Edinburgh Tram Project Planning Discussion 2022
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Running head: PROJECT MANAGEMENT
EDINBURGH TRAMS: A CASE STUDY OF A COMPLEX PROJECT
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EDINBURGH TRAMS: A CASE STUDY OF A COMPLEX PROJECT
Name of the Student:
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Table of Contents
Task 1: Discussion of project planning......................................................................................2
1.1 Overview of main project............................................................................................2
1.2 Primary objectives.......................................................................................................2
1.3 Project strategy............................................................................................................2
1.4 Project organization.....................................................................................................3
1.5 Schedule......................................................................................................................4
1.6 Resources.....................................................................................................................6
1.7 Risk management........................................................................................................8
1.8 Monitoring and control..............................................................................................13
1.9 Summary....................................................................................................................14
Task 2: Critique and Reflection...............................................................................................15
References................................................................................................................................20
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Table of Contents
Task 1: Discussion of project planning......................................................................................2
1.1 Overview of main project............................................................................................2
1.2 Primary objectives.......................................................................................................2
1.3 Project strategy............................................................................................................2
1.4 Project organization.....................................................................................................3
1.5 Schedule......................................................................................................................4
1.6 Resources.....................................................................................................................6
1.7 Risk management........................................................................................................8
1.8 Monitoring and control..............................................................................................13
1.9 Summary....................................................................................................................14
Task 2: Critique and Reflection...............................................................................................15
References................................................................................................................................20
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Task 1: Discussion of project planning
1.1 Overview of main project
The Edinburgh Tram Project was being conceived in the year 2003 as well as
endorsed by government of Scottish in the year 2007. The project aims to improve over
public transportation in city of Edinburgh. The project is aimed to create safe as well as
sustainable environment within the city. It is appeared that the project was not completed on
scheduled time before 2012 as well as the estimated budget of the project was exceeded from
£545 million as mentioned in the final business case. In spite of project delays, finally the
building of infrastructure was completed in 2013 while it’s testing ongoing pending up to
year May 2014 (Lowe, 2010).
1.2 Primary objectives
The tram project is considered as solution to the traffic problems of Edinburgh since
the year 1980s. The primary objectives of this Edinburgh Tram Project are as follows:
To reduce level of the environmental harms which are caused by traffic by means of
establishment of the transportation system and reduce emissions of carbon
To reduce congestion of traffic by giving alternative usage of the vehicles for the city
To promote of safety as well as security in the transport sector
To promote of the social benefits of the tram project in Edinburgh
To boost economy of the city by simplifying access to the transport facilities
1.3 Project strategy
People strategy in human resource plan is underpinned with the project management
plan of Edinburgh Tram Project. The tram delivery team as well as resources are used to
manage process needed for better cost controlling and inspection of what is to be delivered. It
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Task 1: Discussion of project planning
1.1 Overview of main project
The Edinburgh Tram Project was being conceived in the year 2003 as well as
endorsed by government of Scottish in the year 2007. The project aims to improve over
public transportation in city of Edinburgh. The project is aimed to create safe as well as
sustainable environment within the city. It is appeared that the project was not completed on
scheduled time before 2012 as well as the estimated budget of the project was exceeded from
£545 million as mentioned in the final business case. In spite of project delays, finally the
building of infrastructure was completed in 2013 while it’s testing ongoing pending up to
year May 2014 (Lowe, 2010).
1.2 Primary objectives
The tram project is considered as solution to the traffic problems of Edinburgh since
the year 1980s. The primary objectives of this Edinburgh Tram Project are as follows:
To reduce level of the environmental harms which are caused by traffic by means of
establishment of the transportation system and reduce emissions of carbon
To reduce congestion of traffic by giving alternative usage of the vehicles for the city
To promote of safety as well as security in the transport sector
To promote of the social benefits of the tram project in Edinburgh
To boost economy of the city by simplifying access to the transport facilities
1.3 Project strategy
People strategy in human resource plan is underpinned with the project management
plan of Edinburgh Tram Project. The tram delivery team as well as resources are used to
manage process needed for better cost controlling and inspection of what is to be delivered. It
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is provided assurance as well as confidence of the end product delivery as well as quality of
the tram project.
The procurement strategy is applied to Edinburgh Tram Project with an approach to
implement of the project stages. The private sector is looking for best opportunities when the
tram project will come into the business operations (The Guardian ̧2018). The project
strategy of this project helps in avoiding of negative influences for getting success in
implementing the public projects.
The local transport strategy of the Council is overseeing of the implementation of
tram project, included suppliers, ensuring for good quality standards as well as paying to the
suppliers in the implementation process.
1.4 Project organization
Figure 1: Project Organization Structure
City of Edinburgh Council
Transport Initiatives
Edinburgh
Tram Constructor
Utility Diversion
Contractor
BBS
consortium
Infrastructure
Contractor
Siemens
Bilfinger
Berger
CAF
Sponsor
Transport
Edinburgh
Limited
Transport
Initiatives
Edinburgh
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is provided assurance as well as confidence of the end product delivery as well as quality of
the tram project.
The procurement strategy is applied to Edinburgh Tram Project with an approach to
implement of the project stages. The private sector is looking for best opportunities when the
tram project will come into the business operations (The Guardian ̧2018). The project
strategy of this project helps in avoiding of negative influences for getting success in
implementing the public projects.
The local transport strategy of the Council is overseeing of the implementation of
tram project, included suppliers, ensuring for good quality standards as well as paying to the
suppliers in the implementation process.
