Question 1

What is the Critical Path Method (CPM) used for in construction project management?

Accepted Answer

CPM identifies the longest sequence of dependent tasks that determines the minimum project duration. Any delay in critical path activities directly delays project completion.

Question 2

What does 'float' (also called slack) mean in a project schedule?

Accepted Answer

Float is the amount of time an activity can be delayed without delaying the project completion date. Activities on the critical path have zero float.

Question 3

What is a Gantt chart and how is it used in construction project management?

Accepted Answer

A Gantt chart is a bar chart that displays project tasks along a timeline, showing start and end dates for each activity. It provides a visual overview of the project schedule and task durations.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a schedule baseline in project management?

Accepted Answer

A schedule baseline is the approved original project schedule used as a reference point to measure and report actual schedule performance. Deviations from the baseline indicate delays or early completions.

Question 5

What is 'crashing' a schedule in construction project management?

Accepted Answer

Crashing is a schedule compression technique that adds resources (labor, equipment) to critical path activities to shorten the project duration, typically at an increased cost.

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