strategic-fit” those project environments in mango zones were due to the emerging existential risks occasioned by the sporadic proliferation of polluting projects on the global and local scene. Data were collected using structured questionnaires, interviews, and observation guides. The pragmatism research paradigm was selected since it collects both quantitative and qualitative data.From the statistical analyses of correlation and regression, results indicated that, with DF (2, 367) =9.23, t=6.511 at the 95 % significance level P=0.000<0.05, r=0.324 and R2= 0.124, depicted, the test was statistically significant and the null hypothesis rejected. The paper recommends designing a resilient environmental policy to manage the adoption of SMART regenerative agriculture on mango farms, with the backup of participatory regulations that guide carbon sequestration measures to control emerging anthropogenic disasters. In this study, mango fruit was adversely affected by extreme weather conditions and erratic environmental changes. Majorly, the environmental changes were triggered and exacerbated by uncontrolled human activities that disrupted the self-replenishing steady state of nature, leading to global warming and climate change in many mango project environments. For this reason, people should have the smallest ecological footprint to enhance environmental justice and foster sustainable development in volatile mango project environments.

A Systematic Review of the Extent to Which BIM Is Integrated into Operation and Maintenance

Although a considerable amount of research has addressed the use of building information modelling (BIM) in facilities management (FM) within the past years, there is limited systematic review on investigating the potentials of BIM within the operation and maintenance (O&M) life cycle phase. Yet, this phase could account for approximately 60% of the total life cycle costs of assets. The purpose of this paper is to conduct a systematic literature review on the application of BIM in the O&M phase to identify current research trends, research gaps and future directions. This study achieves the aforementioned purpose by adopting the preferred reporting items for systematic review and meta-analysis protocols (PRISMA-P). It employs qualitative and quantitative techniques to analyse the articles from a combination of three multi-disciplinary research databases, namely—Scopus, Web of Science and Engineering Village, which also comprises Compendex, InSpec, GeoRef and GeoBase sub-databases. After an in-depth review of 196 selected journal articles, this study systemically presents: (1) bibliometric analyses of the literature in BIM and O&M; (2) research patterns and trends; (3) drivers and barriers to BIM–O&M integration; and (4) research gaps mapped into a standard project management lifecycle to guide future research directions. The content analysis reveals that BIM has mainly been integrated under seven functions: information management (IM), advanced technology (AT), maintenance and asset management (MAM), indoor management (IM), performance assessment (PA), visualisation (V), and lean management (LM). Findings of the study reveal that the UK, USA and China are the top ranked countries with regards to research outputs on BIM–O&M integrations. The majority of BIM integrations within O&M falls under the information management function, whereas the least research output was recorded under lean management. In addition, the majority of studies focused on institutional and infrastructure facility types, but residential, industrial and commercial buildings were underrepresented, despite their disproportionate physical dominance within most societies. Findings also show that potential drivers and barriers for BIM integrations within O&M can be classified into three main categories—technical, organisational, and legal/contractual. It is then concluded that the application of BIM within O&M is still emerging, which further emphasises the need for more studies that address value realization in the context of BIM in O&M, with particular focus on the specific O&M principles for different building types.

Impacts of COVID-19 on construction project management: a life cycle perspective

PurposeThe impacts of COVID-19 on construction projects have attracted much attention in the construction management research community. Nevertheless, a systematic review of these studies is still lacking. The purpose of this paper is to systematically analyze the impacts of COVID-19 on the different stages of a project life-cycle, and comprehensively sort out the epidemic response measures adopted by project participants. In addition, the study also attempts to explore the challenges and opportunities faced by project management practitioners under the context of COVID-19.Design/methodology/approachThis study comprehensively demonstrates the systematic review process of COVID-19 related research in the construction industry, systematically summarizes the research status of the impact of COVID-19 on construction projects, and defines the strategies to deal with COVID-19 in project management; and through the visualization research, determines the current key research topics and future research trends.FindingsThis study identifies 11 construction activities in the project management life cycle that are affected by COVID-19 and finds that the COVID-19 epidemic has the greatest impact on construction workers, construction standards, construction contracts and construction performance. The study further summarizes the six main epidemic countermeasures and mitigation measures taken within the construction industry following the arrival of the epidemic. In addition, the results of this study identify opportunities and future trends in intelligent construction technology, rapid manufacturing engineering and project management in the construction industry in the post-epidemic era through literature results, which also provide ideas for related research.Practical implicationsCOVID-19 has brought severe challenges to society. It is of great significance for the future sustainable development of the construction industry to identify the impact of COVID-19 on all phases of the project and to promote the development of coping strategies by project stakeholders.Originality/valueFirst of all, there is little study comprehensively reviewing the impacts of COVID-19 on the different stages of construction projects and the strategies to deal with the negative impacts. In addition, from a life cycle perspective, the used articles in this study were grouped into different categories based on project stages. This promotes an integrated and comprehensive understanding of historical studies. Moreover, on the basis of a comprehensive review, this paper puts forward future research directions to promote the sustainable development of the construction sector.

