Project Management: Construction of Leopold Shopping Centre by ADCO Construction

Running head: PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Project management: construction of Leopold Shopping Centre by ADCO construction
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Table of Contents
1. Selection of project at target company........................................................................................2
2. Background of the project...........................................................................................................2
3. Development of project charter...................................................................................................2
3.1 Project overview....................................................................................................................2
3.2 Project objectives...................................................................................................................3
3.3 Success criteria......................................................................................................................3
3.4 Scope statement.....................................................................................................................4
3.5 Assumptions..........................................................................................................................4
3.6 Constraints.............................................................................................................................4
3.7 Project deliverables................................................................................................................5
3.8 Key personnel........................................................................................................................5
3.9 Summary milestone schedule................................................................................................6
3.10 Project budget......................................................................................................................7
3.11 Project risk...........................................................................................................................8
4. Systematic literature review describing project life cycle.........................................................10
5. Work breakdown structure........................................................................................................12
6. Project schedule.........................................................................................................................13
6.1 Schedule...............................................................................................................................13
6.2 Network Diagram................................................................................................................18
Bibliography..................................................................................................................................19

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1. Selection of project at target company
The paper mainly reflects on the construction of “Leopold Shopping Centre” by ADCO
construction company which is one of the established construction companies in Australia. The
Leopold shopping centre mainly includes a proper standout example of a fully integrated design
and construction of a retail solution which generally includes Kmart, ALDI 40 speciality stores,
dinning precinct with the brownfield redevelopment. The shopping centre also includes a
foresight of a new loading dock. In addition to this, the vision of the project also includes
extensive landscaping, car parking facility as well as construction of pavement.
2. Background of the project
The organization “ADCO construction” company wants to construct Leopold Shopping
centre in Australia for providing proper services to the nearby people. The construction of
Leopold shopping centre will utilize proper integrated design for successfully constructing the
shopping centre. The shopping centre will provide number of services to the people who stay
nearby to the shopping centre as it generally includes Kmart, alfresco area, ALDI stores as well
as dining precinct for complementing the expanded food and retail services. Moreover, the
people who stay nearby to the Shopping Centre can be able to enjoy the experience of shopping.
3. Development of project charter
3.1 Project overview
The paper mainly reflects on the construction of Leopold Shopping Centre by ADCO
construction company. It is found that the construction of the shopping centre generally includes
proper designing as well as construction of Kmart, dining precinct, ALDI, alfresco and more for
providing proper retail services to the customers. In addition to this, the project manager needs to

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focus on the construction of extensive landscaping, external car parking as well as pavement
development. It is found that the project will be completed successfully within the budget of
around 45million within 14.5 months for providing proper retail services to the customers.
3.2 Project objectives
The main objectives of the project are mainly listed below:
 To construct Leopold Shopping Centre by ADCO construction company
 To provide proper facility of extensive landscaping, external car parking as well as
pavement
 To provide proper shopping experience to the customers by including brands like Kmart,
ALDI as well as alfresco
3.3 Success criteria
The success of the project is considered as one of the measurable term that must be the
outcome of the project that must be properly accepted by the end user, customer as well as the
stakeholders of the project. The factors that are helpful in ensuring the successful completion of
Leopold Shopping Centre construction are generally illustrated below:
Realized benefits: It is found that with the construction of Leopold Shopping Centre, the
people who stay near the shopping centre can be able to enjoy the shopping experience which
further enhances benefit.
Time: If the work of the project gets successfully completed within the time-period of
14.5 months, then it can be analyzed that the project which was undertaken is successful.
Cost: If the project manager is able to complete the construction of Leopold Shopping
Centre within the budget that is around 45 million then the project can be considered successful.

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3.4 Scope statement
The scope of the project includes:
 Construction of Leopold Shopping Centre
 Providing retail services with the help of Kmart, ALDI as well as alfresco
 Construction of landscaping, external car parking as well as pavement
 Providing the facility of dining precinct
3.5 Assumptions
The assumptions that are made within the project in order to complete the work of the
project are generally elaborated below:
 It is assumed that the materials that are needed for the construction purpose will be
supplied by the project suppliers
 The project team will effectively engage within the project for effectively completing the
work of the project.
 The project manager also makes assumption that the work of the project gets completed
within the budget of around $45 million.
3.6 Constraints
The constraints which can limit the progress of Leopold Shopping Centre are generally
illustrated below:
Budget: If the project managers are unable to finish the work of the project within the
approved budget then a number of financial issues occur within the project that can obstruct the
project progress.

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Scope: If the project managers are unable to manage the scope of the project then it
would be difficult to complete the project within the expected time and budget.
Time: If the time that is assumed for the project is not enough for the project then it
would create delay within the project that can further increase the budget of the project.
3.7 Project deliverables
The project deliverables mainly include:
 Project management plan
 Project charter
 Scope management plan
 Status report
 Progress report for the Leopold Shopping Centre construction
3.8 Key personnel
The key personnel who are involved with the project are listed below:
 Project manager
 Project planner
 Financial manager
 Construction manager
 Contractor
 Sub-contractor
 HR manager
 Workers