The Control Resources process should be performed continuously in all project phases and

throughout the project life cycle. The resources needed for the project should be assigned

and released at the right time, right place, and right amount for the project to continue

without delays. The Control Resources process is concerned with physical resources such as

equipment, materials, facilities, and infrastructure. Team members are addressed in the

Manage Team process.  

The Control Resources techniques discussed here are those used most frequently on

projects. There are many others that may be useful on certain projects or in some

application areas.  

Updating resource allocation requires knowing what actual resources have been used to

date and what is still needed. This is done mainly by reviewing the performance usage to date.

 Control Resources is concerned with:  

  • * Monitoring resource expenditures,  

  • * Identifying and dealing with resource shortage/surplus in a timely manner,  

  • * Ensuring that resources are used and released according to the plan and project needs,  

  • * Informing appropriate stakeholders if any issues arise with relevant resources,  

  • * Influencing the factors that can create resources utilization change, and  

  • * Managing the actual changes as they occur.