Participatory Project Initiation and Performance of Mango Farming Projects in Makueni County, Kenya

The successful implementation of many feasible and viable mango projects depended entirely on how they were initiated before the start of the planning phase of the project. Project initiation phase, being the first stage of the project management life cycle, is a ‘hard-nosed’ strategic fit raison detre, the main reason for justification that kick-starts or brings the project into existence. This article, extracted from the PhD thesis, presents the importance and worthwhileness of project initiation phase managerial framework, since it entails tentative groundwork project appraisals that come just before the project planning phase starts. In principle, project initiation begins the iterative sequencing of the project's core activities, before all other phases of the project begin. Project initiation phase, therefore, is not just a mere ‘tabula rasa’ clean slate, an empty project outlay template, since it entails scouting of project ideas, undertaking of feasibility studies to scan and appraise the unpredictable project environment. In addition, project funding sources, availability of appropriate technology and technical expertise are other key considerations for iterative activation. Furthermore, the start-up of the project implies much more microeconomic multiplier effect of the final return on investment of the project. The first phase of the project life cycle should include the project start-up iterations before the project enters the planning phase. Many mango projects went directly into the planning phase without considering or even undertaking an initial project assessment to determine if they were technically feasible before proceeding with the project. The transition to the planning phase with no known initial project selection criteria of using project appraisal tools, revealed project trajectory dilemmas. The exact starting point of project life for activation of base assemblies due to its paramountcy principle, which scrutinizes the feasibility and viability status of the project, is completely lost. Had the project appraisal been conducted, it would have provided sufficient numerical data indicating whether the project was worth the effort to justify the deployment of human resources and planning. Planning for non-assessed projects that never reached the minimum screening threshold is a waste of time planning for scarce resources that should have been spent elsewhere. Planning, without an adequate investment analysis and without a business case, will amount to planning for failure, even before the consequences of the project begin to unravel. The objective of the study was to establish the influence of participatory project initiation on performance of mango farming projects in Makueni County, Kenya. The study had a sample size of 375 respondents selected from a population of 12,622 using a multistage sampling technique. Descriptive and Inferential statistics were used and F-test and Correlation were the main tools of data analysis. The null hypothesis tested, stated that, there was no significant relationship between participatory project initiation and performance of mango farming projects. The study findings depicted significant correlation between Participatory project initiation and mango performance at 95% confidence level, with results showing DF (2,367), F=12.23, t=1.821 at the level of significance P=0.000<0.05, r= 0.211 and R square= 0.044 and therefore the null hypothesis was rejected. Based on the findings, the study recommends projects to commence with project initiation to enhance mango performance. The study will be beneficial to mango farmers and other stakeholders in highlighting the need to undertake adequate project initiation business case groundwork probe measures. In the long economic project run, the study revealed that mango project's success depended wholly on the way they were firstly initiated. Keywords: Participatory Project Initiation, Performance, Project Management Life Cycle, Sequencing Project Iterative Activities, Project Feasibility Study and Viability, Scouting for Project Ideas, Project Appraisal and Selection Criteria DOI: 10.7176/EJBM/14-6-04 Publication date: March 31 st 2022

