Deakin University: Advanced Project Management for 94WBR-Shed

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the 94WBR-Shed project at Deakin University, focusing on the construction of a shed on university property requiring demolition of existing structures. The report identifies operational and strategic challenges associated with the project, details the proposed project team structure, and outlines a demolition and construction methodology with timelines. A project management plan is developed, including scope, objectives, and a work breakdown structure (WBS). The budget is estimated based on human resources and material costs, totaling $430,160, with a project completion timeline of 116 days. The analysis incorporates 3D modeling for design and emphasizes the importance of addressing project challenges to ensure successful completion within the defined scope, budget, and schedule.

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

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Project Manager
Land Survey Manager Construction Manager
Construction
Workers
Demolition
Workers
Electricians Mechanics
construction material as well
as working
costs.
3. Project Team
The proposed team of the project is mainly reflected with the help of the figure that is
provided below:
Figure 1: Proposed Organization Structure (Project Team)
(Source: Created by Author)
4. Proposed Demolition Construction Method
The demolition construction method that was constructed along with the expected
initiation as well as finish date is provided in the table below:

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Task Name Duration Start Finish
Construction of 94WBR-Shed Project 116 days Mon 16-04-18 Mon 24-09-18
Demolition works 23 days Mon 16-04-18 Wed 16-05-18
Land Survey 11 days Mon 16-04-18 Mon 30-04-18
Measuring area 5 days Mon 16-04-18 Fri 20-04-18
Identifying concrete structures that are
required to be demolished
2 days Mon 23-04-18 Tue 24-04-18
Building temporary guard 4 days Wed 25-04-18 Mon 30-04-18
Preparing Land 7 days Tue 01-05-18 Wed 09-05-18
Clearing Land 5 days Tue 01-05-18 Mon 07-05-18
Brining Bulldozers 2 days Tue 08-05-18 Wed 09-05-18
Demolition 5 days Thu 10-05-18 Wed 16-05-18
Utilization of bulldozers 3 days Thu 10-05-18 Mon 14-05-18
Demolishing all structures 2 days Tue 15-05-18 Wed 16-05-18
Foundation 16 days Thu 17-05-18 Thu 07-06-18
Clear Foundation Soil 4 days Thu 17-05-18 Tue 22-05-18
Cleaning land from plants and grasses 2 days Thu 17-05-18 Fri 18-05-18
Checking the quality of soil 2 days Mon 21-05-18 Tue 22-05-18
Build Foundation 12 days Wed 23-05-18 Thu 07-06-18
Digging the land 4 days Wed 23-05-18 Mon 28-05-18
Using clay on the ground 4 days Tue 29-05-18 Fri 01-06-18
Pouring concrete 2 days Mon 04-06-18 Tue 05-06-18
Building concrete foundation 2 days Wed 06-06-18 Thu 07-06-18
Shed Infrastructure 36 days Fri 08-06-18 Fri 27-07-18

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Walls 20 days Fri 08-06-18 Thu 05-07-18
Building infrastructure of the wall 10 days Fri 08-06-18 Thu 21-06-18
Placing bricks 5 days Fri 22-06-18 Thu 28-06-18
Using cement 5 days Fri 29-06-18 Thu 05-07-18
Doors and Windows 9 days Fri 06-07-18 Wed 18-07-18
Cutting out openings 5 days Fri 06-07-18 Thu 12-07-18
Placing doors 2 days Fri 13-07-18 Mon 16-07-18
Placing windows 2 days Tue 17-07-18 Wed 18-07-18
Roof 7 days Thu 19-07-18 Fri 27-07-18
Creating structure for roof holding 5 days Thu 19-07-18 Wed 25-07-18
Placing roofing 2 days Thu 26-07-18 Fri 27-07-18
Interior Development 41 days Mon 30-07-18 Mon 24-09-18
Electrical Works 17 days Mon 30-07-18 Tue 21-08-18
Installing wirings 10 days Mon 30-07-18 Fri 10-08-18
Installing electrical cables 5 days Mon 13-08-18 Fri 17-08-18
Fix Plug Outlets and Switches 2 days Mon 20-08-18 Tue 21-08-18
Utilities 6 days Wed 22-08-18 Wed 29-08-18
Lights 2 days Wed 22-08-18 Thu 23-08-18
Fan 2 days Fri 24-08-18 Mon 27-08-18
Other Utilities 2 days Tue 28-08-18 Wed 29-08-18
Work Units 3 days Thu 30-08-18 Mon 03-09-18
Installing Shelves 1 day Thu 30-08-18 Thu 30-08-18
Placing table 1 day Fri 31-08-18 Fri 31-08-18

