Abstract :
Summary form only given, as follows. The author examines integrated project management control systems for information and performance management and considers the major steps towards future developments. He identifies the project control objectives, the information required to meet these objectives and some techniques used. Integrated tools for information management are considered in terms of technical content, the control of project changes, and their use in performance management. Relational databases and CAD are briefly discussed. An ideal fully integrated and flexible solution is proposed, consisting of the traditional project control tools combined with a relational database with facilities for interactive and dynamic project changes. The author concludes that improved computer portability allied with the increased processing power of the local workstation and greater software integration and scope will provide more effective project control in the future
