Earned Value Management is a project management tool that uses information based on cost, schedule and work performance to define the current status of the project. EVM helps the manager to extrapolate current trends to predict their likely final effect. This method is proved effective in cost control. The Primavera is project management software which enables users to track and analyze performance of project. The Report wizard in primavera creates customized reports that extract specific data

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... rom its database. The paper outlines the basic principles of the EVM & how it can be used successfully for particular project with help of primavera. Also some benefits and complications of EVM with reference to Indian construction sector.