Mahir Jibril (PhD)Kirubel Kebede2026-11-062026-11-062026-11https://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/9405Effective cost and schedule performance control remains significant challenge for the construction sector in the country. Empirical evidence demonstrates that only a few companies employ structured and advanced project monitoring tools. A study was undertaken to assess the current level of Earned Value Management (EVM) integration and the barriers to its adoption within the private real estate building construction projects in Addis Ababa. Data were collected through structured questionnaires administered to project professionals across 54 randomly selected construction projects from 31 different organizations, achieving a high response rate of 93.1%. The study utilized descriptive statistics to summarize demographic data and current EVM practices, alongside inferential statistics to analyze relationships. Results indicated that 64.8% of the organizations currently utilize EVM; however, the depth of integration was found to be moderate and often reliant on manual processes. Statistical analysis confirmed a statistically significant positive relationship between EVM integration and cost control (r=0.442, p<0.05) and schedule control (r=0.591, p<0.001). Furthermore, regression analysis identified EVM integration as a significant predictor of project performance, explaining 19.6% of the variance in cost control and 34.9% of the variance in schedule control. Major barriers to adoption included a lack of technical expertise, weak management commitment, and the absence of standardized procedures. Nevertheless, respondents view EVM as a highly effective tool for early detection of cost overruns and schedule delays. The study concludes that EVM has strong potential to improve project monitoring and controlling in Addis Ababa’s construction sector if existing organizational and technical barriers are adequately addressed.en-USEarned Value ManagementCost ControlSchedule ControlReal Estate ConstructionProject MonitoringAddis AbabaThesis