Project Application Of Mircrosoft Project For Resource Optimization Of Access Controlled Expressway From Design Chainage 515+300 To 5+520 Kunwani To Sidhra Section Of Nh-44

Abstract

Highway Infrastructure Development In India Faces Persistent Challenges Related To Resource Allocation Inefficiencies, Delays, And Cost Overruns. With The Growing Scale Of National Highway Projects, There Is An Urgent Need To Adopt Advanced Project Management Tools That Can Ensure Optimal Utilization Of Manpower, Machinery, Materials, And Time. This Research Investigates The Application Of Microsoft Project (MSP) Software For Resource Optimization In The Context Of The Chainage 515+300 To 5+520 Kuwani To Sidhra Section Of NH-44. A Detailed Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Was Developed For All Project Components, Including Site Preparation, Earthwork, Subgrade Formation, Pavement Layers (GSB, WMM, DBM, BC), Drainage Structures, Culverts, And Signage. Activities Were Logically Sequenced In MSP With Appropriate Task Dependencies And Durations Based On Realistic Estimates Derived From The Detailed Project Report (DPR) And Comparable Projects In The Region. Resources Were Assigned To Each Activity, And Over Allocations Were Resolved Using MSP’s Resource Leveling Functionality.

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