Assessment of Line of balance planning technique for construction project planning and control in Nigeria.

• Author(s): Edward Oladigbolu ; Adegbite Soliu A. ; Ajagunna Adeleke M. ; Ajeigbe Joseph O. ; Oloro Opeyemi N.; Omosebi Oluwatoyin F
• Paper ID: 1703253
• Page: 109-116
• Published Date: 12-03-2022
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 5 Issue 9 March-2022

Abstract

Project planning requires proper planning in which risk are minimized, resources are effectively utilized, and project monitoring is made easy. However, project planning tools and technique are important component of actualizing a project. It is evident that Line of balance as a project method is not commonly used by professionals in the field, hence a need to conduct this study. This paper analysed line of balance, its method, description, diagrams, and questionnaire findings as well as recommendation. The study employed quantitative data; a total of 55questionnaires were administered via e-platform to randomly selected personnel in different disciplines, there are three sections in the questionnaire; the first section is bio data; the second section is the level of efficiency in planning project and the third section is the most effective in terms of speed of delivery. The findings revealed that the Line of Balance method remains unused. Finally, the research suggested strategies in addressing the findings which include to use all project planning methods, both employees and employers, enlightenment line of balance method on e-media and materials and line of balance should be given more recognition and put into practice.

Keywords

project, project planning, management process, line of balance, linear scheduling method,

Citations

IRE Journals:
Edward Oladigbolu , Adegbite Soliu A. , Ajagunna Adeleke M. , Ajeigbe Joseph O. , Oloro Opeyemi N.; Omosebi Oluwatoyin F "Assessment of Line of balance planning technique for construction project planning and control in Nigeria." Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 5 Issue 9 2022 Page 109-116

IEEE:
Edward Oladigbolu , Adegbite Soliu A. , Ajagunna Adeleke M. , Ajeigbe Joseph O. , Oloro Opeyemi N.; Omosebi Oluwatoyin F "Assessment of Line of balance planning technique for construction project planning and control in Nigeria." Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 5(9)