This report provides a comprehensive review and critique of operations management and project life cycles. It begins with an introduction to operations management and project management, followed by a detailed analysis of Costa Coffee's operations, including the application of various operation management principles such as education and training, quality control, and the principle of success. The report also explores continuous improvement using lean principles, providing a continuous improvement plan with recommendations. Part two of the report focuses on a construction project with 1,250 employees, analyzing project life cycle stages, methodologies, tools, and evaluating the effectiveness of the project life cycle through theories and models. The report emphasizes the importance of work standardization, regular improvement, and planning in effective operations management, and it concludes with a discussion on the implications for both the coffee house chain and the construction project.