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BUS375

Week 3 Activity: Project Goals and Objectives

Instructions.

1. Look through the sample email on the following page and use it as a guide to create your own.

2. Identify the “customer(s)” for your project by considering who will benefit from the project, who will pay for it, and who needs to be informed of progress as the project moves forward. In the blank email on page 3, fill in the “To:” field with the name of your customer(s). 

3. Fill in the “From:” field with your name, then fill in the subject line with a concise description of your emails so your customer(s) know what the message is about.

4. In the body of your email, write a note to your customer(s) recapping what was discussed in the imagined Agreement of Work meeting you have just had, including:

a. the goals and objectives of the project.

b. a tentative deadline for the project.

c. an initial idea of what resources will be needed to successfully complete the project.

5. In your email, include and highlight the following seven key terms from the textbook, using each term correctly and in a professional context:

a. “Project” and “project management” from chapter 1

b. “Classification” from chapter 2

c. “Dedicated project team” from chapter 3

d. “Project scope,” “milestone,” and “acceptance criteria” from chapter 4

6. Your email should be clear, well-organized, and formatted according to SWS style. Your email should be between 300 and 325 words , and should use accurate grammar, mechanics, and spelling.

7. Cite the textbook as your source on the “Sources” page of this template document. Format your citation according to the Strayer Writing Standards (SWS).

8. Submit your activity by uploading the completed template document to Blackboard in Week 3.

Sample Email.

Use this email as a guide to build your own on the next page.

New Message

To: Andrew Wilson

From: John Smith

Subject: Construction Project: Agreement of Work Meeting Notes

Hello Mr. Wilson, First, I would like to thank you for entrusting my team with your construction project and for meeting with us today to go over project objectives, timeline, and resources. I know that you are excited about the prospect of moving into your new home. My team is very eager to get started with this project and I know in the end, you will be pleased with the result. Below, please find notes from today’s meeting: · This project is classified as a standard operation project. Construction will be based on a predefined layout. · The scope of this project is to provide you and your family a custom-built 4-BR/3-BA single family home that will be completed within the next 180 days. The size of the home will be roughly 4,500 sq ft and will consist of four levels, including a finished basement. · The single-family home that you have selected is from our Bainbridge family of homes. We have provided you with a layout of the home, which you approved when you signed the contract. · Within the next two weeks, we will provide a high-level schedule of the project, which will outline our key activities and milestones. At the completion of each milestone, we will request your approval to ensure that the work has been successfully completed. This will serve as your and our acceptance criteria for measuring the progress and success of the project. · The agreed upon goals and objectives of the project are as follows: · We will deliver a home that meets our quality standards. Our quality standards are the highest in the industry and I am confident you will be extremely pleased with the quality of your new home. · We will deliver your home no later than the agreed delivery time of within 180 days of the signed contract. In many cases, we successfully deliver ahead of schedule, but as you know, weather and other delays may impact this schedule. · We will keep you informed of every step of the project, so there will be no surprises. · We will use a dedicated project team and resources in this project. We will provide the right people and materials to ensure that your project is delivered on time. In the rare case that we have a resource issue, we will have backup resources who can pitch-in when needed. · As your project manager, I will use the best project management concepts in construction management to manage this project. · We will ensure that the project stays within budget. If there are any indications that we cannot keep to the project budget, we will inform you as soon as possible. Let me know if you have any questions or would like to go over any of these details. Again, thank you for meeting with our team this afternoon. We are looking forward to working with you to build your new home. John Smith, Project Manager

Your Email.

Write a professional email to the customer(s) of your project. Be sure to check spelling, grammar, and composition before submitting this document.

