The construction team just started electrical and pneumatic construction. The manager wants to expedite the project to be on the safe side. What activity should be crashed first?

Critical path A,C.E,M,N, 43 weeks

Activity Crash Crash Time Cost 3 $ 35,200 8 $ 95,625 6 $ 50,400 8 $ 224,800 7 $ 394,000 $ 196,250 D E F Optimistic Most Likely Pessimistic Normal Time Time Time Cost 2 6 $ 28,000 7 10 14 $ 81,000 7 8 9 $ 40,000 14 16 18 $ 160,000 12 16 30 $ 274,000 10 14 18 $ 145,000 1 2 3 $ 11,000 3 4 6 $ 42,000 1 1 1 $ 8,000 6 7 $ 59,000 1 1 1 $ 5,000 8 12 14 $ 136,000 9 12 20 $ 87,000 1 1 1 $ 10,000 UT 2 $ 62,800 5 $ 64, 125 6 L M N $ 221,000 $ 143,375 EXHIBIT 1: ACTIVITIES TO COMPLETE PLANT RELOCATION AFTER ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND PLANT LAYOUT COMPLETED Activity Immediate Predecessor A B,C B, C A B D E F G H 1 J L M N O Description Finalize lease Obtain permits Zoning approval Electrical and pneumatic construction Quality/supervisor pod construction Anodizing line installation Machine shop equipment removal and reinstallation Climate controlled proving room construction Assembly relocation Paint line relocation Auxiliary equipment Office construction Information technology services Office move Project end Estimated Time (Weeks) 4 10 8 16 16 14 2 4 1 6 1 12 12 1 DF E G 1 J E E LM H, KN