$2.$ Assignment

Welcome to the Construction Project Management case study, a dynamic experience designed to bridge

the gap between theory and practice in managing projects. This assignment equips you with a holistic

understanding of the multifaceted challenges faced by project managers within the construction industry.

You are the newly appointed project management team for "Green Horizons Construction," a renowned

firm specialising in sustainable civil engineering projects. Your mission is to manage the development of a

ground breaking sustainable community centre. This project is high$-$profile and it is expected to set a new

standard for eco$-$friendly construction.

The community centre will serve as a hub for education, recreation, and community engagement. It must

achieve Net Zero Energy status and adhere to the highest sustainability standards.

You need to choose your group mates $($maximum $5$ students per each group$)$ before Week $2.$

Each group will be given a scenario with specified budget, timeline, construction quote and cash flow.

I need help with task $2$: Task $2$: Project Planning:

Comprehensive Planning:

$$ Include a detailed project management plan that assigns roles and responsibilities to team

members $($include a chart of your organisation$)$ and outlines communication protocols.

$$ Integrate sustainability principles into the project plan, specifying green building certifications

$($e$.$g$.,$ LEED Platinum$)$ to pursue or energy$-$saving strategies like passive solar design.

Procurement Strategy:

$$ Specify the selected procurement method, e$.$g$.,$ design$-$build, and allocate $37,000$ for

procurement$-$related expenses.

$$ Detail how local suppliers and contractors will be engaged to reduce transportation$-$related

carbon emissions and ensure timely material deliveries.

Financial Analysis:

$$ Conduct a cost$-$benefit analysis comparing sustainable construction choices $($e$.$g$.,$ solar panels,

rainwater harvesting$)$ with traditional alternatives, with a focus on long$-$term savings.

$$ Perform a financial analysis based on the provided cash flow projection for the project over $20$

years:

o Using the provided cash flow data and a discount rate of $10\%,$ calculate the Net Present

Value $($NPV$)$ and Internal Rate of Return $($IRR$)$ of the project.

o Interpret the results of the NPV and IRR calculations. Is the project financially viable?

Explain your reasoning. Scenario $3($Timber Structure$)$:

The Eco$-$Friendly Community Centre in Chiswick, London is more than just a structure; it exemplifies the Construction Quote:

Description

Total Cost $(\backslash (\backslash$mathbf$\{(1)\}\backslash )$

Site Preparation

Site Clearing and Demolition

Excavation and Grading

Soil Testing and Remediation

Foundation and Structure

Foundation Construction

Timber Structure

Roof Trusses and Beams

Utilities and Services

Plumbing and Sanitary Systems

Electrical Systems

HVAC Systems

Interior Finishes

Flooring and Wall Finishes

Ceiling Systems

Interior Fixtures and Furnishings

Exterior

Roofing and Waterproofing

Exterior Wall Finishes

Landscaping and Exterior Amenities

Landscaping and Green Areas

Parking Lot and Paving

Contingency $(10\backslash \%)$

Total Estimated Project Cost Cash Flow $($after completion$)$: Location: