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Use of Microsoft Project in Construction

26th March 2019

Paul DolanAthlone Institute of Technology

pauldolan@ait.ie(086)3801140

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4 Stage“Thought Process3”

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Stage 1Sequence the Operations

1. Look at significant elements or stages of construction.

2. Based on the project documentation (BIM Model, Drawings, Bill of Quantities, Specifications) identify the main activities and think about a rough schedule.

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3. Prepare a phasing diagram where appropriate.

Understand the link between the sequences of operations to be undertaken and the practicalities on site.

4. Do not have too many activities to begin with - 20 or 30 max.

5. Do not worry about minor details at this stage.

Stage 1Sequence the Operations

Block A

Block C

Block B

Establish methods of work, choice of plant, determine quantities involved, assess risk.• Temporary works• Cranage• Material handling• Hoisting and access equipment• Scaffolding• Risk and uncertainty

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Stage 2Establish Methods of

Work

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Stage 2Establish Methods of

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Stage 3Estimate Activity

Durations

• Resource availability• Plant • Labour• Supervision

i. Top-Down Estimating Analogous Estimates

ii. Bottom-Up Estimating Parametric Estimates

iii. Three Point Estimating Program Evaluation Review Technique (PERT)

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1. List activities

2. Enter durations

3. Link activities with logic

• Mandatory dependencies. Hard Logic

• Discretionary dependencies. Soft Logic

• External dependencies.

Finish to Start Start to Start Finish to Finish Start to Finish

Stage 4Programme

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1. List activities

2. Enter durations

3. Link activities with logic

• Mandatory dependencies. Hard Logic

• Discretionary dependencies. Soft Logic

• External dependencies.

Finish to Start Start to Start Finish to Finish Start to Finish

Stage 4Programme

Stage 1

• Sequence

Stage 2

• Establish

Stage 3

• Estimate

Stage 4

• Programme

1. List activities

2. Enter durations

3. Link activities with logic

• Mandatory dependencies. Hard Logic

• Discretionary dependencies. Soft Logic

• External dependencies.

Finish to Start

Start to Start Finish to Finish Start to Finish

Stage 4Programme

Stage 1

• Sequence

Stage 2

• Establish

Stage 3

• Estimate

Stage 4

• Programme

1. List activities

2. Enter durations

3. Link activities with logic

• Mandatory dependencies. Hard Logic

• Discretionary dependencies. Soft Logic

• External dependencies.

Finish to Start Start to Start

Finish to Finish Start to Finish

Stage 4Programme

Stage 1

• Sequence

Stage 2

• Establish

Stage 3

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Stage 4

• Programme

1. List activities

2. Enter durations

3. Link activities with logic

• Mandatory dependencies. Hard Logic

• Discretionary dependencies. Soft Logic

• External dependencies.

Finish to Start Start to Start Finish to Finish

Start to Finish

Stage 4Programme

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1. List activities

2. Enter durations

3. Link activities with logic

• Mandatory dependencies. Hard Logic

• Discretionary dependencies. Soft Logic

• External dependencies. • Applying Lags and Leads can

modify the relationship between activities.

Stage 4Programme

Stage 1

• Sequence

Stage 2

• Establish

Stage 3

• Estimate

Stage 4

• Programme

1. List activities

2. Enter durations

3. Link activities with logic

• Mandatory dependencies. Hard Logic

• Discretionary dependencies. Soft Logic

• External dependencies. • Applying Lags and Leads can

modify the relationship between activities.

Stage 4Programme

Stage 1

• Sequence

Stage 2

• Establish

Stage 3

• Estimate

Stage 4

• Programme

1. List activities

2. Enter durations

3. Link activities with logic

• Mandatory dependencies Hard Logic

• Discretionary dependencies Soft Logic

• External dependencies. • Applying Lags and Leads can

modify the relationship between activities.

4. Use summary activities as headings to structure the schedule model

Stage 4Programme

Stage 1

• Sequence

Stage 2

• Establish

Stage 3

• Estimate

Stage 4

• Programme

1. List activities

2. Enter durations

3. Link activities with logic

• Mandatory dependencies Hard Logic

• Discretionary dependencies Soft Logic

• External dependencies. • Applying Lags and Leads can

modify the relationship between activities.

4. Use summary activities as headings to structure the schedule model

Don't mistake the schedule model for reality!

Stage 4Programme

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Don't mistake the schedule model for reality!

Stage 4Programme

Baselined Schedule

Baselined Schedule

Baselined Schedule with Progress Line

Filter – Late Tasks

Filter - Milestones

Bibliography

i. Architects' and Builders' Price Book, SPONS's - 2018

ii. Project Management Body of Knowledge, PMI - 6ed.

iii. Construction Planning, Programming and Control, Cooke and Williams - 2008

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Thank You

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Paul DolanAthlone Institute of Technology

pauldolan@ait.ie(086) 3801140