Advanced Project Management: 94WBS-Shed Project

Running head: PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Advanced Project Management: 94WBS-Shed Project
Name of the Student
Name of the University
Author’s Note

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction............................................................................................................................2
2. Challenges of the project (Operational and Strategic)...........................................................2
3. Project Team..........................................................................................................................4
4. Proposed Demolition Construction Method...........................................................................4
5. Project management plan.......................................................................................................7
5.1 Project background...........................................................................................................7
5.2 Project scope and objectives............................................................................................7
5.3 Work breakdown Structure..............................................................................................8
5.4 Proposed Budget............................................................................................................10
6. Conclusion............................................................................................................................14
Bibliography.............................................................................................................................15

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1. Introduction
The paper mainly focusses on “Deakin University” that decided to construct a shed on a
piece of property within the University Backyard. The property on which the University
wanted to build the shed have some concrete structures which requires to be removed be
before construction of the shed. Proper planning is made in order to design the shed in a 3D
virtual model by utilizing modelling software so that the real project can be constructed as
per the model.
The report mainly reflects on the analysis that is made in order to identify the project
challenges as well as team members who are mainly involved with the project. Moreover, a
brief project plan for building the shed is developed along with appropriate timeline for the
construction as well as demolition works that are associated with project.
2. Challenges of the project (Operational and Strategic)
After engaging in proper case study analysis, it is identified that number of strategic
as well as operational challenges are generally associated with the project. The challenges are
mainly classified in the table that is provided below:
Type of
challenge
Operational challenges Strategic Challenges
Challenge Details Challenge Details
Parent
organization
Contract Absence of
contractual
terms as well as
inappropriate
response from
Project plan Improper
planning of
project as well
as strategy can
create negative

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the contractor
may affect the
project
appropriately.
impact on the
project.
Project
Specific
Expenses Improper
project
management
plan may cause
budget
overshoot
Location The project
location can
create damage
to the building
and can also
cause traffic
blockage on the
road.
PM discipline Quality Proper quality
management
plan have not
been followed
Project scope Scope
management is
not performed
appropriately
and as a result
scope creep
occurs within
the project.
Industry
(AEC)
Government The
government
may not provide
the permission
for the shed
Market risks It is identified
that market
inflation as well
as fluctuation
may enhance