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Project Management Plan – “The Woody 2000 Project” June 25, 2010 ProjectManagementBlog Leave a comment Go to comments Project Management Plan “The Woody 2000 Project” Submitted to: The Custom Woodworking Company Industrial Estates, Someplace, BC Mr. Ron Carpenter, Chairman Emelia Holdings Ltd. Submitted By: Thomas Franchina June 23, 2010 Thesis Statement: The Woody 2000 Project plan was developed in order to evaluate the existing set of circumstances that occurred during a previous project and propose a corrected approach for the implementation of the proposed project. We will examine the overall purpose of the plan, the project goals and objectives, the action items recommended for the proposal, an overview of the scope of work, the project narrative, the Project Network Diagram, project schedules and process flow charts, projected cost summaries, and final conclusion. I. Introduction – Executive Summary a. Basic overview of the Woody 2000 Project

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Project Management Plan – “The Woody 2000 Project”

June 25, 2010 ProjectManagementBlog Leave a comment Go to comments

Project Management Plan

“The Woody 2000 Project”

Submitted to:

The Custom Woodworking Company

Industrial Estates, Someplace, BC

Mr. Ron Carpenter, Chairman

Emelia Holdings Ltd.

Submitted By:

Thomas Franchina

June 23, 2010

Thesis Statement: The Woody 2000 Project plan was developed in order to evaluate the existing set of circumstances that occurred during a previous project and propose a corrected approach for the implementation of the proposed project.  We will examine the overall purpose of the plan, the project goals and objectives, the action items recommended for the proposal, an overview of the scope of work,  the project narrative, the Project Network Diagram, project schedules and process flow  charts, projected cost summaries, and final conclusion.

I. Introduction – Executive Summary

a. Basic overview of the Woody 2000 Project

b. Purpose of the report and proposal

c. Qualifications statement of the author

d. Basis for Project Management Manual

1. Background on the Woody 2000 project

a. Company overview with brief description of key personnel

b. Products and services provided by the company

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c. History of proposed expansion

d. Approved financial commitments for the proposed Woody 2000 project

e. Background on contractor acquisition

1. Original quotation received2. Contract negotiated3. Final contractor quotation and release

f. History of design phase

1. The appointment of an owner’s representative2. Owner provided procurements

1. i.     Production train2. ii.     Software design and installation3. Failures in submittal reviews4. Design process failures5. Owner to subcontractor interface

g. Background on project close out and launch

1. Failures in completion schedule2. Issues with occupancy permits3. Consequences of project completion failure4. Cost overruns and the need for additional financing

h. Decline in sales

1. Market vulnerability2. Staff dissension3. Hiring of consultant for internal auditing4. Need for the proposal and comparison of proper project planning and implementation

III.  The Woody 2000 project objective

a. Review present production and develop analysis

b. Develop five year historical cash flow projection

c. Develop five year projected growth forecast

d. Develop strategic plan and vision path

e. Develop comprehensive needs assessment

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f. Develop Project Management Plan

1. Action Items for the proposal

a. Overview of the preconstruction phase

1. Sales assessment2. Process and recommended PMLC model3. Strategic planning and focus groups4. Evaluate design and constructability5. Project sequencing and mobilization6. Pre-construction schedule7. Financial Performa and feasibility8. Contractor selection methodology9. Contract types and selection

10.  Contractor guidelines and recommendations

b. Overview of the construction phase

1. Site mobilization plan2. Submittal and shop drawing process3. Overall Project Schedule4. Contractor and Vendor selection process5. Communications Plan6. Risk Management Plan7. Quality Assurance Program8. Human resources safety protocol9. Financial plan and accountability guidelines

V. Project Management Plan and Scope of Work (SOW)

a. Programming guidelines

1. Design review2. Programming objectives3. Overall Project Budget4. Overall Project Schedule5. Site due diligence

b. Design Process

1. Design services and procurement agreements2. Performance compliance3. Consultant coordination4. Program and design compatibility

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5. Submittals6. Insurance7. Cost control8. Financing

c. Preconstruction process

1. Procurement of Furnish By Owner Materials2. Permitting3. Preconstruction conferences4. General Contractor and Vendor services

d. Cost Control

1. Budget planning2. Estimating3. Conceptual pricing4. Cost forecasting5. Cost accounting and tracking6. Procurement and labor7. Cost reporting8. Purchasing9. Subcontractor qualification

