Association Between Brands and Attributes of Various Project Management Softwares Used in the Construction Industry : A Correspondence Analysis
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Ashish A. Linge
Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, Manoharbhai Patel College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Sakoli, District Bhandara - 441 802, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur, Maharashtra
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3587-8940
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Nikesh P. Bihare
Research Scholar, Department of Commerce, Manoharbhai Patel College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Sakoli, District Bhandara - 441 802, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur, Maharashtra
https://orcid.org/0009-0007-5265-4961
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Baldeo B. Kakde
Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, Manoharbhai Patel College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Sakoli, District Bhandara - 441 802, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur, Maharashtra
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2010-503X
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https://doi.org/10.17010/ijce/2026/v9i1/176027Keywords:
Correspondence analysis, construction, PMIS, project management, software.Publication Chronology: Paper Submission Date : December 19, 2025 ; Paper sent back for Revision : April 12, 2026 ; Paper Acceptance Date : April 18, 2026 ; Paper Published Online : June 5, 2026.
Abstract
The present study aims to examine the association between various brands of various project management softwares used in the construction industry and their attributes. A survey of 164 project managers working in various organizations in the construction, manufacturing, chemical, and information technology industry was conducted. The data were gathered from project management professionals working in various organisation in seven different countries viz; India, the USA, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Netherlands, Egypt, and Germany. Correspondence analysis was conducted to analyze the data by using SPSS software. The results show that Primavera 6 and Microsoft Project are preferred by project managers to perform schedule management activities in the construction industry. For performing cost management and contract management functions, the project managers were found to prefer Primavera Unifier, SAP, Deltek, and EcoSys. For performing ‘risk management’ function, the project managers prefer Primavera risk analysis software. The results of this research study would be useful to the professionals working in the construction industry to select appropriate brands of PMIS for performing a specific project management activity in the construction industry.
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