New Message

To: Tim Graham

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Subject: Bathroom Renovation Project: Agreement of Work Meeting Recap

Hello Mr. Graham, I trust this email reaches you in good health. I would like to convey my appreciation for picking our staff to manage your washroom renovation task. I'm currently thrilled to collaborate with you on this undertaking. I feel assured that the end will satisfy and go beyond your anticipations. During our Contractual Obligations gathering this afternoon, we deliberated on the aims and targets of the washroom renovation initiative. In addition, we talked about the required supplies and plan. Here is a summary of the key points: · The task is classified as the classification of house enhancement, particularly a restroom remodeling. In my role as your project manager, I will use the best project management skills to manage every aspect of this project. I shall guarantee seamless accomplishment and timely finishing. · The washroom remodeling is categorized as a medium renovation. This implies that it is going to require updating features, tiles, and other elements without significant structural alterations. · Project Scope: The scope of this project includes renovating the bathroom area, fitting new fixtures, enhancing lighting, and upgrading ventilation. · Milestone: The key objective of this project is achieving the remodeling work, fixture installation, lighting upgrade, and ventilation improvement. · Acceptance Criteria: The evaluation guidelines for this project state the successful remodeling of the bathroom space, correctly fitting new fixtures, the lighting is enhanced as per the given specifications, and proper ventilation is achieved to meet the required standards. This project should finish in 2 months commencing from the initial date.   To guarantee seamless advancement, our dedicated project team plan to create targets at multiple steps. This process includes completion of demolition, installation of fixtures, tile installation, and inspection at the end. For every checkpoint, we will ask for your consent according to predetermined acceptance standards. That will make sure that the task remains on course and satisfies your demands. Our Agreed-upon Goals: · Give you a tastefully updated bathroom that raises the comfort and worth of your house. · Finish the project within the 8-week deadline, barring any unexpected difficulties. · Keep you updated on progress and maintain open communication throughout the renovation process. · Draw on the knowledge of our devoted project team to guarantee superb craftsmanship. · Remain within the budget allotted, and let you know right away if something changes. Please get in touch if you have any questions or need further information. We are dedicated to making this remodeling process as easy and fun as we can. We appreciate you considering us as a project partner. We are eager to make your bathroom into a room you will adore. Very Respectfully, , Project Manager

Sources

1. Erik Larson. 2021.Project Management: The Managerial Progress.

https://blackboard.strayer.edu/bbcswebdav/institution/BUS/BUS517/211002/Course_Files/9781260238860

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BUS375

Week 3 Activity: Project Goals and Objectives

Instructions.

1. Look through the sample email on the following page and use it as a guide to create your own.

2. Identify the “customer(s)” for your project by considering who will benefit from the project, who will pay for it, and who needs to be informed of progress as the project moves forward. In the blank email on page 3, fill in the “To:” field with the name of your customer(s).  

3. Fill in the “From:” field with your name, then fill in the subject line with a concise description of your emails so your customer(s) know what the message is about.

4. In the body of your email, write a note to your customer(s) recapping what was discussed in the imagined Agreement of Work meeting you’ve just had, including:

a. the goals and objectives of the project.

b. a tentative deadline for the project.

c. an initial idea of what resources will be needed to successfully complete the project.

5. In your email, include and highlight the following seven key terms from the textbook, using each term correctly and in a professional context:

a. “Project” and “project management” from chapter 1

b. “Classification” from chapter 2

c. “Dedicated project team” from chapter 3

d. “Project scope,” “milestone,” and “acceptance criteria” from chapter 4

6. Your email should be clear, well-organized, and formatted according to SWS style. Your email should be between 300 and 325 words , and should use accurate grammar, mechanics, and spelling.

7. Cite the textbook as your source on the “Sources” page of this template document. Format your citation according to the Strayer Writing Standards (SWS).

8. Submit your activity by uploading the completed template document to Blackboard in Week 3.

Sample Email.

Use this email as a guide to build your own on the next page.

