Project Network Analysis, Schedule, and Cost Management Techniques

This project provides a comprehensive analysis of project networks, encompassing the creation of network diagrams, and the computation of critical path, early start, late start, and slack times. The assignment begins by presenting project network diagrams, followed by the identification of activities and their predecessors. The second section delves into the calculation of early and late activity times, along with the determination of slack. Example tables illustrate the process of network analysis, including time estimations, activity dependencies, and the application of project management techniques to ensure project success. The provided solution covers the techniques needed for project scheduling and management.

Scope, Time and Cost Management

Table of Contents
Section 1: Project Network..............................................................................................................1
1.1................................................................................................................................................1
1.2................................................................................................................................................2
1.3................................................................................................................................................3
Section 2: Project network with computation of slack, early and late activity times......................4
2.1................................................................................................................................................4
2.2................................................................................................................................................6

Section 1: Project Network
1.1
Activity Predecessor
A None
B None
C A,B
D A,B
E A,B
F C,D
G E
H F
I F,G
Project Network Diagram –
E G
A B I
C
F H
D
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1.2
Activity Predecessor
A None
B A
C A
D A
E B
F B
G C
H D
I F,G
J E,I,H
B E
A F
I J
C G
D H
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1.3
ID Activity Predecessor
A Identify Topic None
B Research Topic A
C Draft Paper B
D Edit Paper C
E Create Graphics C
F References C
G Proof Paper D,E,F
H Submit Paper G
A B
C
D E F
G H
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Section 2: Project network with computation of slack, early and late activity
times
2.1
ID Activity Predecessor Times
A Order Review None 2
B Order Standard parts A 3
C Produce Standard parts A 10
D Design custom parts A 13
E Software Development A 18
F Manufacture custom
hardware
C,D 15
G Assemble B,F 10
H Test E,G 5
B
G
C
F
A
D H
E
Early
start
TE Early
finish
Activity
Late
start
TE Late
finish
4

27 10 37
G
27 10 37
2 10 12
C
2 10 12
2 18 20
E
19 18 37
2.2
ID Activity Predecessor Times
5
2 3 5
B
24 3 27
12 15 27
F
12 15 27
0 2 2
A
22 2 24
2 13 15
D
1 13 12
37 5 42
H
37 5 42

A Prepare Site None 2
B Pour Foundation A 3
C Erect Frane B 4
D Roof C 4
E Windows C 1
F Doors C 1
G Electrical C 3
H Rough-in-time D,E,F,G 2
I Door Opener D,E,F,G 1
J Paint H,I 2
K Cleaner J 1
A B
C
D E F G
H
J
I
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