{"id":59323,"date":"2025-03-18T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.projectmanager.com\/?p=59323"},"modified":"2026-04-27T11:22:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T16:22:38","slug":"resource-constraints-in-project-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.projectmanager.com\/blog\/resource-constraints-in-project-management","title":{"rendered":"Overcoming Resource Constraints in Project Management: Examples, Techniques &#038; More"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Resources are what you need to execute your project plan\u2014people, equipment and materials. Managing those resources, and their constraints, is part of how you deliver a successful project.<\/p>\n<p>Each task in your project plan will have <a href=\"\/blog\/quick-guide-resource-management\">project resources<\/a> like\u00a0people, time and a budget attached. Therefore, you must know their availability to schedule them. That&#8217;s a resource constraint, and project managers must learn how to manage those constraints in order to keep the project moving forward.<\/p>\n<h2>What Are Resource Constraints?<\/h2>\n<p>A resource constraint is any limitation and\/or risk associated with project resources. Identifying these resource management constraints is an essential <a href=\"\/guides\/resource-management\">resource planning<\/a> activity which occurs during project planning phase. Resource constraints are roadblocks that can derail your project and prevent successful delivery.<\/p>\n<p>Constraints impact every aspect of the project life cycle. In fact, the most common constraints in project management are referred to as the <a href=\"\/blog\/triple-constraint-project-management-time-scope-cost\">triple constraint<\/a>; time, cost and scope. Projects have a budget (cost), a deadline (time) and the project manager must know exactly what the project will include (scope).<\/p>\n<div class=\"template-download-holder\">\n\t<div class=\"template-download-image-holder\">\n\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Resource-Plan-Template-Excel-image.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Resource-Plan-Template-Excel-image.png 1600w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Resource-Plan-Template-Excel-image-600x338.png 600w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Resource-Plan-Template-Excel-image-300x169.png 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Resource-Plan-Template-Excel-image-768x432.png 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Resource-Plan-Template-Excel-image-1536x864.png 1536w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Resource-Plan-Template-Excel-image-450x253.png 450w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Resource-Plan-Template-Excel-image-384x216.png 384w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Resource-Plan-Template-Excel-image-800x451.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/>\t<\/div><p class=\"intro\">Get your free<\/p>\n<h3>Resource Planning Template<\/h3>\n<p class=\"subtitle\">\n\tUse this free Resource Planning Template  for Excel to manage your projects better.<\/p>\n\t\t<button type=\"button\" data-file-id=\"68150\" data-categoryname=\"In blog post\" class=\"button green template-lightbox-trigger-68150\">Download Excel File<\/button>\n\t<\/div> \n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>The Potential Impact of Resource Constraints<\/h2>\n<p>Resource constraints are most often associated with cost. The<a href=\"\/training\/create-and-manage-project-budget\"> project budget<\/a> determines the experience and skills of the team you assemble, as well as the nonhuman resources you can acquire.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why availability is such an important component of resource constraints. Without managing resource availability and <a href=\"\/blog\/resource-allocation\">resource allocation<\/a> during a project, you can quickly find yourself with excellent materials\u2014but no team to use them. (Or, an expert team that doesn\u2019t have the equipment it needs to execute its tasks.)<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, cost, availability and access are all tightly woven with managing resource constraints in a project. This is especially impactful on a project when the project manager is responsible for teams that are distributed geographically, which can further complicate the resource management process.<\/p>\n<p>Managing your project resources and having the tools to quickly allocate what&#8217;s needed is what project management software does. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.projectmanager.com\">ProjectManager<\/a> is a cloud-based software that lets you organize, track and allocate resources to match capacity. Manage your resources with online Gantt charts that work seamlessly with our resource management features. Try ProjectManager for free today!