Question: Based on the Case study: Technology Selection Dilemma in an Affordable Mass Housing Project, please answer the following questions: Discuss, at least, four factors which

Based on the Case study: Technology Selection Dilemma in an Affordable Mass Housing Project, please answer the following questions:

  1. Discuss, at least, four factors which caused cost overruns during the PMAY-U housing Project. In addition, provide mitigation measures for each factor. (16)
  2. Discuss the lessons learnt for the tendering of raw material for thehousing projects under PMAY-Uand how this impacted on the completion of the project. (6)
  3. Discuss how the information on the 'Basic Cost Estimate' (Exhibit 2) and 'Corrected Cost and Time' (Exhibit 5) can be used to assess the earned value of thehousing projects under PMAY-U. (8)
  4. Discuss, at least, four factors that influenced the revenue of thehousing projects under PMAY-U. (8)
  5. Based on the lessons learnt from thehousing projects under PMAY-URural Project, do you considerMr Ram Charancompetent to manage the new Rural Tourism Project? (12)
  6. Discuss at least four cost overrun factors associated with the subcontracting for this project. Also provide mitigations for each identified factor (16)
  7. Which decision shouldMr Ram Charansuggest to the director? Discuss, at least three, advantages and disadvantages of cancelling or maintaining the contract with the consortium. (14)
  8. Imagine that the Director argues that it is important to adhere to the timeline previously defined and finish the project on time without any budget increase. What actions shouldMr Ram Charanimplement to avoid further revisions of the contract and mitigate risk? (10)
  9. Develop the work breakdown structure (WBS) for this project and provide a revise cost estimate for the project. (20)
  10. Evaluate the contracting and subcontracting of the project activities for this project. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the subcontracting on this project? (20)
  11. Discuss the benefits of contracts management to ensure the timely completion of this project. (20)
  12. What additional investment is required to complete the project before the deadline? (20)
  13. Your company has been appointed to provide management oversight to ensure that the project is delivered on time, assess the risk factors that are contributing to cost overruns on the

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