New Message

To: Andrew Wilson

From: John Smith

Subject: Construction Project: Agreement of Work Meeting Notes

Hello Mr. Wilson, First, I would like to thank you for entrusting my team with your construction project and also for meeting with us today to go over project objectives, timeline, and resources. I know that you are excited about the prospect of moving into your new home. My team is very eager to get started with this project and I know in the end, you will be pleased with the result. Below, please find notes from today’s meeting: · This project is classified as a standard operation project. Construction will be based on a predefined layout. · The scope of this project is to provide you and your family a custom-built 4-BR/3-BA single family home that will be completed within the next 180 days. The size of the home will be roughly 4,500 sqft and will consist of four levels, including a finished basement. · The single-family home that you have selected is from our Bainbridge family of homes. We have provided you with a layout of the home, which you approved when you signed the contract. · Within the next two weeks, we will provide a high-level schedule of the project, which will outline our key activities and milestones. At the completion of each milestone, we will request your approval to ensure that the work has been successfully completed. This will serve as your and our acceptance criteria for measuring the progress and success of the project. · The agreed upon goals and objectives of the project are as follows: · We will deliver a home that meets our quality standards. Our quality standards are the highest in the industry and I am confident you will be extremely pleased with the quality of your new home. · We will deliver your home no later than the agreed delivery time of within 180 days of the signed contract. In many cases, we successfully deliver ahead of schedule, but as you know, weather and other delays may impact this schedule. · We will keep you informed of every step of the project, so there will be no surprises. · We will use a dedicated project team and resources in this project. We will provide the right people and materials to ensure that your project is delivered on time. In the rare case that we have a resource issue, we will have backup resources who can pitch-in when needed. · As your project manager, I will use the best project management concepts in construction management to manage this project. · We will ensure that the project stays within budget. If there are any indications that we cannot keep to the project budget, we will inform you as soon as possible. Let me know if you have any questions or would like to go over any of these details. Again, thank you for meeting with our team this afternoon. We are looking forward to working with you to build your new home. John Smith, Project Manager

Your Email.

Write a professional email to the customer(s) of your project. Be sure to check spelling, grammar, and composition before submitting this document.

New Message

To: [customer(s) here]

From: [your name here]

Subject: [your subject here]

[your email here]

Sources

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Week 6 Assignment: Project Tasks and Timeline Rationale

Jennifer Lowe

Professor: Carlos J. Febry

BUS 375: Project Management

August 10, 2021

Part 1: Overview of the Project

This building project includes a thorough plan to convert a specific area into a fully practical and attractive environment. The main aims are to carry out a smooth building process, adhere to a rigorously planned schedule, and create an excellent finished product that is in keeping with the client's vision. Beginning on January 13, 2023, and ending on June 28, 2023, the project lasts 122 days. In order to maintain a systematic approach, the project is broken up into distinct phases. The projects scope and objectives will be accurately specified during the first Planning Activities phase, and a project budget will be developed within a 22-day timeframe. A thorough Construction Plan covering 122 days has been painstakingly designed to cover many aspects. The project's objective set will be met by strategic resource allocation that makes use of qualified workers and economically sourced resources. Financial decisions will be influenced by budgetary factors that will be described throughout a 2-day period. The construction will proceed more smoothly if all relevant licenses are obtained in 15 days (Fewings & Henjewele, 2019).

Critical processes including demolition and site preparation, plumbing and electrical work, structural modifications, and outside work activities are among the 30 days allotted for construction activities. Insulation and Drywall Installation, Plumbing and Electrical Fixtures, Flooring Installation, and Painting and Finishing are among the interior work activities that span 32 days. According to the project's all-encompassing vision, Ground Work Activities, which include Landscaping and Outdoor Features, will be finished in 10 days. The completion will be solidified by Final Acceptance, Inspection and Touch-Ups, Client Walkthrough and Approval, guaranteeing that every aspect has been flawlessly carried out. The main goal is to realize the client's vision by creating an environment that seamlessly combines aesthetics and utility. The project seeks to offer not just a finished physical building but also an expression of the client's ambitions, expressing quality in every detail, by following to the precisely planned timeframe and resource allocation.

Part 2: Explanation of Tasks, Timeline and Method Used

The above-described building project involves a wide range of tasks, from planning and securing permits to receiving final client approval. This 122-day project is meticulously divided into several discrete phases, each with a clearly defined timeframe and a set of particular duties. The first phase, dubbed "Construction Plan," will last 122 days, from January 13, 2023, to June 28, 2023. Each task needed to complete the project successfully falls under this phase. In addition, it is separated into two main categories: "Planning Activities" and "Construction Activities." The project's goals are laid out under "Planning Activities" throughout the course of 22 days, from January 13 to February 10, 2023. The foundation for succeeding actions is laid by clearly stating the project goals. An important component of the project, the budget is created in a condensed 2-day period from January 17 to January 18, 2023. The following 2 days, from January 19 to January 20, 2023, are used to create a comprehensive project timeline. 15 days, from January 23 to February 10, 2023, are allotted for the timely acquisition of relevant permits, a crucial prerequisite.