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_63415\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-63415\" style=\"width: 1553px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"\/freetrial?edition=d&amp;cycle=year\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-63415 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Construction-Gantt-Task-Info-CTA-BUTTON-1.jpg\" alt=\"ProjectManager's Gantt chart with resource management features\" width=\"1553\" height=\"834\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Construction-Gantt-Task-Info-CTA-BUTTON-1.jpg 1553w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Construction-Gantt-Task-Info-CTA-BUTTON-1-600x322.jpg 600w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Construction-Gantt-Task-Info-CTA-BUTTON-1-300x161.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Construction-Gantt-Task-Info-CTA-BUTTON-1-768x412.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Construction-Gantt-Task-Info-CTA-BUTTON-1-1536x825.jpg 1536w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Construction-Gantt-Task-Info-CTA-BUTTON-1-450x242.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1553px) 100vw, 1553px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-63415\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Manage resource costs with ProjectManager&#8217;s interactive Gantt charts. <a href=\"\/software\/resource-planning\"><strong>Learn More<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Who Should Care About Resource Constraints?<\/h2>\n<p>Various roles within an organization should focus on resource constraints, as they are a critical factor in the project\u2019s success. There isn\u2019t one role in particular that is fully responsible for them, rather, it should be a collaborative effort to try to monitor them, especially <a href=\"https:\/\/www.projectmanager.com\/blog\/overcoming-lack-project-resources\">resource shortages<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For example, project managers will oversee resource constraints such as time, budget, personnel and equipment as it directly impacts their ability to deliver projects on time and within budget. They may hold a meeting with other <a href=\"https:\/\/thetrainingassociates.com\/importance-of-subject-matter-experts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">subject matter experts<\/a> such as team leads to ensure resources are used effectively across projects and departments.<\/p>\n<p>Other involved roles may include supply chain managers, finance managers, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.projectmanager.com\/blog\/logistics-management-101\">logistics managers<\/a>, stakeholders and even individual team members. Anyone impacted by the availability and utilization of resources should care about resource constraints.<\/p>\n<h2>Resource Constraints Examples<\/h2>\n<p>Constraints are factors that limit or restrict a resource&#8217;s use. Resource constraints are varied, but usually share one thing in common; cost. People, places and things all cost money, whether by salary, rental or purchase.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re working on a construction project and need to rent heavy equipment in March to dig a ditch, but all the machinery is under contract until summertime, that&#8217;s a resource constraint. You must identify and resolve these constraints in the <a href=\"\/guides\/project-planning\">planning phase<\/a> of a project life cycle.<\/p>\n<p>In the example above, the project manager would look into reserving equipment, perhaps by selecting an alternative rental company. Either way, they should make these decisions long before any ground is broken on the project. Those decisions are documented in a resource management plan, which is a project planning document that defines how project resources will be managed. Failure to do so is a sure way to fall off <a href=\"\/guides\/project-scheduling\">schedule<\/a> and overspend your budget.<\/p>\n<h2>Tips for Managing Resource Constraints<\/h2>\n<p>Now that we understand resource constraints, let\u2019s discuss some of the best practices to use. Following these <a href=\"\/guides\/project-management\">project management<\/a> tips can help with your overall resource management:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Be Strategic:<\/strong> Before you manage anything, you need to develop a strategy and ensure it aligns with the <a href=\"https:\/\/corporatefinanceinstitute.com\/resources\/management\/corporate-strategy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">corporate strategy<\/a>. This requires knowing what you\u2019re trying to accomplish, how you\u2019ll determine success and what will help you accomplish your goals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Know Project Requirements:<\/strong> Know your deadlines, milestones, goals, budget and key competitors. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.projectmanager.com\/blog\/requirements-gathering-guide\">Requirements gathering<\/a> is worth the extra time and effort it takes to set up your project for success.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Have a Contingency Plan:<\/strong> You can identify and prepare for resource constraints, but there are always going to be resource management issues that come out of the blue. Don\u2019t let it sideline you. Have a Plan B, C or D for the unexpected. You might not know what will happen, but you should have a contingency plan to know how you\u2019ll respond.