Vico in digital environment

Abstract

In a project Management environment a tool is an aid that can help the project team to effectively manage different task or activities. These activities can be in some ways be related to some of the PMBOK subject groups; Integration, stakeholder, scope, recourses, time, cost, risk, quality and procurement.

Some tools have a computer software, in this case VICO is a construction-oriented software that can be used in a digital environment and can help the project manager to perform different task or activities in a construction project.

This article will describe how procurement can be undertaken in a digital environment compared with the traditional ways of procurement described in the PMBOK1. How VICO as a digital tool can be used in the digital project environment aligned with PMBOK subject groups within procurement.

First a short introduction on the construction industry and how the industry are being digitalized, and why this has an effect on the way we are planning our construction projects. Then the big idea behind the theory of Project procurement management aligned with the PMBOK, and what the project manager should apply to ensure a good harmony between buyer and supplier. Afterwards the application on how this can be done by using computer software as VICO. At last the limitations with critical reflection will be done upon the topic.