Project management is a crucial aspect when doing a new activity such as the construction of buildings and other structures. Management is necessary for scheduling of activities, doing the work breakdown structures, allocation of resources, and monitoring the progress (Mir and Pinnington). Technology has enabled the use of computer software in project management, unlike in the past when projects were done manually without involving any software or computing technology.
In the past projects were done based on the design and the understanding of the engineer and other developers involved. Some of the constructions of the past were pyramids and ships, which were done without using any computer software. The designers did the design, estimated the required resources, and then started working on the project with just assumptions that the resources and allocated time could be enough. Some of the engineers based their plans on the projects that had been done, which was helpful because it gave almost an accurate estimation of required resources and time. The resources provided and time taken for the project was compared to those for other projects to match that of the already completed projects. If it was a new project, it could be done using estimates, and then the people could strive to work according to the set schedules. The rate of success for these projects at times was high because the allowed time was unlimited; hence, there was room for multiple adjustments.
In the current world, technology is used in project management. Computer software such as MS Project is used to allocate resources and schedule the progress of a project. The rate of success of the current projects is high compared to the past because of the efficiency of the systems (Mir and Pinnington). Using software is a more successful way of managing a project because the whole project is simulated before the start of the actual work. During a simulation, all the milestones are established and necessary changes are done to avoid any challenges to the actual implementation.
Work Cited
Mir, FarzanaAsad, and Ashly H. Pinnington. "Exploring the Value of Project Management: Linking Project Management Performance and Project Success". International Journal of Project Management 32.2 (2014): 202-217. Web.
