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Time Management—A Design-Build Builder's Perspective, Srinath Pai Kasturi, Douglas D. Gransberg

Douglas D. Gransberg

Time management in design-build construction encompasses efficient project management controls, scheduling and execution of the contract as agreed upon by the parties. Time management is one of the prime areas of concern to the builder and his team. It plays an important role in shaping the progress of projects and thus is decisive in determining its course. This article explains the importance of time management in construction. Time management techniques on a (builder prime, architect subcontract) design build project from a builders perspective are presented. The builder ideally has to prioritize his tasks based on the resources and manpower of …