Project Crashing

CASE STUDY

Cool Homes(P) Ltd specializes in constructing quality homes in the city of Bangalore. Cool
Homes is known for timely completion of its projects. Consider one of the projects of Cool
Homes. Table below lists the activities their precedence relationship with other activities and
their duration

Activit Description Duration(weeks) Predecessors

y
A Design/approval of plan 8 -
B Foundation/superstructure 12 A
C Select and order electrical 4 A
and other accessories
D Wiring for the building 2 B
E Carpentry works 8 B
F Laying of roof 2 D
G Wall plastering/laying 3 E,F
floors/painting
H Fixing fittings(sanitary 2 C,G
,electrical etc)
I Obtaining power and water 2 E,F
connections for the site
J Final polishing, testing, 2 I,H
handover
Normal time(weeks) Crash Normal Crash
time(weeks) cost(Rs Cost(Rs”000”)
“000”
)
A 8 6 12 20
B 12 8 24 56
C 4 4 8 NA
D 2 2 9 NA
E 8 5 9 27
F 2 1 12 24
G 3 2 12 22
H 2 1 8 14
I 2 2 6 NA
J 2 1 8 10

The indirect cost for the project is estimated to be Rs 5000 per week.