Module 4 Group Project.

1. You are concerned that your standard two man crew, Curley and Moe, may not have the skill to install the baseboards and casings without a significant amount of rework and delay. You call Gus and Leo, the elite carpentry crew you can use. They can be made available, but their combined hourly rate,including fringe and overhead, is $50/hour more than the budget.

2. There are two worksheets (which you need to complete) for baseboards and finish work that can assist you with making your decision.

3. Prepare a report to your supervisor regarding your issues from the situation and any other issues that you think should be reported.

4. Also, include Earned Value calculations for VAC, CPI, EAC (using the remaining formulas not completed last week except the bottoms-up), ETC (no need to re-estimate), TCPI using the BAC formula, and the EAC formula. (Include calculations for all methods of calculating EAC except the bottoms-up.) Although PV, EV, AC, BAC, SV, SPI, and the EAC (using the EAC=AC+BAC-EV formula) were completed last week, include those in your report.

5. Compare the different methods used to calculate EAC and TCPI. Explain why the values differ. Which would you give the most credence in forecasting this project?

6. Also, explain how you need to control costs on this project. Demonstrate your knowledge of the core value of responsible stewardship by minimizing the cost.

PRM 520 - Group Project Guidelines Interim inspection to document accepted deliverables This week, you will begin work on your Group Project for this module. You will work as a group but will submit the assignments individually. Your Group Project for this course will be completed in four stages and submitted in Modules 2, 3, 4, and 8. The purpose of the Group Project is to apply the concepts and techniques of the module employing the following processes: 1. Validate Scope 2. Control Scope 3. Control Schedule 4. Control Cost 5. Control Procurements and Monitor Stakeholder Engagement Each of these will form a separate section of the Final Project. The project is the construction of a new house. You are the project manager responsible for building the house. The contract has been signed, which includes the final floor plan (enclosed as Figure 1) and options selected at your companys Design Center. One change order has been processed: the addition of a swimming pool (in Module 1). You dont need to update the schedule yet; that will be assigned with other changes and due Module 8. More details are below the Assignment. Assignment: Complete the first stage of your Group ProjectThe Validate Scope Process. To validate scope, your company requires five interim inspections and one final inspection. The inspections are: 1. Grading inspection; pre-slab and underground plumbing stake-out (completed) 2. Slab inspection; pre-framing plan (completed) 3. Framing and exterior inspection; pre-drywall inspection (your current assignment) 4. Drywall inspection; pre-cabinets and fixtures 5. Cabinets and fixtures inspection 6. Final (closing) inspection Group Project, Part I (Module 2) Work together with your team to prepare a validate scope document for the framing and exterior inspection, pre-drywall inspection. This inspection includes the following: Completed exterior, including roof, windows, doors (pre-painting) Completed internal wall framing In-wall plumbing for sinks, tubs, dishwasher, clothes washer, wet bar, etc. Completed electrical for wall switches, outlets, ceiling fixtures, etc. Low-voltage wiring and conduit for security system, AV equipment, internet and computer wiring, thermostat, telephones, etc. HVAC ducts and returns All of these items are shown on the construction plans approved by the Browns. If the items are as shown on the plans, they should be approved. The Browns know that if they want to make

any changes not shown on the plans, they will be charged a lump sum of $250 for making the change and any additional costs incurred to construct the change. Some changes may require the review and approval of the local building department, which will add at least two weeks to the construction schedule. You dont anticipate any issues; the Browns live in the area and stop in at the site once or twice each week. You have shown the location of various appliances and the kitchen island by painting the outline of these on the floor. This allows for the owners to better visualize the final layout. The purpose of this week's submission is for your team to develop a generic procedure that uses the inputs, tools, and techniques, and produces the outputs in the Validate Scope process. In addition, your team must develop a quality control procedure for just the electrical switches and outlets to eliminate rework and demonstrate your knowledge of the core value of Responsible Stewardship by installing these features correctly the first time. Remember the carpenters adage: Measure twice, cut once. The case study on which the four part assignment is based is as follows: Project Background: Mr. and Mrs. Brown are buying a new house, the San Leo model, in a local subdivision. The house is a 4-bed, 2-bath with a 2 car garage. The Browns have selected their options and signed the contract and addendums. Their financing is approved. The house is now under construction. It is nearing the end of the third month in a seven-month construction schedule. The Browns have previously approved the two earlier interim inspections, 1) regarding the lot grading, underground plumbing; and 2) slab and interior wall framing. It is now time for the third interim inspection described above. Company Background: Your company, HappiHouses (HH), builds standard houses in several new subdivisions in your area. HH has been in business for over 40 years and is a licensed general contractor in your area. HH sells the house and lot as a package. HHs profit comes from mark-up on the lot, construction management, a mark-up on subcontractors, as well as the margin from self-performing the structural, concrete, drywall, painting, and finishing work. HH self-performs this work to better control the quality and schedule for these items. HH uses several subcontractors (subs) during construction. These subs are typically those trades that are separately licensed in your area. For this house, the subs are constructing the electrical, plumbing, heating, roofing, and ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) items. The construction of each house is managed by a single project manager who has two assistants. This project management team typically has 10 to 20 houses in various stages of construction to manage. Please make sure that you cite and reference all your outside sources properly. You must have a minimum of three references, including one peer-reviewed journal article. Even though you complete this assignment as a group, all students must submit their own paper to their own individual Assignment box. (This Assignment box basket may be linked to Turnitin.)

Assignment: Complete the third stage of your Group ProjectThe Control Cost Process. Your assignment for Module 4 is to work with your group to prepare a report to your supervisor

regarding your issues from the situation and any other issues that you think should be reported.

Also, include Earned Value calculations for VAC, CPI, EAC (using the remaining formulas not completed last week except the bottoms-up), ETC (no need to re-estimate), TCPI using the BAC formula, and the EAC formula. (Include calculations for all methods of calculating EAC except the bottoms-up.) Although PV, EV, AC, BAC, SV, SPI, and the EAC (using the EAC=AC+BAC-EV formula) were completed last week, include those in your report. Compare the different methods used to calculate EAC and TCPI. Explain why the values differ. Which would you give the most credence in forecasting this project? Also, explain how you need to control costs on this project. Demonstrate your knowledge of the core value of responsible stewardship by minimizing the cost. Please make sure that you cite and reference all your outside sources properly. You must have a minimum of three references, including one peer-reviewed journal article. Even though you complete this assignment as a group, all students must submit their own paper to their own individual Assignment box. (This Assignment box basket may be linked to Turnitin.)