Project Management

Tutorial 3
Module 2 Project Resources and
Least Cost

Learning Outcome

 Practice the software to schedule different projects

 Perform the resource leveling and least cost scheduling of
various projects

Lecturer Name: Dr. Mohsin Qureshi

Academic Year: 2020-2021
Course Coordinator Name: Dr. Mohsin Qureshi

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 NOTE:
Please try these exercises on your own BEFORE attending the tutorial session. You can also work in
groups to solve the questions. Come prepared, the staff will be happy to help you with any questions
you may have.

3.8 The details about activities related to the construction of a residential building are shown
in table below. Construct the following by using MS Project program;
1. Gantt Chart
2. Network diagrams

Code Activity IPAs Duration (days)

A Excavation - 30

B Paperwork - 20

C Mobilization - 7

D Plinth Beams A, B, C 12

E Foundation, Concrete footings A, B, C 12

F Ground Floor Concrete D, E 10

G Ground Floor Columns F 21

H Ground Floor Frame G 38

I First Floor Concrete H 12

J First Floor Columns I 23

K First Floor Concrete Frame J 35

L Second Floor Concrete K 14

M Second Floor Columns L 23

N Second Floor Concrete Frames M 37

O Second Floor Door Frames N 12

P Roof Slab, Beams, Sheet Metal N 20

Q Elevator N 20

R Lathe & Plaster K 20

S Second Floor Masonry, Interior Doors II, O, P, Q 20

T Penthouse Steel, Concrete, and Masonry II, O, P, Q 20

U Ceilings II, O, P, Q 44

V Paint U 40

W Millwork S, T, Y, X, U, V, FF, GG 40

X Finish Grade, Sitework S, T 28

Y Tile & Carpet V, W 21

Z Clean Up, Inspect, and Move Out GG, FF, X, Y, AA, CC 4

AA Ceramic Tile & Marble R 14

BB Stairwells H 38

CC Hardware, Architectural and Miscellaneous Metals BB 14

DD Ground Fl. Door Frames H 14

EE Ground Floor Masonry & Interior Doors DD 36

FF Exterior Doors H 21

GG Glazing & Store Front H 38

HH First Floor Dr. Frame K 14

II First Floor Masonry, Interior Doors EE, HH 36

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 3.9 The activity list for the construction of a simple highway project is shown below. Using the
information draw the network diagram and perform resource leveling.

Activity Operation IPA(s) Duration Daily

Code (days) resource
A Lower 8” water main - 5 6
B Site preparation - 4 4
C Remove unsuitable material - 18 6
D Order and deliver piling - 15 6
E Place backfill C 6 6
F Order and deliver sewer pipes - 20 6
G Drive pilings D 10 10
H Build embankment A, B, E, F 14 8
I Lay sewer under embankment H 6 6
J Construct saddles G, I 10 6
K Place base course I 4 8
L Place asphalt surface K 8 8
M Lay side drains J 6 6

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The activities, their durations, costs and IPAs for a small construction project are given in
the table below. The daily indirect cost is 100 OMR.

Activity Code IPAs Duration (days) Cost (OMR)

Normal Crash Normal Crash
A - 4 2 600 800
B - 5 3 700 800
C - 6 3 300 450
D A 3 2 500 650
E A, B, C 5 3 400 600
F C 4 2 600 650
G D, E 3 2 400 500
H D, E 2 2 800 800
I D, E, F 3 2 900 1000

By applying the technique of least cost scheduling, calculate the least cost and optimum
duration of the project.