Assignment 1: Discussion Question District 4 Move Project

Assignment 1: Discussion Question District 4 Move Project

Assignment 1: Discussion Question  Important note: The discussion questions and assignments in this course are linked to one single case study. It is recommended that you read the case study, inDoc Sharing, before attempting any assignment or discussion question.By Saturday, November 30, 2013, respond to the discussion question. Submit your responses to the appropriate Discussion Area. Start reviewing and responding to your classmates as early in the week as possible.                                                    Discussion QuestionProject communication is one of the most important factors in project management. A project manager will spend most of his/her time on communications.Discuss who the project stakeholders on District 4 Move project are.Discuss various types of communications you will need to use on the project, what stakeholder(s) each type would address and the frequency of each communication type. You may choose to use a table for this information.Justify your responses.Project communication is one of the most important factors in project management. A project manager will spend most of his/her time on communications.Discuss who the project stakeholders on District 4 Move project are.Discuss various types of communications you will need to use on the project, what stakeholder(s) each type would address and the frequency of each communication type. You may choose to use a table for this information.Justify your responses.Project communication is one of the most important factors in project management. A project manager will spend most of his/her time on communications.Discuss who the project stakeholders on District 4 Move project are.Discuss various types of communications you will need to use on the project, what stakeholder(s) each type would address and the frequency of each communication type. You may choose to use a table for this information.Justify your responses.District 4 move project 1. Home must meet local building codes.2. All windows and doors must pass NFRC class 40 energy ratings.3. Exterior wall insulation must meet an “R” factor of 21.4. Ceiling insulation must meet an “R” factor of 38.5. Floor insulation must meet an “R” factor of 25.6. Garage will accommodate two large-size cars and one 20-foot Winnebago.7. Structure must pass seismic stability codes.LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS1. The home will be built to the specifications and design of the original blueprints provided by the customer.2. Owner responsible for landscaping.3. Refrigerator is not included among kitchen appliances.4. Air conditioning is not included but prewiring is included.5. Contractor reserves the right to contract out services.6. Contractor responsible for subcontracted work.7. Site work limited to Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.CUSTOMER REVIEWJohn and Joan Smith

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Defining the project scope of the District 4 Production Warehouse Move project

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Defining the project scope of the District 4 Production Warehouse Move project

A scope document is a document that helps a project manager to make wise decisions in the life cycle of any given project. It should bear boundaries of the subject area before beginning that are clearly and well defined. Adequate information provided at the beginning of a project helps project managers to be more adaptable when dealing with problems that may appear during the later stags of the project (Portny 2013). This document binds the project sponsor, project team and the client. It is an agreement defining the client’s business objectives and the project’s work.

A project scope document can be created by identifying, clarifying and relating the work of the project to that of the owner in order to establish a solid agreement between the client and the project team. A project scope helps to identify changes in the scope after the project has started and it helps in adjusting and modifying any changes that may be needed as the project cycle proceeds. An agreement is reached by identifying the problem to be solved by the project, the deliverables of the product and the potential gains, success and cost measures that are involved.

The following criterion is used when writing a project scope document.

Identifying the project objectives.

Project objectives that can be defined with quantifiable criteria are identified. These include quantity measures, schedule and cost. Project objectives should be attributable for instance cost, should have a relative or absolute value for instance less than 2.5 million and a yardstick for instance U.S dollars. The project objective should not address any work that is outside the project scope and should address all the work that is within the project scope.

The project objective of the district 4 production warehouse move project is to construct a high quality, custom home within five months and its cost should not exceed $350,000.

Identifying the project deliverables.

The deliverables include the results, products and services that the project should produce. A list of summary level sub products that will mark the completion of the project should be created. High level deliverables should be identified alongside the list of low level deliverables that was broken down in order to enable the people reviewing the project to focus on the problems of the business that the project is trying to solve.

The deliverables of the district 4 production warehouse move project are:

To produce a 2.200 square foot, two and a half bath and a three bedroom complete home.

To produce a finished garage that is insulated and sheet rocked.

To produce kitchen appliances which include range, oven, microwave and a dishwasher.

To produce a high efficiency gas furnace with programmable thermostat.

Defining the milestones.

Milestones refer to events that need to receive a special attention. Milestones are used by project managers to determine whether they are on track in relation to what the project is supposed to achieve. It is mostly put at the end of a project to mark its completion. They can also be included before the end of the project so as to make any corrections and adjustment that could be needed or if any problem arises. They also symbolize the derivation of some information or decisions that may affect the project in the future. They signify the key stages of the project and guide on the direction to follow. They can also add a significant value to the scheduling of the project.

The milestones of the district 4 production warehouse move project include:

Permit approval.

Pouring of foundation.

Drywall in framing, sheathing, plumbing, electrical and mechanical inspections passing.

Final inspection.

Identifying the technical requirements.

Technical structures are mostly used in scenarios where an existing project is being modified. The technical requirements of this project include:

Building a home that must meet the local building codes.

All the windows and doors must pass NFRC class 40 energy rates.

The exterior wall insulation must meet “R” factor of 21.

The Ceiling insulation must meet an “R” factor of 38.

The Floor insulation must meet an “R” factor of 25.

The Garage will accommodate two large-size cars and one 20-foot Winnebago.

The Structure must pass seismic stability codes.

Identifying the limits and exclusions.

Limits and exclusions include the restrictions that limit what the project can achieve, how much it will cost to achieve it and when and how it can be achieved. The limitation of this project is that the home must be built to the specifications and the design of the original blue.

Making reviews with the customer.

Making reviews with the customer entails going through the project together with the client in order to assess whether the project was successful. A successful project should solve the problem at hand. Reviews are made by moving through the stages of the project cycle in order to ensure that no stage was omitted and that the deliverables of each stage were met.

References

Portny, E. (2013). Project management for dummies. Wiley, john & sons: HarperCollins press.

Horine, G. (2009). Absolute beginner’s guide to project management. Que publishing.