Programming and Planning Flashcards
Why does RIBA exist?
Organises process of briefing, designing, construction and operating into 8 stages. Explains outcomes and tasks at each stage.
What is a programme, and why do we need one?
Reflects scope of work and sequence activities. Helps to identify risks and minimise delays.
What information does a programme typically show?
Activities.
Duration.
Milestones.
Float.
Critical path.
What is lag between activities?
When first activity completes and there is a delay before second activity starts.
Example of a lagged activity on a new build?
Time to let concrete to set.
Can critical path activities have float?
No, the entire project will be delayed.
Examples of typical programmes milestones?
Planning permission.
RIBA stage 3.
Start on site.
Watertight building.
Difference between jagged and straight drop line on programme.
Jagged drop - percentage entered for each task.
Straight drop - Helps determine impact on critical path.
How would you put together a programme for a new project?
Understand purpose of the programme and detail required.
Identify activities.
Assign durations to activities.
Summarise by RIBA stage.
Identify critical path.
What is a concurrent delay?
Two or more delays caused by different parties, occuring independently of eachother in the same period.
Benefits of assigning resources to specific programme activities?
Identifies resource requirements and pinch points in the programme.
What options help to facilitate acceleration?
Re-sequencing.
Longer hours.
More resources.
Alternative construction methods.
NEC reasons for rejecting a programme?
Not covering scope.
Unrealistic.
Not practicable.
Doesn’t include required information.
NEC programme timeline?
Usually submitted every 4 weeks.
2 weeks to review.
If no response received, 1 more week given, then deemed as accepted.
Which float is owned by the contractor?
Terminal Float and TRA (free float) owned by contractor.
