2.5 Problems

 

1. A new building is being constructed and the following tasks are required. The normal workdays are 7am-3pm, Monday to Friday. Overtime is possible, however the costs make it highly underiable. Write a Gantt chart for completion of the job in 3 months.

Site Preparation - 1 month

Foundations - 1 month - after Site Preparation

Framing - 2 weeks - after Foundations

Plumbing - 5 weeks - after Framing

Electrical - 6 weeks - after Framing

Inspection - after Plumbing and Electrical

Drywall - 2 weeks - after Inspection

Painting - 1 week - after Drywall

Hardware - 1 week - after Painting

Carpet - 3 days - after Painting

 

2. Develop a project activity network for problem 1.

 

3. Identiy the critical path for problem 2.

 

4. Consider the PERT network diagram below and find the likelyhood that the project will be complete in 40 days.

 

5. For problem 4, find a target completion date for the project that will make it 50% likely that it will be complete.