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

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    Publication type
    Journal article
    Author
    Zohrehvandi, Shakib
    Vanhoucke, Mario
    Khalilzadeh, Mohammad
    Publication Year
    2020
    Journal
    International Journal of Energy Sector Management
    Publication Volume
    14
    Publication Issue
    6
    Publication Begin page
    1123
    Publication End page
    1142
    
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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.
    Keyword
    Energy Sector, Wind Farm Project, Project Buffer and Resource Management (PBRM) Model, Project Buffer Sizing and Buffer Consumption Monitoring, Resource Management
    Knowledge Domain/Industry
    Operations & Supply Chain Management
    Special Industries : Energy
    DOI
    10.1108/IJESM-10-2019-0025
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12127/6590
    ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
    10.1108/IJESM-10-2019-0025
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