Identifying useful project management practices: A mixed methodology approach

This paper describes a mixed methodological research approach for identifying practitioner perceptions of the most useful project management (PM) practices to improve project management performance. By identifying the perceived most useful tools and techniques, as having the most potential for increased contribution to project management performance, practitioners and organizations can select their priorities when improving PM practices. The research involved a programme of thirty interviews with Project Management professionals in Portugal, followed by a global survey. Completed questionnaires were received from 793 practitioners worldwide, covering 75 different countries. The results showed that the top twenty of the list of the most useful tools and techniques is composed of very well-known and widely used tools, such as: progress report; requirements analysis; progress meetings; risk identification; and project scope statement. PM practices in the top of list cover the overall PM life cycle from initiation to project closing, but particular relevance is given to tools and techniques from planning. The areas of knowledge, scope, time, risk, communication and integration, assume a high relevance, each with at least three PM practices on the top of the list.

Assessment and Analysis of Project Management Tools and Techniques in IT company

Today, the project management system is being actively implemented in various areas of government and business activities. The project approach, methodology, tools and techniques of project management are developed, modified and adapted to a specific industry, including IT. The paper discusses the tools and techniques used in project management methodologies: traditional, agile and hybrid. The main purpose of the study is to assess and analyze the most effective and frequently used project management tools and techniques in the practice of an IT company. The options for applying identified in the study project management tools and techniques in each of the methodologies, are considered in detail. As a result, it was developed a model of using project management tools and techniques, ordered by project life cycle phases and project management methodologies.

Research on Unsafe Behavior of Construction Workers Under the Bidirectional Effect of Formal Rule Awareness and Conformity Mentality.

At present, China’s engineering safety management has developed to a certain level, but the number of casualties caused by construction accidents is still increasing in recent years, and the safety problems in the construction industry are still worrying. For purpose of effectively reducing construction workers’ unsafe behavior and improve the efficiency of construction safety management, based on multi-agent modeling, this paper analyzes the influencing factors during construction workers’ cognitive process from the perspective of safety cognition, constructs the interaction and cognition of the agent under the bidirectional effect of formal rule awareness and conformity mentality model, and set behavior rules and parameters through the Net Logo platform for simulation. The results show that: Unsafe behavior of construction workers is related to the failure of cognitive process, and the role of workers’ psychology and consciousness will affect the cognitive process; The higher the level of conformity intention of construction workers, the easier it is to increase the unsafe behavior of the group; Formal rule awareness can play a greater role only when the management standard is at a high level, and can correct the workers’ safety cognition and effectively correct the workers’ unsafe behavior; Under certain construction site environmental risks, the interaction between formal rule awareness and conformity mentality in an appropriate range is conducive to the realization of construction project life cycle management. This study has certain theoretical and practical significance for in-depth understanding of safety cognition and reducing unsafe behavior of construction team.

Project Initiation, Monitoring and Control on Performance of the Regional Pastoral Livelihoods Resilience Project, Kenya

The performance of Regional Pastoral Livelihoods Resilience Project-Kenya is informed by how well the project management understands and manages the key project life cycle concept. Literature provides that over 40% of the projects fail to perform because of lack of poor conceptualization of the project life cycle concept. Thus, the link between project life cycle management and performance of RPLRP-Kenya was brought out in this inquiry. Specifically, the focus of the inquiry was on project initiation and project monitoring & control in relation to performance of RPLRP-Kenya. The accessible target population of the study were 289 National Project Coordinating Unit, County Coordinating Unit, Community leaders, representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock & Fisheries, representatives from the ministry of National Treasury and beneficiaries of the RPLRP-Kenya which were the unit of analysis of the study. The study adopted stratified random sampling to select 165 respondents. The study gathered primary data using questionnaires and interviews. Reliability and validity of the instruments was determined through a pilot study. The analysis of the findings was conducted using descriptive statistics (means and standard deviations) and regression analysis. Before conducting regression analysis, the study conducted diagnostic tests that covered normality test, multicollinearity test and heteroscedasticity. Tabulation and visual aids helped in presenting the evidence of the inquiry. It was shown that project lifecycle management and performance are significantly interconnected. The inquiry came to the conclusion that project lifecycle management significantly shapes the ability of projects to perform. The study recommended that the policy makers in the ministry of Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock & Fisheries should formulate progressive policies that support M&E of other activities RPLRP-Kenya so as to enhance its performance.