CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED Step Estimated Time Required to Execute Step (Days under Optimal Cost Conditions) Days Reduction Cost A. Prepare Preliminary Specifications B. Excavate Foundation C. Pour Foundation D. Electric Work E. Lath Work F. Plumbing G. Plaster Walls 10 120 200 180 200 20 NNNN- NWN 40 100 H. Paint Interior Walls 70 150 200 I. Millwork Installation J. Trim Installation 0 K. Erect Frame & Roof 0 350 90 150 1,000 2,500 100 800 100 0 L. Final Interior Decoration M. Installation of Siding 1 ANNWNNWANANWNW 600 N. Paint Exterior 1 50 150 70 120 0. Blueprints Finalized 0 0 50 0 P. Prepare Bill of Materials and Order Invoices Q. Time Required to Receive Lumber After Order is Sent R. Window and Exterior Door Installation 170 100 290 100 | | 1. Formulate the CPM problem by drawing its network using activity on arc as discussed Compare your solution vs. the solution given in Figure 1(below). Identify their differences. 2. Consider only the duration as the only objective, Find a simple way to solve the problem by hand (not using computers) 3. Consider only the duration as the only objective, Use a project management software package, (e.g. use Excel) to also solve the project management, compare the solution of the software package to your solution in part 2, then choose the correct solution and used it in all the following sections. 000 Ooor of a Figure 1. Arrow Diagram (Normal Schedule) CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED Step Estimated Time Required to Execute Step (Days under Optimal Cost Conditions) Days Reduction Cost A. Prepare Preliminary Specifications B. Excavate Foundation C. Pour Foundation D. Electric Work E. Lath Work F. Plumbing G. Plaster Walls 10 120 200 180 200 20 NNNN- NWN 40 100 H. Paint Interior Walls 70 150 200 I. Millwork Installation J. Trim Installation 0 K. Erect Frame & Roof 0 350 90 150 1,000 2,500 100 800 100 0 L. Final Interior Decoration M. Installation of Siding 1 ANNWNNWANANWNW 600 N. Paint Exterior 1 50 150 70 120 0. Blueprints Finalized 0 0 50 0 P. Prepare Bill of Materials and Order Invoices Q. Time Required to Receive Lumber After Order is Sent R. Window and Exterior Door Installation 170 100 290 100 | | 1. Formulate the CPM problem by drawing its network using activity on arc as discussed Compare your solution vs. the solution given in Figure 1(below). Identify their differences. 2. Consider only the duration as the only objective, Find a simple way to solve the problem by hand (not using computers) 3. Consider only the duration as the only objective, Use a project management software package, (e.g. use Excel) to also solve the project management, compare the solution of the software package to your solution in part 2, then choose the correct solution and used it in all the following sections. 000 Ooor of a Figure 1. Arrow Diagram (Normal Schedule)