Programming and planning SoE Flashcards
L2 - Were the pre-cast panels a client direct package? Isn’t this the Contractor’s risk?
This was from assessing the progress during construction
to be able to warn the client of any potential delay.
L2 - We? What was your individual involvement?
My individual involvement was assessing the alternative concrete and its impact on programme alongside the senior QS.
L2 - What were the differences in options between the concrete?
Insitu vs pre-cast
This was in the early feasibility stages
and the intention was to bring overall duration of development programme down
L3 - Did the acceleration not pose a H&S risk with sequencing and too many people on site?
This was successfully managed by the Principle Contractor and Principle Designer
L2 - What was the third party delay? Did you not allow for sufficient time within your approval?
When forming a programme I had review previous programme that included for a BAPA on projects of similar nature and scale.
Therefore I was aware this should take 6 months and therefore used this timescale which i deemed was sensible.
In the end the BAPA took much longer than initially anticipated.
L3 - What were the correct measures you implemented in Belfast 1?
After reviewing costs, H&S implications and programme.
I instructed for the FF&E company to work more hours in evenings and weekends.
L3 - Why was the fit out delayed in Beflast 1?
They are a sub-contractor. Main contractor’s responsiblity.
I tried to assess and prevent the delay as soon as possible as soon it was made evident they were falling behind
L3 - Can you explain a bit more about what activities / tasks were on the critical path and what this means for Portfolio 1?
The critical path is the longest sequence of activities that must be completed to successfully conclude a project.
The critical path in this instance was arranging site visits so that the Architect could issue their opening up proposals. This would allow us to go to tender.
L3 - In Glasgow 2, If this practical completion date couldn’t be achieved - what alternative approaches could you have considered?
Sectional completion
Why is it important to keep a project programme alive?
o A project is constantly changing/evolving
o Important to keep the programme up to date
o Reminds the team of key dates
What do you think the differences are between Microsoft Projects and Elecosoft Power Protects?
o Very similar in nature
o However, Powerprojects I have found to be less clunky and offers a better userinterface.
o Within Powerprojects, it allows you to customise a bit more, however does come at a cost.
Define Gannt Chart
o A project management tool that illustrates work completed over a period of time in relation to the time planned for the work.
o Left hand side outlines a list of tasks
o Right hand side has a timeline with schedule bars that visualise the work
o Gant chart can also include; the start and end dates of tasks, milestones, dependencies between tasks and baselines.
Define critical path
o It is the longest sequence of activities that must be completed to successfully conclude a project
o If these activities are delayed then the entire project will be delayed
o Example: the pre-cast panels were the critical path for “Leeds 1”
Define linked items
o A linked item in a Gantt chart can show relationships between tasks.
o Used them to indicate when a task should begin or end in relation to other tasks
o Shows dependencies
Define base lines
o Takes a snapshot of the current positions of tasks, groups and milestones in the timeline, which can be placed alongside the chart at a future date.
o Allows you to see what activities are behind and ahead of schedule
