Hi All
I had a debate with someone today about the value of CPM and float (as well as constraining the handover dates) and was wondering what my peers thought?
While 4D planning is first prize, my projects are not able to wait until a model is built (very fast track where I live) and while it looks snazzy, is there benefits to it? I understand it helps with claims and clash issues but does that mean CPM and resourcing is obsolete?
Its an interesting question to programme without a constraint, I use both CPM as well as a float analysis (losing float on the near critical and far critical items) plus resource histogrammes and levelling to do programmes as well as analyse programmes.
If the programme belongs to the contractor (as a lot of contracts are stating) and the programmer is not using CPM or constraints, how does a client get assurance the project will be completed in time?
From a personal stance, I prefer knowing in advance where the critical items will arise and that for me means CPM and resource histograms are still my main aspect of analysis. Are there new trends?
Awaiting your opinion with interest :)