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Develop a project network consisting of at least 20 steps that should be done to complete the

project. As the case suggests, keep the level of detail for these activities general, rather than

specific. Be sure to indicate some degree of precedence relationship among the activities.

Answer:

The network consists of the following 20 steps that should be done to complete the project:

1. Define scope and constraints of the project

2. Communicate with client accuracy of scope and constraints of the project

3. Prepare work breakdown structures

4. Prepare resource plan

5. Prepare project schedule in details

6. Prepare detailed budget plan

7. Prepare procurement plan

8. Prepare communication plan

9. Prepare quality plan

10. Prepare risk management plan

11. Prepare configuration management plan

12. Assemble all plans into one project plan

13. BCC management approval for the project scope, constraints and plan 12

Assemble construction team

14. Brief construction team members of their tasks and responsibilities

15. Implementation of the project

16. Send project progress report

17. Send project completion report

18. Final project review

19. Deliver project to client

 20. Duration Estimates

21. Finalize project AAR

Level of detail for general activities.

Project: Strip Mall

Activity Duration Predecessors

A Design 5

B Specifications 5 A

C Budget 3 B

D Draw up contract 2 C

E Client meeting 1 D

F Project launch 1 E

G Subcontracting 3 F

H Permitting 3 F

I Purchasing 6 F

J Interior preparation 3 G

K Exterior preparation 2 G

L Material Delivery 10 I

M Electrical 6 G, H, L

N Plumbing 4 G, H, L

O HVAC 3 N, M

P Interior construction 25 L, M

Q Exterior construction 10 L

R Flooring 5 P

S Finishing work 10 R

T Quality control 3 S

U Client presentation 1 T
V Exterior landscaping 3 Q

W Inspections 5 S

X Client delivery 1 W