PROJECT PROGRESS MEASUREMENT

NABILA ARIFANNISA

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WHAT IS PROGRESS MEASUREMENT AND WHY IT IS IMPORTANT?

KEY COMPONENT
The measurement and analysis of degree of
progress based on measurement quantity as well
Key
as its budget, which is the same as budgeted Performance
cost work performed (BCWP) of Cost/Schedule Indicators
(KPIs)
Control Systems (C/SCS).
Key
Progress measurement in project management Key
Performance
Performance
refers to the systematic process of tracking and Indicators Indicators
(KPIs)
assessing the advancement of a project toward (KPIs)

its objectives and milestones.

PROGRESS
It involves collecting data on project MEASUREMENT
performance and comparing it to the baseline
plan to determine if the project is on track,
ahead, or behind schedule Key Key
Performance Performance
Indicators Indicators
(KPIs) (KPIs)
Key
Performance
Indicators
(KPIs)
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MEASURE PROJECT PERFORMANCE
1. Fixed Formula:
The Fixed Formula method refers to a predetermined calculation that expresses project completion based on a
fixed set of rules or formulas, often utilizing a simplistic model to ascertain earned value based on the total
planned value. This approach is straightforward but may not take into account variations in actual progress or changes
in project dynamics.

2. Weighted Milestones:
This method assigns different weights to various project milestones based on their importance or the amount of
work involved. By assigning weights, project managers can provide a more nuanced view of progress, reflecting
how much of the total project has been completed upon reaching each milestone. For instance, if a critical milestone
accounts for a larger portion of the project's value, it will contribute more significantly to the total completion
percentage.

3. Percent Complete:
The Percent Complete method involves estimating the percentage of work completed at any given point in time.
This approach relies on subjective assessments from team members or project managers regarding how much of each
task or deliverable has been finished.

4. Level of Effort (LOE):

Level of Effort refers to activities that do not result in discrete, quantifiable deliverables, such as project
management support or administrative tasks. In tracking LOE, project performance is reported as a function of
time or resource allocation rather than completed work.
For example, if a project manager spends a specific number of hours managing tasks, that effort can be reflected as a
percentage of the total expected effort.

5. Percent Complete with Gates:

This technique involves measuring project progress in terms of percent complete at predefined gates or decision
points. A gate is a point in the project lifecycle where progress is reviewed, and decisions are made about whether
to continue, adjust, or halt the project. This method adds structure to project monitoring, ensuring that performance is
assessed at critical stages, providing an opportunity to realign resources, strategies, and objectives as necessary.

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PROGRESS MEASUREMENT
METHOD & TARGET
For more accurate progress management, it is
necessary to apply various measurement methods
with considering the characteristics of a work item
and a project, and objective criteria are essential in
this process.

Table 1. suggested various measurement methods

and targets in progress management

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SAMPLE OF
PROJECT RULES OF PROGRESS
EPC NEWSHIPBUILDING PROJECT
PROGRESS MEASUREMENT (RULES OF PROGRESS)
DISCIPLINE DESCRIPTION STEP 1 2 3 4 5

Activity Designed Class App Owner App IFC

Key/Yard Plan & Vendor Dwg
Weight
30% 25% 25% 20%
Factor %
ENGINEERING
Activity Designed
Production Drawing
Weight
100%
Factor %

Technical Material Material

Activity Contract Shipment
Evaluation Arrival Ident
PROCUREMENT Procurement Items
Weight
25% 25% 20% 15% 15%
Factor %

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EPC NEWSHIPBUILDING PROJECT
PROGRESS MEASUREMENT (RULES OF PROGRESS)
DISCIPLINE DESCRIPTION STEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Identify Milestone or Preparation Activity (Signing Contract, KOM, First Steel Cutting, Keel Laying, Launching, Yard Test, Inclining test, Sea Trial,
General Work & Preparation Activity
Punch List Clearance, and Delivery

Activity FABRICATION ASSEMBLY ERECTION

Blasting & Final

Marking & Deform Deform Final
Hull Construction Sub-Activity Shop Bending Fit-up Welding Inspection Fit-Up Welding
Cutting Check Check Inspection
Primer (Class &
Weight
5% 5% 5% 15% 20% 5% 5% 10% 15% 10% 5%
Factor %

VACUUM AT GNRL.
Activity PREP INT.CHECK ACCEPTED
ASSEMBLY CHECK
Leak Test
Weight
10% 5% 35% 40% 10%
Factor %
BLAST/SWP/
FINAL
Activity POWER CLEANING 1ST COAT 2ND COAT 3RD COAT
INSPECT
TOOLS
Painting Work
Weight
25% 10% 20% 20% 20% 5%
Factor %