10.  Pricing

11.  Value engineering

e. Technology and Communication

1. Progress meetings2. Contractor’s Procedure Manual3. Contract Administration and field coordination4. Information management systems5. Decision tracking6. Requests for information process7. Design Package Log8. Pending Change Order Log9. Team Action List

10.  Bi-Weekly schedules and meetings

11.  Overall Project Schedule

12.  Design Team meetings

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13.  Liaison meetings

14.  Submittal Log

15.  Daily Manpower Reports

16.  Contract Change Authorization

17.  Value Engineering Log

18.  Three Month Calendar

19.  Compatibility

20.  Procurement Compliance

21.  Progress Payment process and procedures

22.  Insurance and Bonding process and compliance

f. Post Construction process

1. Performance compliance2. Operating and Maintenance Manuals3. As-built drawings and specifications4. Certificates of Final Completion

g. Quality Control

1. Procedures and processes2. Enforcement3. 3. Phased and Final Punch lists and completion certification and review

1. Project narrative and summary

a. Project description

b. Comparative analysis of prior process to proposed process

VII.  Project Network Diagram (PND)

a. Proposed methodology

b. Critical Path and Milestones

c. Overall Project Schedule

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1. Projected cost summaries

a. Conceptual Estimate

b. Actual Projected Estimate

c. Budget Recapitulation

d. Recommendations

1. Summary Evaluation and Conclusion

a. Analysis of proposed to actual project

b. Evaluation of end project

c. Client exit interviews and evaluation

d. Concluding statement

I. Introduction – Executive Summary

a.  Basic overview of the Woody 2000 Project

This Project Management Plan is prepared as a preliminary report and proposal for the Woody 2000 project. This comprehensive report, analysis, and recommendation was developed as a proposed plan for the facility expansion and business management plan. We will develop this proposed plan and expand its components as we work through the various phases of the construction management process. Our management team will work closely with the Woody 2000 executive management team.

b.  Purpose of the report and proposal

The purpose of this plan is to provide an assessment of the Woody 2000 project including an evaluation of the present management processes and methodologies used in the expansion of their production facilities.  This Project Management Plan will detail the proper procedures that should of been used as a basis for the Woody 2000 project and also identify the various problems that occurred during the implementation of said project.

As part of the assessment, we will begin with the evaluation of the preconstruction process and parallel the events that occurred with the standards and practices of a properly executed Project Management Plan. Additionally, our proposed plan will identify the various procedures required during the construction and post construction phases.

c.  Qualifications statement of the author

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Thomas Franchina has over 25 years experience in commercial, industrial and residential construction projects both in Europe and USA. He will bring  a broad range of experience in project and systems management and apply experiences from both private and public sector projects to develop the proposed plan for the Woody 2000 project.  His experience includes total site development, structural steel and building structure engineering and completion of the total project within specified timelines.  He will be responsible for developing the proposed processes for project preconstruction planning, construction implementation, project quality assurance and overall project management. He will develop recommendations for the technical and

fiscal areas of the project.

d.  Basis for Project Management Manual

The existing case study had a number of problems and mistakes

associated with the entire process.  The following proposed plan identifies processes and techniques that would eliminate the problems mentioned in the background of the Woody 2000 Project.  This proposed plan is based on assumptions that was derived from the information gathered on the background of the project. This proposed Project Management Plan is necessary and will act as a guide for the completion of a Project Management Manual for the Woody 2000 Project. We will use this Project Manual as a guide for all phases of the construction project.

II. Background of the Woody 2000 Project

a. Company overview with brief description of key personnel

The Woody 2000 project was established by the management of The Custom Woodworking Company(also known as Woody’s) located at an existing facility in Industrial Estates, Someplace, BC and millwork manufacturing facility and was started in 1954.  The executive management team includes Mr. Ron Carpenter, Chairman; Mrs. Emelia Carpenter, President; Ms. Kim Qualey, Executive Vice President; and Mr. John Carpenter, Director. The company is privately held with the major shareholder being Emelia Holdings Ltd. The company presently has approximately 850 employees and has annual revenues of approximately $93,250,000.  The company has a supporting management staff that includes Mr. Miles Faster, Vice President of Production; Mr. Spencer Moneysworth, Vice President of Finance; Ms. Molly Bussell, Vice President of Personnel; Mr. Bruce Sharpe, Vice President of Sales and Estimating; and Mr. Kim Cushman, Controller.

b. Products and services provided by the company

The company manufactures furniture, cabinetry, and custom millwork. During recent years with the increase in commercial construction activity, Woody’s has shifted their focus to subcontracted millwork for new commercial construction. The company has had an excellent reputation in the market place and has enjoyed higher profitability on their latest projects.

c.  History of proposed expansion

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In 1989, Mr. Bruce Sharpe persuaded the executive management that there was a need for expansion due to the possibilities of increased sales from an expanding portfolio of construction projects. Mr. Miles Faster introduced the idea of expanding their facilities to a new location to Mr. John Carpenter, who in turn brought the idea to the executive team for discussion with Mr. Kim Cashman and Mr. Spencer Moneysworth.  The group discussed what was offered and Mr. Cashman and Mr. Moneysworth disagreed with moving the facility and recommended an expansion at the present facility. Mr. Ron Carpenter held a meeting with the executive management and key leaders, and through much discussion and debate it was determined that there would be a 25 percent expansion to the existing floor space of the building. The proposed scope of work included construction addition of the building, installation of new air conditioning system, installation of a dust free paint shop with additional compressor capacity, the development and installation of a new production train including new hardware and software, and renovation of the executive offices.

d.  Approved financial commitments for the proposed Woody 2000 project

At a meeting with the executive management and key leaders, Mr. Ron Carpenter agreed to commit $17 million dollars as the maximum price to complete the entire project and he established a target date for completion of the project in 18 months.  It was determined that Mr. Moneysworth would be responsible for the project. During the planning phase, Mr. Moneysworth decided not to involve input from the production staff and invited a well known contractor called Expert Industrial Developers(EID) to quote the project.  There was no written plan or design documents at the time. Mr. Cashman developed a 12 month cash flow based with the first and last month budget being 1 million dollars and the remaining 10 months at 1 million each month, additionally, a 1 million dollar contingency was set aside. The chart was not used as a management tool to review actual to forecast and actually was locked away in his desk.  It was also determined that all actual costs to the project would be recorded in the company’s normal bookkeeping procedures.

e.  Background on contractor acquisition

1. Original quotation received

Mr. Moneysworth requested that EID submit a fixed price proposal and the preliminary estimate was $20 million based on an 18 month schedule.  The owner did not provide a written program, drawings or detailed specifications resulting in an overly padded quotation from EID.

2. Contract negotiated

After negotiating, EID agreed to provide construction services based on a fully reimbursable contract without a guaranteed maximum price(GMP). The contract was based on a cost plus on fixed contracts with the owner paying for soft cost reimbursable expenses.  The contractor was responsible for the engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning of the facility and they subcontracted the design to Schemers and Plotters (S&P). The EID proposal was approved by executive management. There will be some issues regarding the contract that will be evaluated later in this project plan.

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3. Final contractor quotation and release

After negotiating and signing of the contract, EID was given the authorization to begin the project.  There was no formal notice to proceed given and the duration of the project was not closely monitored or contractually specified.

f.  History of design phase

1. The appointment of an owner’s representative

As the design phase was underway, it was determined that an owner representative would be necessary to expedite owner decisions and approvals.  Mr. Ian Leadbetter, a mechanical and software engineer, was appointed as the owner representative even though he lacked project management training and experience.

2. Owner provided procurements

1. i. Production train2. ii. Software design and installation

Mr. Leadbetter gave considerable contributions to the mechanical and software side of the project, but he lacked the necessary project management techniques and processes.  Early within the equipment and software design phase, EID requested that the owner manage the procurement of the production train. Due to improper change order procedures, Mr. Miles Faster stepped in and changed the production train specifications in order to increase capacity.

3. Failures in submittal reviews

Mr. Leadbetter was occupied with the software development and does not have a standardized process in place for the approval of submittals and other key project management owner processes.

4. Design process failures

There was not a process that was in place to deal with the expansion of the production train. This change caused the software design work that was completed to be discarded resulting in Mr. Ledbetter’s need to focus on redesign of the software and not on his duties of facilitating and communicating information between all parties. Since there were no processes on order for submittal reviews and approvals, there was a significant delay in the delivery of the production train equipment.