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Placing bench 1 day Mon 03-09-18 Mon 03-09-18
Additional Work 15 days Tue 04-09-18 Mon 24-09-18
Adding plaster on the walls 5 days Tue 04-09-18 Mon 10-09-18
Adding colours 10 days Tue 11-09-18 Mon 24-09-18
5. Project management plan
5.1 Project background
The Deakin University wants to construct a new shed on the backyard property of the
University by cleaning the area as the land is not flattened and it mainly consists of number
of irregular structures that needs to be demolished. As before the initiation of the project
demolition of the land is required and thus the project is mainly divided into construction as
well as demolition phase. During demolition, all the structures or irregularities that are
present are demolished from the area by using various demolitions tools and techniques. In
the project construction phase, the foundation will be created and then proper infrastructure
of the shed will be built. The design of the shed will generally follow 3D model which is
mainly developed by the software of 3D modelling.
5.2 Project scope and objectives
Scope
The scope of the project includes:
 Property survey
 Cleaning the land by demolishing structure present on the backyard of the universities
 Construction of the new shed

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Objectives
The objectives of the project includes:
 Demolishing concrete structure that are present in the backyard of the
university
 To flatten the land for making it suitable for construction
 To build the shed as per the 3D design
 To complete the entire construction within the assumed time and budget
5.3 Work breakdown Structure
The work breakdown structure for the project is provided below:
Construction of
94WBR-Shed Project
Demolition works
Land Survey
Measurinng area
Identyfying concrete
structures that are
required to be
demolished
Building temporary
guard
Preparing Land
Clearing Land
Brining Bulldozers
Demolition
Utilization of
bulldozers
Demolishing all
structures
Foundation
Clear Foundation Soil
Cleaning land from
plants and grasses
Checking the quality
of soil
Build Foundation
Digging the land
Using clay on the
ground
Pouring concrete
Building concrete
foundation
Shed Infrastructure
Walls
Building infrsatructure
of the wall
Placing bricks
Using cement
Doors and Windows
Cutting out
openings
Placing doors
Placing windows
Roof
Creating structure
for roof holding
Placing roofing
Interior Development
Electrical Works
Installing wirings
Installing electrical
cables
Fix Plug Outlets and
Switches
Utilities
Lights
Fan
Other Utilities
Work Units
Installing Shelves
Placing table
Placing bench
Additional Work
Adding plaster on
the walls
Adding colours
Figure 2: Work Breakdown Structure
(Source: Created by Author)
Based on the WBS, the Gantt chart of the project is developed which is provided
below:

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Figure 2: Work Breakdown Structure
(Source: Created by Author)

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5.4 Proposed Budget
The budget of the project is mainly developed by utilizing techniques that are
elaborated below:
Human resource and resource utilization: The cost of the human resources are
determined by adding them within the schedule of the project in order to calculate the
utilization of project resources. The resource sheet of the project is mainly provided below:
Resource Name Type Max. Units Std. Rate
Construction Manager Work 100% $95.00/hr.
Land Survey Manager Work 100% $70.00/hr.
Demolition Workers Work 100% $240.00/hr.
Construction Workers Work 100% $300.00/hr.
Electricians Work 100% $160.00/hr.
Mechanics Work 100% $160.00/hr.
Depending on the utilization of resources within the project, the overall budget that is
spend on the human resources of the project for completing various project activities are
provided below:
Task Name Duration Resource Names Cost
Construction of 94WBR-Shed
Project
116 days $215,160.00
Demolition works 23 days $38,040.00
Land Survey 11 days $13,520.00
Measuring area 5 days
Land Survey
Manager
$2,800.00

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Identifying concrete
structures that are required to be
demolished
2 days
Land Survey
Manager
$1,120.00
Building temporary guard 4 days
Construction
Workers
$9,600.00
Preparing Land 7 days $14,920.00
Clearing Land 5 days
Construction
Manager,
Demolition Workers
$13,400.00
Brining Bulldozers 2 days
Construction
Manager
$1,520.00
Demolition 5 days $9,600.00
Utilization of bulldozers 3 days Demolition Workers $5,760.00
Demolishing all structures 2 days Demolition Workers $3,840.00
Foundation 16 days $33,760.00
Clear Foundation Soil 4 days $4,960.00
Cleaning land from plants
and grasses
2 days Demolition Workers $3,840.00
Checking the quality of soil 2 days
Land Survey
Manager
$1,120.00
Build Foundation 12 days $28,800.00
Digging the land 4 days
Construction
Workers
$9,600.00
Using clay on the ground 4 days Construction $9,600.00