QUESTION $3$

Enhancing Project Management with Microsoft Project Scheduling Software

Background:

You are a Sub$-$project manager at a South African small business specialising in custom woodworking projects. Your company has recently secured a contract to design and construct a complex, bespoke wooden structure for a local athletics facility. The project involves multiple phases, including design, material procurement, construction, and installation.

Case Study Scenario:

Your team is faced with the challenge of managing this project efficiently to meet tight deadlines and budget constraints. The success of this project is crucial for your company's reputation and profitability. You decide to utilise Microsoft Project Scheduling Software to aid in project management. Source $($Masiba: $2023)$

QUESTION $3$

$3\mathrm{.}1.$ Resource Allocation: $(10$ Marks$)$

$3\mathrm{.}1\mathrm{.}1.$ Analyse the importance of resource allocation in the context of this project. $(4$ marks$)$

$3\mathrm{.}1\mathrm{.}2.$ How can proper resource management contribute to the timely completion of the wooden structure? $(4$ marks$)$

$3\mathrm{.}1\mathrm{.}3.$ Discuss any challenges specific to the woodworking industry. $(2$ marks$)$

$3\mathrm{.}2.$ Float and Project Timelines: $(10$ Marks$)$

$3\mathrm{.}2\mathrm{.}1.$ Explain the concept of "float" in project scheduling and its relevance to this project. $(4$ marks$)$

$3\mathrm{.}2\mathrm{.}2.$ How might managing float effectively impact the project timeline? $(4$ marks$)$

$3\mathrm{.}2\mathrm{.}3.$ Provide examples related to the construction phase. $(2$ marks$)$