Scenario:

You are a project manager working for EcoBuild Constructions, a firm specializing in sustainable building solutions. Your latest task is to plan the construction of a Green Office for a corporate client, GreenTech Solutions, which is keen on showcasing its commitment to sustainability. The building will be a double story with a $500m^2$ internal area on a $400m^2$ piece of land with energy$-$efficient features such as solar panels, rainwater harvesting systems, and advanced insulation to reduce the building's carbon footprint. The client also requires the use of low$-$carbon materials, including sustainable concrete, recycled brick, and eco$-$friendly finishes.

The project must be completed within $18$ months starting in January $2025.$ The location is a brownfield site $($previously developed land$)$ in an urban area with existing infrastructure. Key challenges include ensuring that the construction timeline adheres to environmental regulations and minimizing disruption to the surrounding area.

The project goals are:

Achieve a Green Star rating of at least $5$ stars $($a certification for sustainable building design, construction, and operations$).$

Complete the building within the allocated $$10$ million budget.

Ensure the building is operational by July $2026$ to meet the client's schedule.

Questions

Stakeholder Analysis

Identify at least five key stakeholders involved in this green building construction project. Create a stakeholder analysis table, grouping stakeholders by their roles or functions. Your table should include the stakeholders' interests, level of influence, and proposed engagement strategies.

$2.$ Work Breakdown Structure $($WBS$)$

Identify at least five key milestones for the project. Based on these milestones, create a Work Breakdown Structure $($WBS$)$ up to three levels deep $($e$.$g$.,1\mathrm{.}1\mathrm{.}1),$ showing the main project phases $($e$.$g$.,$ site preparation, foundation work, energy system installation$)$ and their related tasks.

$3.$ Network Diagram and Critical Path $.$

Draw a network diagram showing the task dependencies based on your WBS$.$ Identify the critical path $($the sequence of tasks that determines the overall project duration$)$ and provide a table showing the free float $($the amount of time a task can be delayed without affecting the project timeline$)$ for each task and the total float for each path.

$4.$ Gantt Chart $\text{'}$

Create a Gantt chart based on your WBS and Network Diagram, showing the timeline for completing the green building. Use a monthly timeline, including WBS numbers, task titles, start dates, end dates, and durations for each task. Ensure the chart shows dependencies between tasks, such as completing site preparation before beginning foundation work.