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Track Time:<\/strong> Resources, like projects, are limited in time. You should know how long you\u2019ll need them and track <a href=\"\/blog\/resource-utilization-project\">resource utilization<\/a>. This is very helpful when you\u2019re dealing with repetitive work. It\u2019s possible you\u2019re not allocating the right amount of time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prioritize:<\/strong> Not all tasks are equal, and therefore, not all resources are going to be evenly distributed. Take time to prioritize your work. Define the difference between urgent and important, and know the effort required so you can resource your schedule properly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use Resource Management Software:<\/strong> Having <a href=\"\/blog\/best-resource-management-software\">resource management software<\/a> that plans and tracks your resources saves you time and effort. You want features that give you real-time data and make it easy to reallocate resources when necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Resource Management Techniques to Overcome Resource Constraints<\/h2>\n<p>Resource management techniques are a helpful way to oversee project resources. Utilize the following techniques to help overcome any resource constraints and ensure the project is successful.<\/p>\n<h3>Resource Leveling to Ensure a Smoother Workflow<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.projectmanager.com\/blog\/resource-leveling-101-master-this-pm-technique\">Resource leveling<\/a> is the concept of adjusting the project schedule to balance resource demand with availability. It helps achieve a smoother workflow as it prevents resource overload and underutilization. Any non-critical tasks can be delayed while resources and task dependencies can be updated accordingly.<\/p>\n<h3>Critical Path Analysis to Focus on Key Tasks<\/h3>\n<p>The sequence of tasks that determines the project\u2019s shortest completion time is the critical path. This technique helps overcome resource constraints by focusing on the tasks that must be done first. This helps reduce delays and optimize resource utilization. Many times, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.projectmanager.com\/blog\/network-diagrams-free-tools\">network diagrams<\/a> and Gantt charts help visualize task dependencies as well as the critical path.<\/p>\n<h3>Resource Smoothing to Minimize Fluctuations<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.projectmanager.com\/blog\/resource-smoothing\">Resource smoothing<\/a> is a similar concept to resource leveling but it focuses on minimizing fluctuations in resource demand without changing the project\u2019s critical path. In other words, it creates a more stable, predictable resource workload by adjusting task start and finish times within their <a href=\"\/blog\/float-in-project-management\">float<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Resource Allocation Optimization to Maximize Efficiency<\/h3>\n<p>The project manager can assign resources to tasks based on the resource\u2019s skills, availability and cost-effectiveness to ensure there are no resource constraints. The goal of this concept is to maximize resource efficiency while minimizing costs. It\u2019s helpful to use <a href=\"\/software\/resource-planning\">resource management software<\/a> with built-in resource calendars for this technique.<\/p>\n<h2>Resource Plan Template<\/h2>\n<p>Our free <a href=\"\/templates\/resource-plan-template\">resource plan template<\/a> for Excel helps you allocate your project resources, monitor their availability and track the costs associated with them.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65980\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65980\" style=\"width: 1860px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"\/templates\/resource-plan-template\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-65980 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Resource-Plan-Screenshot.jpg\" alt=\"resource planning template\" width=\"1860\" height=\"661\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65980\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Free Resource Plan template. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.projectmanager.com\/templates\/resource-plan-template\">Download now<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>How to Do Resource-Constrained Scheduling<\/h2>\n<p>Without resource-constrained scheduling, resource constraints are only abstract. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.projectmanager.com\/blog\/better-resource-scheduling\">Resource-constrained scheduling<\/a> deals with scenarios where resources are limited and let you devise ways to ensure you complete tasks on time.