Project Management

-30,000

-Basic ladder

-size 6-10sq ft

-trap door

-materials

-slides

-Ladders

-Swings

-Tables

-Windows

· Scope Statement

· Project Objectives

· To build a tree house within 8 months-1 year with a budget that does not exceed $50,000

· Deliverables

· Tree house Design (Provide 5 copies of design)

· Fun & Safe environment

·  Milestones

· Verify whether or not the state requires permit

· Clear out backyard area

· Contact tree house building company

· Plan set-up

· End of construction by

·  Technical Requirements

· Ladder needs to be stable

· Walls need to be durable

· Windows need to be a 3rd size of the wall in height & attached to a wooden frame with glass

· Table will be made of wood

· Deck space

· Electricity 

· Limits & Exclusions

· Capacity for 5 people

· Someone must be on watch if a child is in the tree house

· Reviews with Customers

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· WBS

1. Location Selection

1.a.) check size

1.b.) check if tree is too old

1.c.) check for wildlife danger

1.d.) environment issues

2. Design & Blueprint

2.a.) both should fill all clients deliverables

2.b.) consider all dimensions of selected location

2.c.) Keep safe and fun for kids

3. Start Building

3.a.) start building ladder

3.b.) try to imitate the blueprint

4. Start Floor

4.a.) pick wood that works well with all weather conditions

5. Start Deck Space

6. Review Progress

6.a.) Check the blueprint vs. results

6.b.) make adjustments or project is safe as is

6.c.) test floor & deck for stability and safety

7. Start fence & walls

7.a.) includes door(s)

8. Windows

8.a.) choose window design to work best for project

8.b.) check for intruder prevention

9. Lighting

9.a.) add 4 outlets

9.b.) create safe constant power source

10. Start Roofing

11. Start painting

12. Project Summary

12.a.) all resources come together to discuss project

12.a.)1. What went well what went bad

12.a.) 2. Things to do different next project

12.b.) Celebrate completion!

· Task Duration and Cost Estimates 

· Resources

· Network Diagram

Part 1

Part 2

· Gantt Chart

· Balancing Scope and Budget Discussion

Although we expect to stay in budget and follow our planned scope, issues arise and many times we need to make changes to adjust our scope and budget based on new tasks necessary to complete our project and deliver to our client. To balance the scope and budget of our project, we need to have a clear understanding of what is needed to complete our deliverables and have the results we desire. Any changes that are made later on in the project or the planning will definitely affect the outcome of the project. For our projects, the deliverables are five tree house designs, at least five blueprints of the tree house, weather reports, a building contract, and a fun and safe environment. Deliverables are what drive the success or failure of every project, so it is imperative that we do not miss out on the different forms they can take. Our objective is to build the tree house within 8 months to 1 year with a budget that does not exceed $50,000. In addition, we plan to start the project in March, since that is around the time of the year where springtime starts, and intend to finish the project by November. Assuming everything goes according to the plan, we will start physically building the tree house after 5 weeks (after analyzing the blueprints and layout designs). The biggest problem we may run into is lighting, as it is a very dangerous procedure. According to the task list, the project should take about 21 weeks.

· Resource Leveling

As you can see in this picture, when planning out the project the construction workers are constraint. With this issue, we have two possible solutions. One is to higher more construction workers. Two, give the resource more time. What we decided as project managers was that we can raise the cost of production if this decision increase productivity and efficiency.

· RACI

· Project Status Communication

· This aspect will play a huge role in being considered a success. First and most importantly we must make sure the customer is happy. This means that we have the customer sit in on the blueprint and design phase. Which will allow the workers to accurately provide the desired results.

· All of the different resources, we must have clear and very detailed communication skills. All updates must be reported to the Supervisor. Construction workers are headed by the contractor. The electrician will also report to the contractor or supervisor. This will eliminate confusion and unwanted issues with the top-level managers.