1.4 Project organization
Figure 1: Project Organization Structure
City of Edinburgh Council
Transport Initiatives
Edinburgh
Tram Constructor
Utility Diversion
Contractor
BBS
consortium
Infrastructure
Contractor
Siemens
Bilfinger
Berger
CAF
Sponsor
Transport
Edinburgh
Limited
Transport
Initiatives
Edinburgh
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People involved in the
project
Details
City of Edinburgh Council Owner of the project or project client
Sponsor Transport Initiatives Edinburgh (TIE)
Transport Edinburgh Limited (TEL)
Transport Initiatives
Edinburgh
Project Manager of private company
Infrastructure Contractor Consortium of the three companies
i. Bilfinger Berger (civil engineering) works
ii. Siemens (electrical)
iii. CAF (tramcars)
Utility Diversion Contractor Alfred McAlpine Infrastructure Services
Tram Constructor CAF was being awarded for developing of trams as well as
deliver it for testing of project plan
BBS consortium Overseeing of system design services and installation of
overhead power lines as well as electronic systems
Client’s customers UK Tram, Edinburgh Trams (McCrone, 2018)
1.5 Schedule
The schedule of the Edinburgh Tram Project was estimated to be 3 years started from
2008-2011. However, the project delayed into the project implementation phase due to
various revisions and the project was to be completed by May, 2014. Below table shows the
entire project schedule of the project from its start to end date along with the project activities
involved in construction of the tram project in UK:
WBS Task Name Duration Start Finish
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People involved in the
project
Details
City of Edinburgh Council Owner of the project or project client
Sponsor Transport Initiatives Edinburgh (TIE)
Transport Edinburgh Limited (TEL)
Transport Initiatives
Edinburgh
Project Manager of private company
Infrastructure Contractor Consortium of the three companies
i. Bilfinger Berger (civil engineering) works
ii. Siemens (electrical)
iii. CAF (tramcars)
Utility Diversion Contractor Alfred McAlpine Infrastructure Services
Tram Constructor CAF was being awarded for developing of trams as well as
deliver it for testing of project plan
BBS consortium Overseeing of system design services and installation of
overhead power lines as well as electronic systems
Client’s customers UK Tram, Edinburgh Trams (McCrone, 2018)
1.5 Schedule
The schedule of the Edinburgh Tram Project was estimated to be 3 years started from
2008-2011. However, the project delayed into the project implementation phase due to
various revisions and the project was to be completed by May, 2014. Below table shows the
entire project schedule of the project from its start to end date along with the project activities
involved in construction of the tram project in UK:
WBS Task Name Duration Start Finish
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0 Edinburgh Tram Project 1548 days Wed 25-06-08 Fri 30-05-14
1 Initial planning phase 75 days Wed 25-06-08 Tue 07-10-08
1.1 Feasibility study 30 days Wed 25-06-08 Tue 05-08-08
1.2 Approval of the business case 45 days Wed 06-08-08 Tue 07-10-08
2 Project development activities 423 days Wed 08-10-08 Fri 21-05-10
2.1 Engineering 120 days Wed 08-10-08 Tue 24-03-09
2.2 Procurement 60 days Wed 25-03-09 Tue 16-06-09
2.3 Construction 243 days Wed 17-06-09 Fri 21-05-10
2.3.1 Completion of initial evaluation 60 days Wed 17-06-09 Tue 08-09-09
2.3.2 Delivery of the first tram 150 days Wed 09-09-09 Tue 06-04-10
2.3.3 Delivery of all the trams 33 days Wed 07-04-10 Fri 21-05-10
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Design and traffic regulation
orders
570 days Mon 24-05-10 Fri 27-07-12
3.1 Commencement of the process 120 days Mon 24-05-10 Fri 05-11-10
3.2 Utilities diversion 45 days Mon 08-11-10 Fri 07-01-11
3.3 Planning drawings 180 days Mon 10-01-11 Fri 16-09-11
3.4 Detailed design construction 150 days Mon 19-09-11 Fri 13-04-12
3.5 Process completed 75 days Mon 16-04-12 Fri 27-07-12
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0 Edinburgh Tram Project 1548 days Wed 25-06-08 Fri 30-05-14
1 Initial planning phase 75 days Wed 25-06-08 Tue 07-10-08
1.1 Feasibility study 30 days Wed 25-06-08 Tue 05-08-08
1.2 Approval of the business case 45 days Wed 06-08-08 Tue 07-10-08
2 Project development activities 423 days Wed 08-10-08 Fri 21-05-10
2.1 Engineering 120 days Wed 08-10-08 Tue 24-03-09
2.2 Procurement 60 days Wed 25-03-09 Tue 16-06-09
2.3 Construction 243 days Wed 17-06-09 Fri 21-05-10
2.3.1 Completion of initial evaluation 60 days Wed 17-06-09 Tue 08-09-09
2.3.2 Delivery of the first tram 150 days Wed 09-09-09 Tue 06-04-10
2.3.3 Delivery of all the trams 33 days Wed 07-04-10 Fri 21-05-10
3
Design and traffic regulation
orders
570 days Mon 24-05-10 Fri 27-07-12
3.1 Commencement of the process 120 days Mon 24-05-10 Fri 05-11-10
3.2 Utilities diversion 45 days Mon 08-11-10 Fri 07-01-11
3.3 Planning drawings 180 days Mon 10-01-11 Fri 16-09-11
3.4 Detailed design construction 150 days Mon 19-09-11 Fri 13-04-12
3.5 Process completed 75 days Mon 16-04-12 Fri 27-07-12
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