Planning project closure phase in combined cycle power plant projects

Zohrehvandi, Shakib; Khalilzadeh, Mohammad; Hajizadeh, Maryam; Cheraghi, Esmail

doi:10.1016/j.procs.2017.11.038

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“…Often in the closing phase of the project there are various problems related to insufficient budget, lack of resources, requests from stakeholders that can not be resolved in time (Zohrehvandi, Khalilzadeh, Hajizadeh, & Cheraghi, 2017). It goes without saying that the success of this stage is influenced by the successful completion of the previous stages, there is a need for clear planning of resources, time and costs, as well as simple documentation that is easy to understand by each member of the project team.…”

Section: Conceptual Delimitations Regarding the Closing Stage Of The Projectsmentioning

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The Particularities of the Closing Processes of Project in the Context of Sustainability Requirements

Caibula

Militaru

Tamas

et al. 2021

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The closing processes of the projects influenced their performance from the perspective of how the transfer of competences and resources was managed between the different categories involved. The focus of the efforts of the project teams on the processes of beginning and developing the projects generates a weaker involvement in the closing of the projects, and this aspect is frequently to the disadvantage of the beneficiaries. The present research paper is a systematic review and aims to highlight the need for an integrated approach to the processes of project completion, in the context of the sustainability requirements imposed by the owners. The obtained results can give a complete image to the future project managers who can thus know the particularities of the closing processes, even from the testing and acceptance phase.

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Section: Conceptual Delimitations Regarding the Closing Stage Of The Projectsmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Particularities of the Closing Processes of Project in the Context of Sustainability Requirements

Caibula

Militaru

Tamas

et al. 2021

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“…Cheraghi et al (2017) developed a mathematical programming model for planning and scheduling of construction projects. Zohrehvandi et al (2017) presented a scientific procedure for planning and scheduling of the closing phase in a combined cycle power plant project.…”

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A project buffer and resource management model in energy sector; a case study in construction of a wind farm project

Zohrehvandi

Vanhoucke

Khalilzadeh

2020

IJESM

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Purpose This study aims to introduce an efficient project buffer and resource management (PBRM) model for project resource leveling and project buffer sizing and controlling of project buffer consumption of a wind power plant project to achieve a more realistic project duration. Design/methodology/approach The methodology of this research consists of three main phases. In the first phase of the research methodology, resource leveling is done in the project and resource conflicts of activities are identified. In the second phase, the project critical chain is determined, and the appropriate size of the project buffer is specified. In the third phase of the methodology, buffer consumption is controlled and monitored during the project implementation. After using the PBRM method, the results of this project were compared with those of the previous projects. Findings According to the obtained results, it can be concluded that using PBRM model in this wind turbine project construction, the project duration became 25 per cent shorter than the scheduled duration and also 29 per cent shorter than average duration of previous similar projects. Research limitations/implications One of the major problems with projects is that they are not completed according to schedule, and this creates time delays and losses in the implementation of projects. Today, as projects in the energy sector, especially renewable projects, are on the increase and also we are facing resource constraint in the implementation of projects, using scheduling techniques to minimize delays and obtain more realistic project duration is necessary. Practical implications This research was carried out in a wind farm project. In spite of the initial plan duration of 142 days and average duration of previous similar projects of 146 days, the project was completed in 113 days. Originality/value This paper introduces a practical project buffer and resource management model for project resource leveling, project buffer sizing and buffer consumption monitoring to reach a more realistic schedule in energy sector. This study adds to the literature by proposing the PBRM model in renewable energy sector.

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“…Duffy and Thomas [26] also stated that poor planning leads to underestimation of resources which inevitably leads to inefficiencies and delays. Project closure is a significant and mandatory process, particularly in mega projects [27].…”

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Project Management Practice in Groundwater Construction Project in Ghana

Frimpong¹,

Oluwoye²

2018

AJMSE

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The implementation of good project management practice effectively, is a way of improving future projects especially in groundwater construction projects. The lack of good project management principles may cause project delays, and higher costs. A fundamental principle of project management is that any project, regardless of its size or type, consists of three components: scope, budget, and schedule. The purpose of this paper is to investigate and examine how project Management practice in groundwater construction projects in Ghana. The research focuses on the issues of management practice in groundwater construction projects in order to recommend ways of improving management practices. The data were collected through a questionnaire survey sent to the managers, consultants and client's representative who had been involved in the construction of groundwater projects in Ghana. The survey covered the project management lifecycle: project initiation, planning, executing, monitoring/controlling the closing/evaluating processes of the project. The result of the data analysis reveals that: all three groups (managers, consultant and clients representative) generally agreed that most of the problems in the groundwater construction projects are human and management related. Furthermore, the results indicated that most of the projects did not have project management processes and procedures. The paper concludes with recommendations that the scope of the project is defined and a project management plan is developed be taken in the early stages (conceptual and planning, and evaluating phases) of the groundwater construction projects.

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Planning project closure phase in combined cycle power plant projects

Cited by 13 publications

References 17 publications

The Particularities of the Closing Processes of Project in the Context of Sustainability Requirements

The Particularities of the Closing Processes of Project in the Context of Sustainability Requirements

A project buffer and resource management model in energy sector; a case study in construction of a wind farm project

Project Management Practice in Groundwater Construction Project in Ghana

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