Project Planning Report: CPM, WBS, Resource Planning & 4D Systems

This report delves into project planning methodologies, encompassing Critical Path Method (CPM), Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), and resource planning techniques. It explains the significance of WBS in providing structured data for project analysis, financial assessment, and time management. The report outlines the critical analysis path, detailing the identification of key parameters like Earliest Start Time (ES), Earliest Finish Time (EF), Latest Finish Time (LF), and Latest Start Time (LS). It further discusses resource leveling, its importance in avoiding over-allocation, and the techniques used to manage resources effectively. The second part of the report focuses on 4D planning, exploring its visual representation through Building Information Modeling (BIM) and its benefits in construction projects, including time-saving, cost-effectiveness, and enhanced communication. References to relevant literature and resources are provided to support the analysis.