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The document outlines project management techniques using PERT and CPM for various construction projects, detailing activities, durations, predecessors, and labor requirements. It includes calculations for expected time, variance, critical paths, project durations, labor schedules, and cost analyses. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of understanding labor demand patterns and project expenditure over time.

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The document outlines project management techniques using PERT and CPM for various construction projects, detailing activities, durations, predecessors, and labor requirements. It includes calculations for expected time, variance, critical paths, project durations, labor schedules, and cost analyses. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of understanding labor demand patterns and project expenditure over time.

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1 A project consists of the following activities with three-time


estimates (in weeks):

Activity Predecessor Optimistic (a) Most Likely (m) Pessimistic (b)


A — 2 4 6
B A 1 2 3
C A 2 3 8
D B 2 5 8
E C 3 4 5
F D, E 1 2 3

(a) Using the PERT technique:


i. Compute the expected time (te) and variance (σ²) for each
activity.
ii. Determine the critical path.
iii. Calculate the expected duration of the project.

(b) Assume the project completion time follows a normal distribution.


i. Determine the standard deviation of the project duration.
ii. Calculate the probability that the project will be completed
between 16 weeks and 20 weeks.
2 A construction project consists of the following activities with
their durations, predecessors, and labour requirements:

Activity Predecessor Duration Labour Required (No. of


(days) Workers)
A — 4 6
B A 6 8
C A 5 5
D B 3 10
E C 4 7
F D, E 2 12

(a) Using the Critical Path Method (CPM):


i. Draw the project network.
ii. Determine the earliest start (ES), earliest finish (EF), latest
start (LS), and latest finish (LF) for each activity.
iii. Identify the critical path and calculate the total project
duration.
(b)
i. Prepare a labour schedule based on the earliest start times.
ii. Draw the labour histogram for the project duration.
iii. Comment on the pattern of labour demand and identify any
periods of peak labour requirement.
3 A small construction project consists of the following activities:

Activity Predecessor Duration (days) Cost ($)


A — 4 4000
B A 6 6000
C A 5 5000
D B 3 3000
E C 4 4000
F D, E 2 2000

(a) Using the Critical Path Method (CPM):

i. Draw the project network.

ii. Determine the earliest start (ES), earliest finish (EF), latest
start (LS), and latest finish (LF) for each activity.

iii. Identify the critical path and the total project duration.

(b)

i. Compute the daily cost for each activity (assume uniform


distribution of cost over the duration of the activity).

ii. Prepare a time-cost table showing cumulative cost per day


for the entire project.

iii. Draw the S-curve representing cumulative project cost


against time.

iv. Comment on the pattern of project expenditure and peak


cost periods.

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