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Project Plan
By: D'andree Strozier, Austin Bunce, Sarina Ball, Alex Byrd

Executive Summary
The Spotlight Mall will be a medium sized mall complex with a variety of different store
outlets, entertainment venues, and restaurants to enjoy some amazing food at. The permit for the
project will be obtained by May 6th and construction will start the 4th of July. By November
13th, we plan on having the base foundation for everything finished and shortly after on
December 23rd, we will have all the stores completed. After that, around the 23rd of May will be
the completion of the central areas and parking lots. The final inspection should be completed by
June 11th. The vision we have for this mall is to be that of “The Battery” which is located in
Atlanta, Georgia. It has several shopping stores mixed with a handful of restaurants and
entertainment venues (one of which is the Braves Baseball stadium). The plan is that we will
have this built within our $75 million dollar budget and not have to exceed it. Once built, we
hope to offer the community around 50+ new jobs around the mall. We also plan to liven up, not
just the actual mall itself, but the local community around it. Overall, this project is supposed to
be an enjoyable experience from both the consumers and the people working and maintaining the
establishment, keeping the environment fun and positive so that the consumers want to come
back for more.

Project Scope Statement

1) Project Name:
The Spotlight, Shopping Mall

2) Project Objective:
To construct and get fully operational a new 600,000 square foot outlet mall in Charlotte,
North Carolina with a unique entertainment based arrangement within two years. The
cost of the mall is not to exceed $75 million dollars.

3) Product Scope Description:

The envisioned mall will have a similar setup and atmosphere to “The Battery'' in Metro
Atlanta. This means it will provide a plethora of stores and venues that cater to a diverse
crowd of people. The mall will offer around fifteen stores, two restaurants and two stages
to exhibit local talent.
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4) Justification:
Although Charlotte, North Carolina is a relatively developed area it lacks an
establishment equivalent to the proposed Spotlight Shopping Mall. The new commerce
center would provide the local community with over sixty new job positions in and
around the surrounding area. Moreover it would add to the entertainment value of the
locale. To sum the aim is to create a hospitable environment that the community will
relish. The objective of the project is to generate exponential profits for every stakeholder
involved in the mall’s fabrication process and to give back to the community as a whole.

5) Deliverables:
● 3 Bars, Cafes or Restaurants
● 15 Department Stores
● 2 Concert Venues
● Other miscellaneous entertainment venues
● External central areas and common places

6) Milestones:
1. Permit Approved - May 6, 2023

2. Excavation and Preliminary Ground Leveling Complete- October 4, 2023

3. Foundation Complete- November 13, 2023

4. Central Areas and Parking Lot Complete- December 23, 2023

5. Department Stores Complete- May 23, 2024

6. Final Inspection- June 11, 2024

7) Technical Requirements:
1. The design must meet local building codes.
2. Permit must be approved and applied for before construction.
3. All windows and doors must must pass NFRC class 40 energy ratings with less than .03
air leakage and have a U- Factor of .27.
4. Ceiling insulation must have an "R" factor over 30.
5. Floor insulation must have an "R" factor over 25.
6. Lighting requirements in department stores are 3 watt per square foot.

8) Limit and Exclusions:

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1. Will not be responsible for landscaping but furnishings such as planters are provided in
common places.
2. Work onsite is permitted only between the hours of 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday through
Friday.
3. Air conditioning and heating systems are not included in construction however the
building will be equipped with air ducts.
4. Security provisions such as alarms and cameras will not be included.
5. Contractor is responsible for any subcontracted work
6. Not responsible for painting, or any other custom internal light fixtures.

9) Acceptance Criteria:
After construction the central commercial property inspections association (CCPIA) will
approve the facility.
Subsequently, the city will inspect the property to make sure it is up to code.

Work Breakdown Structure

1. The Spotlight Shopping Mall

1.1 Preliminary Works
1.1.1 Architectural Design
1.1.1.1 Mainframe Structure
1.1.1.1.1 Determine Height of Ceilings
1.1.1.1.2 Number of Support Beams
1.1.1.1.3 Stylistic Features

1.1.1.2 Flow and Accessibility

1.1.1.2.1 Delineate Foot Traffic
1.1.1.2.2 Delineate Car Traffic
1.1.1.2.3 Create a Road Plan
1.1.1.2.4 Design Loading Bays

1.1.1.3 Materials
1.1.1.3.1 Conduct Material Audit
1.1.1.3.2 Order Materials

1.1.2 Site Preparation

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1.1.2.1 Legal
1.1.2.1.1 Obtain Permit
1.1.2.1.2 Finalize Lot Purchase

1.1.2.2 Excavation
1.1.2.2.1 Environmental Review
1.1.2.2.2 Cut Lumber
1.1.2.2.3 Level Ground

1.1.3 Foundation
1.1.3.1 Pour Concrete
1.1.3.1.1 Pour Foundation for Internal Areas
1.1.3.1.2 Pour Foundation for Exterior Areas

1.2 External Works

1.2.1 Build Roads and Walkways
1.2.1.1 Remove Topsoil
1.2.1.2 Spread subbase of crushed stone with a thickness of 60 cm.
1.2.1.3 Install polythene sheeting.
1.2.1.4 Pour Asphalt