5. Owner to subcontractor interface

During the construction phase, there were numerous problems that resulted including inter-coordination of shop drawings to design causing the structure of the building to be designed five feet less than required for the production train, owner representatives conducting business with

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subcontractors without the contractor being present, and other problems with process and technical management. There was not a communications plan in place for the project and it seemed like everyone was “doing right in their own eyes”.

g.  Background on project close out and launch

1. Failures in completion schedule

2. Issues with occupancy permits

3. Consequences of project completion failure

4. Cost overruns and the need for additional financing

The project was nearing completion two years after launch and there were delays due to a number of shortfalls in the project management system. The management failed to hold EID accountable for project completion and closeout causing delays in schedule.  EID did not provide the building occupation permit nor did they comply with scheduling requirements for utility tie-ins causing several weeks in lost production.  Due to the delays, many customers cancelled their orders and inventories were depleted. There was a definite decrease is sales revenues during this period.  The cash flow was further affected when Mr. Cashman discovered that the project was over budget and only at 85 percent completion. They obtained an additional line of credit, at an excessive premium, in order to cover the additional expenses incurred on the project.

h.  Decline in sales

1. Market vulnerability

2. Staff dissension

3. Hiring of consultant for internal auditing

4. Need for the proposal and comparison of proper project planning and implementation

Due to the present state of the economy, it was discovered that general sales and demand for products produced by the firm dramatically fell. An extensive marketing effect resulted in a marginal increase in sales.  The new equipment is presently under utilized causing controversy between staff members, especially with Mr. John Carpenter.  Due to the events surrounding this project, Mrs. Carpenter retained a project consulting firm, W. Easley Associates to conduct a post project appraisal.

The following Project Management Plan will evaluate the existing conditions based on the background of the project and then will propose a proper project management technique that should of been followed in the construction of their new facility.  Additionally, the proposed plan will address the various mistakes that occurred during the Woody 2000 project.

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III. Woody 2000 Project Objective

The primary objective of this proposal is to perform a detailed needs assessment for the requirements necessary to meet an increase in sales revenues generated and to determine what type of expansion or upgrade to the facility would be needed to meet said growth. The ancillary objectives to include the following:

1. Review present production capacities and develop an analysis to determine the maximum output the existing facility can provide.

2. Develop a five year historical cash flow that includes sources and uses of funds, client identification and revenues generated based on sectors, and percentage of revenue growth over the past five years with identifying what sector the growth came from.

3. Develop a five year growth projection considering future clients, stability of the market, overall market trends and historical data and past performance integration.

4. Develop a strategic plan with key staff for the growth f the company and a clear vision path for expansion of the facility.

5. Develop a complete needs assessment based on input from each department including administrative, production, finance and human resources.

6. Develop a Project Management Plan for the proposed expansion.

IV. Action Items for Proposal

a. Overview of steps during the Pre-Construction Phase

The following action plan was developed as a preliminary guide to the tasks that we must complete in for the preconstruction  and construction planning of the proposed Woody 2000 project.  We must make a commitment to excellence and we must adopt the philosophy of … “Doing it right the first time”.  That simple philosophy is required for us to uphold a reputation for quality project management services.  We must be dedicated to creating a team philosophy within all groups involved in the project. We emphasize quality from a solely product-oriented quality control program to a customer-oriented total quality process.  We can accomplish this through a Total Quality Project Management Process.    The following is a listing of  action items that we must put in place in order to solve the problems that arose out of the Woody 2000 project:

1. Sales Assessment

We must complete an assessment of committed sales contracts and projected contracts to ensure that production can still be maintained during proposed construction and that we comply with customer demands for scheduling and delivery requirements. There should be a strategic planning session that includes administration, sales, and production to ensure a high standard for customer satisfaction during proposed construction process.  Additionally, press releases should be developed to inform existing clients and future business the status of the project; producing a positive spin on the expansion of the facility. A detailed sales and marketing plan should be prepared and should have contingency planning in case the market falls in a certain sector.

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2. Process and Recommended PMLC model

We must develop a complete systems flow to include document, task and schedule accountability, and allow for the integrated coordination between the owner, design and construction teams, and governing agencies. An Woody 2000 project steering committee should be formed that includes the executive management team and key leaders of the project.  They should meet on a weekly basis with clear agendas and direction.

The Adaptive Project Framework(APF) is the recommended PMLC model to follow during the entire course of the project.

This approach has been used on a number of projects and one of the main characteristics of the APF is that the scope is variable, within defined time constraints, and optimizes business value by adjusting scope at each iteration (Wysocki, p. 414 2009). At each iteration, the client may change the course or scope of the project therefore realizing great business value.  The Planning process is very integral and key in the success of the APF process. The APF process parallels the Design Development process in the construction industry. The five process groups (Planning, Scoping, Launching, Monitoring and Control, and Project Close-out) will be used within the APF PMLC model.

3. Strategic planning and focus groups

We must establish systematic strategic planning sessions with various groups within the organization.  We would establish sub focus groups that include finance, production and administration.  We would facilitate these strategic sessions to answer key posts that can affect the overall plan for expansion. All meetings will have very detailed meeting minutes to include new and old business, pending issues and accountability milestones.  A task-tracking log would be maintained in each of the key disciplines.