Activity FABRICATION INSTALLATION PRESS TEST

Insulation &
Accept
Install / Fit Cover Plate
Support / Inspect / Pressure Chemical &
Piping Work Sub-Activity Fit Up Welding Inspect Up
Welding Routing Test Flushing
Onboard
Weight
15% 15% 5% 20% 10% 8% 10% 5% 2% 10%
Factor %

Activity FABRICATION INSTALLATION ON BOARD

Welding & Fit-up On Fitting & System Final

Hull Outfitting Work Sub-Activity Fit-up Painting Final Insp. Install Testing
Check Board Alignment Connect Inspection
CONSTRUCTION
Weight
5% 10% 5% 10% 5% 10% 20% 10% 10% 15%
Factor %

Fit-up & System

Activity Loading Testing Accept
Machinery Outfitting Alignment Connect
(Main Equipment & Independent
Tank) Weight
20% 25% 20% 25% 10%
Factor %

Fit-up Welding Fit-up Welding

Activity Accept
Fabrication Fabrication Install Install
Machinery Outfitting
(Seating/Foundation Equipment)
Weight
15% 25% 20% 30% 10%
Factor %

Activity Fabrication Installation Accepted

Electrical
(Electrical & Electronic Steel
Work) Weight
40% 50% 10%
Factor %

Activity Wiring Line Check Connecting

Electrical
(Cabling)
Weight
60% 30% 10%
Factor %

Activity Installation Function Accepted

Electrical
(Electrical & Electronic
Equipment) Weight
60% 30% 10%
Factor %

Loading on
Activity Final Inspect
Board

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Spare Part & Inventory
Weight
Factor %
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ONSHORE CIVIL WORKS
ONSHORE CIVIL WORKS - PROGRESS MEASUREMENT (RULES OF PROGRESS)
DISCIPLINE DESCRIPTION STEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Site Site Temporary
CIVIL Preparatory Works Activity
Preparation Investigation Office

Weight
20% 45% 35%
Factor %

Survey & Temporary Temporary

CIVIL Site Preparation Activity Mob/Demob
Setting Out Road Access

Weight
5% 5% 10% 80%
Factor %

Climatology/
Soil Topography Seismic Bathymetric
CIVIL Site Investigation Activity Hydrology
Investigation Survey Hazard Study Study
Survey

Weight
55% 30% 5% 5% 5%
Factor %

Temporary Facilities Structure Architectural Finishing

CIVIL Activity Preparation Earth Work
(Warehouse) Work Work Work

Weight
10% 20% 30% 30% 10%
Factor %

Temporary Facilities Concrete Finishing

CIVIL Activity Preparation Earth Work Foundation
(Office) Work Work

Weight
5% 10% 15% 50% 20%
Factor %

CIVIL Temporary Work Road Activity Sub Grade Sub Base Base Coarse

Weight
40% 30% 30%
Factor %
Pile
NDE/Penetrat
CIVIL Piling Works Activity Marking Installation/D Welding Joint PDA Test
ion Test
riving
Weight
10% 70% 5% 5% 10%
Factor %

CIVIL Earth Works Activity Pile Cut Off Excavation Inspection

Weight
10% 80% 10%
Factor %

Lean Embedded Inspection & Test Result

CIVIL Structure Foundation Activity Rebar Form Work Concrete
Concrete Material test & Curing

Weight
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OFFSHORE COMPONENTS FABRICATION
PROGRESS MEASUREMENT (RULES OF PROGRESS)
DISCIPLINE DESCRIPTION STEP 1 2 3 4 5 6

Structural Cut Plates Activity Cut Grind/Bevel QC

Weight
40% 55% 5%
Factor %

Plate Long Seam

Structural Rolling Work Activity Rolling Girth Weld QC
Preparation Welds

Weight
10% 25% 30% 30% 5%
Factor %

Cut and
Structural Brace Activity Fit-up Welded QC
Cope

Weight
30% 25% 40% 5%
Factor %

Fit-up at Weld at
Structural Beam Line Activity Square Cut Cope QC
Splice Splice

Weight
20% 25% 20% 30% 5%
Factor %

Structural Plate Girders Activity Cut Plate Fit up Weld QC

Weight
15% 35% 50% 5%
Factor %

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STRUCTURE COMPONENT FABRICATION
PROGRESS MEASUREMENT (RULES OF PROGRESS)
DISCIPLINE DESCRIPTION STEP 1 2 3 4 5 6

