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Project Methodologies in Construction Report

   

Added on  2020-04-15

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Running head: PROJECT MANAGEMENTProject ManagementName of Student-Name of University-Author’s Note-

1PROJECT MANAGEMENT1. Project MethodologiesDefinition of Project MethodologiesIn the construction, military defense and engineering sector, the activities of projectmanagement takes place on informal basis and ad-hoc basis. Until 1950’s, the projectmanagement activities were formal and disciplined which began to redefine and are used towidespread among all organizations (Schwalbe, 2015). The approaches of project managementmethodologies are used to manage the work that are used to specify the way in which themethods are used to initiate, make plan and also execute projects. There are many methods thatare involved in project management. The methods are stated as follows:Agile Methodology: The Agile methodology is used to deliver the work whatever is done bycollaborating in an iterative way (Heldman, 2015). The agile methodology aims in teamempowerment, encourages involvement of customers and also manages risk and change allthrough the project life cycle. The main focus of the agile methodology mainly involves indevelopment of the teams, monitoring projects and also response to changes along with thecontinued communication which is an important aspect all through the life cycle of the project. Scrum Methodology: The scrum methodology is used to enable a small, self managing and crossfunctional team so that they can deliver fast. Kanban Methodology: This methodology in project management helps to improve the speed andthe quality of the delivery that is done. This is done by increasing the visibility of the work that isin progress and by limiting the process of multi tasking.

2PROJECT MANAGEMENTScrumban Methodology: This methodology limits the work that is in progress in the same waythat is in Kanban along with stand up like Scrum.Lean Methodology: This methodology is used for eliminating and streamlining waste so that theycan deliver more with less effort. XP Methodology: This methodology is known as extreme programming methodology which isused to ensure the quality of the project robustly. Waterfall Methodology: The waterfall methodology is used for planning the projects and thenexecutes them through all the phases. The teams are the most important part of the waterfallmethod. Using the teams is considered to be an important aspect in waterfall methodology ofproject management (Mir & Pinnington, 2014). The team helps to establish clear timeliness andto fulfill goals are the key focus of this method. There are different modules and aspects in whichteams are assigned in the project they are involved in. Teams are assigned to take responsibilityin the project so that the goals are received or the tasks that are assigned are completed (Turner,2016). This method believes that to change the scope of the project and communications of theproblems are not only enough for managing the project. PRINCE2: The method of PRINCE2 is mainly used to control the project management whichleaves nothing for the chance to happen. PMBOK: By applying universal standards to the waterfall methodology, PMBOK is organized. Role of Project Methodologies in Project ManagementThe project management methodologies are used to specify the tasks that are needed tobe noted and when the methods are to be performed so that the use of resource and time is

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