Following then, from February 13 to March 22, 2023, there will be a 30-day period known as "Construction Activities" that entails a variety of jobs. "Demolition and Site Preparation" is the first stage of this phase, and it has a 10-day start date range of February 13, 2023, to February 24, 2023. Between February 27 and March 8, 2023, plumbing and electrical work is scheduled for 8 days. This phase is completed with structural adjustments, which last 12 days, from March 9 to March 22, 2023. The 20-day period from March 27 to April 20, 2023, known as the "Transition to "Exterior Work Activities," includes a number of crucial responsibilities. There are 5 days available for roof replacement, from March 27 to March 31, 2023. Installation of windows and doors follows, lasting seven days from April 3 to April 10, 2023. Between April 11 and April 20, 2023, there will be 8 days set aside for siding and exterior finishing.

Important duties are included in the following phase, "Interior Work Activities," which spans 32 days from April 24 to May 31, 2023. Between April 24 and May 5, 2023, insulation and drywall work will take ten days. The next 9 days, from May 8 to May 17, 2023, are scheduled for plumbing and electrical fittings. From May 18 to May 24, 2023, a total of 7 days are allotted for flooring installation. The final six days of this phase—painting and finishing—are from May 25 to May 31, 2023. The "Ground Work Activities" phase, which lasts for 10 days from June 5 to June 16, 2023, includes foundation work, landscaping, and outdoor features. The project's "Final Acceptance," scheduled for 8 days from June 19 to June 28, 2023, will mark its completion. Between June 19 and June 23, 2023, the final inspection, touch-ups, client walkthrough, and approval are completed within 5 days.

The precise use of tried-and-true project management approaches resulted in the thorough determination of the project's job completion dates. The Critical Path Method (CPM) and the Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT), in conjunction with top-down and bottom-up estimation methods, were essential to this undertaking. These strategies worked together to create a solid project timeline that ensured logical job sequencing while accounting for uncertainty and resource constraints. The best order of tasks necessary for attaining the project's overarching goals in the shortest amount of time was determined using the Critical Path Method (CPM). The CPM approach identified the critical route, or the longest job sequence, which definitively defined the project's minimum time by examining task dependencies and durations. In order to deal with work time uncertainties, the Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) was implemented concurrently.

PERT provided a more precise projection of project completion dates by adding a probabilistic component by including three-time estimates (optimistic, pessimistic, and most likely) for each activity. This method has proven especially useful for activities that have a high degree of inherent variability (Ba’lts et al., 2020). Importantly, task durations and start dates were shaped to correspond with resource availability by using both top-down and bottom-up estimate techniques. Top-down estimates entailed taking into account the overall project schedule and then decomposing it into discrete jobs. This method reduced the danger of delays brought on by resource shortages by allowing for high-level resource allocation and assisting in aligning the project timeline with practical limits. Contrarily, bottom-up estimation examined the specifics of each task, taking into account the accessibility of competent people, supplies, and equipment. This granular approach ensured that task durations were anchored in real-world resource limitations (DX, 2018).

Part 3: Risk Factors and MitigationTop of Form

There are a number of potential hazards and difficulties that could occur throughout the construction project's execution and affect the timeframe and successful completion. To reduce the impact of these risks, it is critical to proactively identify them and put good mitigation procedures in place. One potential risk is the time it takes to get the required permits, which can cause a bottleneck at the start of the project. The project team will communicate with the appropriate authorities well in advance and quickly submit all necessary papers in order to reduce this risk. The timeframe has also been given a buffer period to account for any potential delays in the permitting procedure. Unexpected site conditions during demolition and site preparation present another risk. Before beginning demolition, comprehensive site s