Structural Fab & Assembly Work Activity Fit up Weld QC

Weight
40% 55% 5%
Factor %

Rigging &
Structural Structural Installation Activity Fitup Welding QC
Lifting

Weight
15% 25% 55% 5%
Factor %

Set in place
Structural Heavy Lift Activity Pre-Rig/Lift Transport
& Derig

Weight
15% 25% 60%
Factor %

Cut and
Structural Handrail/Ladder Activity Weldout QC
Fitup

Weight
40% 55% 5%
Factor %

Cut and
Structural, Piping Support Fabrication Activity Weldout QC
Fitup

Weight
40% 55% 5%
Factor %

Structural, Piping Support Installation Activity Fit up Welding QC

Weight
40% 55% 5% 10
Factor %
PIPING ACTIVITIES
PROGRESS MEASUREMENT (RULES OF PROGRESS)
DISCIPLINE DESCRIPTION STEP 1 2 3 4 5 6

Piping Spool Fabrication Activity Prep & Fitup Welding NDT/QC

Weight
30% 60% 10%
Factor %

Piping Spool Installation (CS) Activity Hung Fit up Welded NDT/QC

Weight
20% 25% 50% 5%
Factor %

Piping
Piping Field Run Piping Activity Preparation Hung Fitup QC
Installed

Weight
10% 35% 35% 15% 5%
Factor %

Spools Installation - Non Fitup/Bondin Piping

Piping Activity Hung QC
Metallic g Installed

Weight
25% 50% 20% 5%
Factor %

Flush and Pressure Dewater / Re-

Piping Hydrotest Activity Preparation QC
Fill Test Dry instatement

Weight
15% 10% 35% 5% 30% 5%
Factor %

Piping Valves Installation Activity Prep Install QC

Weight
15% 80% 5%
Factor %

Piping Valve Testing Activity Prep Testing QC

Weight
15% 80% 5%
Factor %

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PROGRESS MEASUREMENT (RULES OF PROGRESS) PAINTING, MECH, EIT & OTHERS
DISCIPLINE DESCRIPTION STEP 1 2 3 4
Lift & Set in
Mechanical Equipment Installation Activity Prep Weld/Bolt QC
Place

Weight
20% 35% 40% 5%
Factor %

Painting Blasting & Painting Activity Blast/Prime 2nd Coat Top Coat QC

Weight
20% 25% 50% 5%
Factor %

Install
Electrical Cable Tray Activity Install Tray QC
Covers

Weight
80% 15% 5%
Factor %

Set in place
Electrical Electrical Equipment Activity Prep QC
and Fix

Weight
15% 80% 5%
Factor %

Dressed /
Electrical Cables Activity Pulled QC
Marked

Weight
70% 25% 5%
Factor %

Glanded
Electrical Cable Glanding Activity Glanded to QC
from

Weight
50% 45% 5%
Factor %
Terminated
Terminated
from (incl
Electrical Test and Terminate Cables Activity Cable tested to (incl core QC
core
markers)
markers)
Weight
20% 40% 35% 5%
Factor %
Physical
Load Out & Sea
Loadout and Tiedown Activity Preparation loadout Tiedown QC
Fastening
operation
Weight
60% 20% 15% 5% Project Progress Measurement - Nabila Arifannisa
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Factor %
CONCLUSION
Effective measurement of project progress is an essential aspect of successful
project management. By systematically tracking progress, we can accurately
quantify the achievements that can be billed to our clients, ensuring timely
payments and enabling the continuation of our project initiatives.

Why is this significant?

The claims process is integral to securing the necessary funding for critical project
components, including the completion of vendor drawings, procurement of
equipment, and importantly, the distribution of monthly salaries . This financial flow
is vital for maintaining project momentum and team morale.

The previous slides reflect my extensive professional journey, encompassing

experiences in shipbuilding, onshore oil and gas Engineering, Procurement, and
Construction (EPC), power generation facilities, and my current role. Each of these
experiences has greatly contributed to my understanding and appreciation of
effective progress measurement.

Overall, embracing robust progress measurement techniques has not only enhanced
my project outcomes but has also allowed me to grow as a professional in this
dynamic field. I look forward to continuing to build on these lessons in future
projects.

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SHOUT OUT TO YOU YOUNG PLANNING ENGINEER!
Your ability to communicate effectively will leave a lasting impact on those
around you.

THANK YOU

Note :
Additionally, I would like to share that I am currently compiling a comprehensive list of my project activities to establish rules of
progress by discipline and project industry for future reference. If you are interested in learning more about this initiative, please
feel free to comment on this post, and I will share the information with you via direct message once it's completed
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