Management of schedule: General cards

Question 1

What is the ‘general scheduling methodology’

Answer 1

1. Plan schedule management
2. Define activities
3. Sequence activities
4. Duration estimation
5. Develop schedule
6. Control schedule

Question 2

What should you do before explaining anything to do with a ‘scheduling methodology?’

Answer 2

Holistically analyse the project in questions characteristics and stakeholder needs. Which constraints take priority!

Question 3

What 5 general characteristics can a project be assessed on? Make assumptions!

Answer 3

Assume project is unique and complex
Assume modular and prefabricated construction
Assume project size - Activity delays on a large project can have a greater knock on affect
Assume capital cost - Government money or private client?
Assume a stakeholders - Enterprises/residents surrounding project site?
Assume a strict finishing deadline - Assume time constraints take priority over resource constraints

Question 4

Why are project characteristics important to consider?

Answer 4

They affect the most desirable processes to implement in ‘scheduling methodology.’