1.2.2 Build Car Parking Lot

1.2.2.1 Pave Lot
1.2.2.2 Create Curbs
1.2.2.3 Paint Lanes

1.3 Mall Mainstructure

1.3.1 Department Stores
1.3.1.1 Lay Bricks Spread Mortar
1.3.1.2 Install Ceiling
1.3.1.3 Install Floor
1.3.1.4 Finish Walls

1.3.2 Interior and Common Places

1.3.2.1 Install Banks and Seating
1.3.2.2 Pour Foundation for Cement Planters

1.3.3 Restaurants and Cafes

1.3.3.1 Set Up Fixtures For Connecting Kitchen Appliances

1.4 Other Services

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1.4.1 Lighting, Signs and Air Ducts

1.4.1.1 Install Emergency Exit Signs
1.4.1.2 Parking Lot Lighting
1.4.1.3 External Lighting
1.4.1.4 Install Air Ducts

1.4.2 Electrical
1.4.2.1 Lay Wiring For Cash Registers
1.4.2.2 Install Electrical Outlets
1.4.3.3 Secure Connection to City Power Supply Grid

1.4.3 Water Drainage

1.4.3.1 Lay Pipes
1.4.3.2 Install Water Meter
1.4.3.3 Complete Plumbing for Bathrooms
1.4.3.4 Install Spigots For Maintenance
1.4.3.5 Install Ground Run-off System

1.5 Project Management

1.5.1 Public Relations
1.5.1.1 Attend City Council Meetings
1.5.1.2 Marketing for Instituting Stakeholders

1.5.2 Accounting & Finance

1.5.2.1 Determine ROI, Payback and NPV of Investments
1.5.3.2 Manage Payment of All Parties Involved and The Portfolio
1.5.3.3 Set a Baseline Budget For Each Department
1.5.3.4 Secure Loan *(If applicable)

1.5.3 Project Planning & Control

1.5.3.1 Establish Advisory Board
1.5.3.2 Stakeholder Communication System
1.5.3.3 Create Network Diagrams, and Risk Management System,

Responsibility Matrix
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Structural Project
Deliverables Masonry Engineers Finance Carpenters Electricians Plumbing Management

Design 3 1 5

Construct
Central 1 2 5
Area Interior

Recruitment
and 2
Employment

Construct 1 4 1
Stores

Bathrooms and
drainage, 2 3 1
service ducts

Establish mall 1
Administration

Lighting,
signs, peakers 2 1
electrical work

Public 2 1
Relations

Windows, 1
floors and
Insulation

Car Parking 1 3

Excavation 1 3
Cut Trees

1- Responsible
2- Support
3- Consult
4- Notification
5- Approval
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Estimate Time and Available Cost

The average consummate construction time for a medium sized mall is eight months to two
years. However since there is no discernable time constraint for this project, tasks will be spread
out in an effort to curtail the monetary constraint. Mall construction is scheduled to start on May
6th after a permit has been applied for and end on June 11th 2024 after the final city inspection.
The direct funds available for the project are $65 million, with another $5 million set aside in a
contingency fund. If unforeseen events cause this figure to rise further, the bank has also pre-
approved a five year loan with an interest rate of 6.5% that would supply the project with an
additional $5 million if necessary.

Based on the complexity and size of the mall, total construction costs can range from $25 to
$180 million. In general, $2.5 million dollars will acquire 10,000 square feet of mall space. That
being said, The Spotlight will be a moderate sized mall, this denotes that the total costs will fall
somewhere in the middle of the cost range provided above. Of course, there are many fixed costs
which need to be considered first before a final estimate can be attained. For instance the cost of
a permit and license for standard strip malls is approximately $12 thousand. Likewise, a good
location in Charlotte, North Carolina will cost $1.75 million, and the blueprint of the mall itself
will cost $25 thousand.

On average the total national comprehensive labor costs for a 600,000 square foot mall is $10
million. Individual labor costs for contractors vary depending on trade. For example, carpenters
and artisans charge $60 to $100 per hour, whereas masons or stoneworkers can be hired for $20
to $50 per hour. Structural engineers which are pivotal for the design of the mall can cost $100 to
$220 per hour, however it should be noted that they also charge an additional one time fee that
ranges from 1% to 5% percent of total construction cost. Similarly, laying the pavement for a
parking lot and other auxiliary cement work costs $3 to $6 dollars per square foot. The wages
enumerated above are national averages, in the City of Charlotte North Carolina, most workers
will charge 7% above this valuation. With this in mind, after factoring in labor, fixed costs,
location and materials the final project is estimated to cost $57,359,887.84 if no contingencies
arise.
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MS Project 2019 Scheduling:

Entry Table With Resources Allocation

Network Diagram:

Project Cost Estimate:

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Cost Estimate:
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Communication Plan

Department Deliverable Frequency Method of Priority Provider Notes and

Communicatio Attachments
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Senior Management *Should include a

Project Management Milestone Bi-weekly E-Mail High Contractors copy of the Gantt
Report Chart and any
reason for missed
deadlines

Senior Weekly
Management Status Weekly E-Mail High Contractors
Project Management Reports

External Stakeholders Issues Report Monthly E-Mail Medium Advisory

Board

Project Management Project Status *Mainly interested

Office and Lead Staff Report & Bi-weekly Face-to-face High to Advisory in status of each
Agenda meetings or Medium Board task and timeline
Zoom Call

Staff & Customers Escalation When Mail Flyer Low Project

Report applicable Management

Customers and other Accepted When Project

stakeholders Change applicable E-Mail High Management
Office
Request