GASPRO International Journal of Eminent Scholars

This study explored the roles of network analysis in building projects, exploring its strategic adoption and challenges. The study mentioned that the construction industry is a complex ecosystem where the success of building projects hinges on meticulous planning, efficient resource allocation, and timely execution. In this intricate landscape, network analysis emerges as a powerful tool that provides strategic frameworks for optimising project schedules, managing dependencies, and mitigating risks. In carrying out this research, numerous subheads were taken into account, some of which included the concept of network analysis, the concept of building projects, and types of network analysis for building projects.  The study mentioned the types of network analysis for building projects to include the critical path method (CPM), program evaluation/review technique (PERT), and dependency structure matrix (DSM), among many others. It further mentioned project scheduling, time management, resource optimisation, and cost control, among many others to be the roles of network analysis in building projects. The study mentioned the strategic ways of using network analysis for building projects to include, among others, developing a comprehensive project plan and identifying critical tasks/dependencies. Moreover, the challenges encountered using network analysis for building projects as highlighted in the study included: complexity in large-scale projects and time-consuming data collection/analysis. The research also proffered mitigations to the challenges encountered using network analysis for building projects to include simplifying complex projects and investing in training/capacity building. The study concluded that the construction industry demands meticulous planning, efficient resource allocation, and timely execution for project success. One of the recommendations was that to maximise the benefits of network analysis in building projects, stakeholders should invest in training and capacity-building initiatives.

Keywords: Network Analysis and Building Project, Strategic Adoption and Challenges