<\/p>\n<p>Completing projects under resource constraints requires problem-solving. It takes a creative project manager to look at the project and determine how to shift resources to address constraints. To do this, project managers need to balance the triple constraint resources, so this might mean taking from the budget, schedule or scope. Whichever constraint is used, the end result must be a project that continues to meet its deadline and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.projectmanager.com\/software\/use-cases\/project-budgeting-software\">budget<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Projects can fail, or not be completed if you cannot resolve resource constraints. Resource-constrained scheduling is often a balancing act. If you can&#8217;t hire enough people to manufacture a product and meet demand, then you might seek cheaper materials or reduce inventory.<\/p>\n<p>There are risks to the quality of your deliverable and the satisfaction of your customer base, of course. You need to take into account all of these results as you make and adjust schedules.<\/p>\n<h2>How ProjectManager Helps With Resource Constraints<\/h2>\n<p>Obviously, managing resource constraints and creating resource-constrained schedules requires a great deal of flexibility. You need more than a spreadsheet to manage all those changes. <a href=\"\/\">ProjectManager<\/a> is cloud-based software that gives project managers greater insight into their resource constraints so they can respond quickly and effectively.<\/p>\n<h3>Create a Resource Plan on a Gantt Chart<\/h3>\n<p>The first thing to do is organize all your resources, and the best way to get this complicated data on one page is with ProjectManager&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.projectmanager.com\/software\/gantt-chart\">interactive Gantt charts.<\/a> Use it to list your tasks and add planned resource costs to them. Dependencies can be linked, and milestones set.<\/p>\n<h3>Manage Your Resources in Real-Time<\/h3>\n<p>People are your most important resource and are often the hardest to manage. ProjectManager&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.projectmanager.com\/software\/resource-management\">resource management features<\/a> help you manage your team more effectively. First, you can set their availability. Then, as you assign them tasks, use the color-coded workload chart. You can reallocate their work right from the chart to help them work more productively.<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/resource-management\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61558 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Workload_Wide_Zoom-175.jpg\" alt=\"ProjectManager's workload chart\" width=\"1568\" height=\"817\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Workload_Wide_Zoom-175.jpg 1568w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Workload_Wide_Zoom-175-600x313.jpg 600w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Workload_Wide_Zoom-175-300x156.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Workload_Wide_Zoom-175-768x400.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Workload_Wide_Zoom-175-1536x800.jpg 1536w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Workload_Wide_Zoom-175-450x234.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1568px) 100vw, 1568px\" \/><\/a>\n<h3>View Your Team&#8217;s Progress on Kanban Boards<\/h3>\n<p>Get transparency into your team\u2019s workflow with ProjectManager&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.projectmanager.com\/software\/kanban\">kanban view<\/a>. They allow the team to manage their backlog while managers get visibility into their team\u2019s work. They can see any upcoming blocks, and reallocate resources to keep the team working.<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/software\/kanban\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61524 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Kanban_Marketing_Wide_Zoom-150_Moving-task-to-different-status.jpg\" alt=\"A screenshot of the Kanban board project view\" width=\"1568\" height=\"817\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Kanban_Marketing_Wide_Zoom-150_Moving-task-to-different-status.jpg 1568w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Kanban_Marketing_Wide_Zoom-150_Moving-task-to-different-status-600x313.jpg 600w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Kanban_Marketing_Wide_Zoom-150_Moving-task-to-different-status-300x156.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Kanban_Marketing_Wide_Zoom-150_Moving-task-to-different-status-768x400.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Kanban_Marketing_Wide_Zoom-150_Moving-task-to-different-status-1536x800.jpg 1536w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Kanban_Marketing_Wide_Zoom-150_Moving-task-to-different-status-450x234.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1568px) 100vw, 1568px\" \/><\/a>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.projectmanager.com\">ProjectManager<\/a> is award-winning software that organizes schedules and updates resources in real time to manage projects successfully. Keep track of your team and nonhuman resources to deliver projects on time and within budget. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.projectmanager.com\/pricing\">Try ProjectManager free today!<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Resources are what you need to execute your project plan\u2014people, equipment and materials. 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