Project Planning and Execution

This project outlines the detailed planning and execution of adding a 3m x 4m room to an existing structure. The solution uses a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to break down the project into manageable components: Plan Approval, Excavation and Foundation, Walls, Roofing, Internal Finishes, and Final Inspection and Handover. Each component includes a description of activities, inclusions, exclusions, assumptions, risks, risk mitigation actions, responsibilities, duration, and budget. A narrative description further details the deliverables for each component, providing a comprehensive overview of the project's progress. The project also mentions the need for a WBS and OBS interface, a critical path diagram, and a Gantt chart, indicating a focus on project management methodologies.

1. PLANNING A PROJECT
1.1 Determine the components
1. Approval of plan
2. Excavation and Foundation
3. Walls
4. Roofing
5. Internal Finishes
6. Final Inspection and Handover
1.2 Component analysis
1.2.1 Component 1.1
WBS
Numbe
r
Inclusion
s Activities Exclusion
s
Assumption
s Risks
Actions
after risk
analysis
Responsibilit
y for activity
Duratio
n
Budge
t
1 Aproval
of Plan
Draughtsmen
and local
municpality
10 days R1400
0
1.1 Draw up
1st draft of
plan to
incorporat
e 3mx4m
room
Room floor
size must
be 3mx4m
exlduing
walls
New plans
will be
approved
and
approved on
time
Plans
rejected or
not
approved
on time
Ensure
draiughtsme
n fully
understands
what is
required and
gets plan to
municipality
on time and
constant
follow up
with
municipality
1.2 Obtain
consent
from
neighbours
Neighbours
will not
object
Neighbour
s reject
alterations
Have
discussion
with
neighbours
1.3 Submit to
local
municipality
for first
approval
WBS
Number Inclusions Activities Exclusions Assumptions Risks Actions
after risk
Responsibility
for activity Duration Budget

analysis
2 Excavation
and
Foundation
2.1 Level
land,dig out
trenches and
soil poisoning
No delays due
to inclement
weather
Rain Nature
related,
have to
factor in
possibilty
of rain
delay or
building
contractor
to hire
addition
help to
escavate
faster
once rain
stops
Building
contractor
4 days
Pour
concrete, add
layer of
umgeni sand,
waterproofing
and lay slab
WBS
Number Inclusions Activities Exclusions Assumptions Risks
Actions
after
risk
analysis
Responsibility
for activity Duration Budget
3 Roofing
Roof trusses
to be supplied
according to
plan along
with roof tiles,
waterproofing
and, fascia
boards
Nil Nil Rain Building
contractor
3 days R12000
Lay wall plate
and nail on
roof trusses
Waterproofing
and then lay
roof tiles
Install facia
boards,

gutters and
downpipes
WBS
Number Inclusions Activities Exclusions Assumptions Risks
Actions
after risk
analysis
Responsibility
for activity Duration Budget
Internal
Finishes
Interior
finiishes to
match
existing
bedrooms
Will be able to
obtain same
finishes
No
risk
Building
contractor
3 days
Plastering
of walls
Tiling,
skirting
Painting
Electrical
fittings
Lightings
Blinds
1.2.2 Component by Component Discussion of Inclusions
1.2.2.1 Component 1 Approval of plans
{Narrative describtion of deliverables}
Appoint a qualified draughtsmen and discuss requirements for proposed alteration. He
advised that because the addition of the new room will sit on two of my neighbours boundary
lines, we would require their approval for this renovation. Draughtsmen drew up first draft of
plans for my perusal. There were no changes to be made to first draft of plans, I obtained
necessary approval from neighbours and then submitted to local muncipailty for first
approval.
Component 2 Excavation and Foundation

This required levelling of land, digging out trenches and soil poisoning. Once this was
complete concrete was then poured and given 2 days to dry, blocks were then layed to
prepare for slab. A layer of umgeni sand was added, waterproofing was done and then the
laying of slab.
Component 3 Walls
The bricks were then layed for the erection of the walls. 2 walls were erected as the
other 2 walls was made of the existing adjoining bedrooms. As the walls were
erected, spaces were left for the inclusion of the door and window.
Component 4 Roofing
Concrete roof tiles were used to match existing roof tiles. The roof trusses were supplied
according to plan drawings along with the roof tiles, waterproofing and fascia boards. The
wall plate was laid and roof trusses nailed on. This was followed by waterproofing and then
the laying of the roof tiles. Fascia boards, gutters and downpipes were then installed.
Plastering of walls
Component 5 Internal Finishes
The internal finishes were to match existing internal bedroom finishes to maintain
uniformity. The colour of the tiles where to antique beige with mahogany coloured
skirtings and grey grouting. The colour of the walls was Plascon’s beige sand with
the ceiling painted white. The room was to have 1 plug point installed in the middle of
a specific wall. In order to ensure sufficient lights, 4 warm white LED downlighters
were installed. A standard white door and an aluminium window a size of 1mx1m
was fitted. Mahogany wooden blinds were custom made for the window.
Component 6 Final Inspection and Handover
Once room was complete, I did final inspection to ensure everything was as
required. Everything was to our satisfaction but this was also due to the constant
daily communication of progress and requirements.
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