Project planning is an iterative process that continues throughout the life cycle of the project. While construction managers initially identify activities and activity durations in order to establish a timeline for project completion, they are responsible for monitoring resource productivity throughout the project. This process allows construction managers to identify impacts on activity durations and risks to the project timeline.

For this Application, select five common construction activities and analyze factors in each activity that could impact productivity. Your text offers a construction activity listing for a plant expansion. In your analysis, focus on at least two factors for each activity. What steps can a construction manager take in order to effectively plan for the factors you have identified? Justify your response.