4. Evaluate Design and Constructability

We would facilitate design and constructability issues to include value engineering, systems analysis, interior and exterior specification selections, program requirements, and overall design development coordination.  We would need to study the existing production output and review new technologies and the affect that upgraded machinery would have on production. It is imperative that we maintain the existing production capability in order to service existing clients. We must identify significant potential design and or constructability issues and establish a consistent means of communication between the various departments affected by any proposed expansion.

5. Project sequencing and mobilization

A complete interfacing of the Woody 2000 project program requirements with the existing operations to determine various solutions for construction mobilization including projected sequencing of facility build out.

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6. Pre-construction schedule

We must enlist Woody’s executive team in the overall development of the pre-construction schedule with related tasks and accountability time lines. A mobilization plan must be completed in order to ensure that the existing production lines can be maintained without interruption. An attached proposed project schedule for both all phases of the construction process. (Exhibit A)

7. Financial Performa and feasibility

We must develop various alternatives to the proposed expansion including Financial Performa, implications of proposed construction, system for programming spaces, methodologies for hiring of design and construction teams, design development process, implementation process, cost controls, and quality control procedures. A preliminary cash flow was developed and we will analyze this document later in this proposed plan. (Exhibit B)

8. Contractor selection methodology

We would recommend a competitive bid process for the selection of the General Contractor.  A preconstruction conference will be held in which the construction documents will be handed out and the project parameters will be discussed and established with contractors.

9. Contract type and selection

All contracts should be based on a Guaranteed Maximum Price with certain schedule performance requirements.  There should be a competitive process for contractor and subcontractor procurement. The GMP contract should have a final completion date with a liquidated damages clause for non compliance and this practice should be written in all subcontractor agreements and vendor purchase orders.

10.Contractor guidelines and recommendations

The contractor guidelines will be specified in the Contractors manual which is part of the final Project Management Plan and Manual.

b. Overview of steps during the Construction Phase

1. Site mobilization plan

We would expand in the development of the preliminary site mobilization plan to include a complete analysis of the affects of the proposed construction on existing production requirements.  This includes reviewing parking requirements for Woody’s 850 employees, construction employees parking, material delivery staging areas, foot traffic methodologies for employees and the impact on construction to daily operations, and a complete overview of the general conditions on the project.

2. Submittal and shop drawing process

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We would need to develop the proper coordination of submittal and shop drawing approvals and confirmation of compliance to contract documents.  We must develop a methodology for timely submission of contract submittals and shop drawings as not to delay the overall project schedule. It is imperative that the owner, contractor, subcontractor, and vendors, have an accountability schedule for submission and approval.

3. Overall project schedule

We would need to develop a concise overall project completion schedule with defined critical paths and subsequent related tasks.  Meetings should be held between design, construction, owner and train production manufacturer representatives. The critical tasks are defined as:

a.  Completion of the construction documents and specifications

b. The review and ordering of the production train equipment and other associated equipment.

c. Construction of the facility and interface into the existing building.

A preliminary project schedule is attached as Exhibit A and will be expanded during the preconstruction phase.

4. Subcontractor and vendor selection process

All subcontractor quotes should be scoped and reviewed with subsequent recommendations.  We must ensure the proper coordination of owner purchased items with subcontractors and develop a systems flow for material purchases.  The production train manufacturers should be involved in various team meetings to ensure design compatibility and schedule compliance.

5. Communications Plan

All meetings in reference to the construction of the new facility should have concise meeting minutes that are taken using a standardized format with distribution guidelines. A complete communications plan would be implemented as detailed later in this project plan.

6. Risk management plan

A risk management plan is necessary for this project and I have identified a few areas of concern regarding the Woody 2000 project.  The following plan is preliminary in nature and I have given a brief overview of the components of this plan. There are four phases of accessing risk:

a. Risk identification – Our management team will identify potential risks as part of the planning process. As we look at the background on the Woody 2000 project, I would consider identifying the following risks:

1. i.   Securing permits – We must ensure that there is an expedient process for securing the permits and we must take into account possible changes required by regulatory agencies.

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Since work theoretically cannot start until the permits are secured, we must ensure that we submit the plans as soon as they are completed.  The duration of thirty days in this county is reasonable, however, this may dependent on zoning reviews and other regulatory processes that may take longer than what was projected

2. ii.   Weather conditions – Based on our preliminary schedule, we must look at the possibility of weather delays during the excavation foundation, forming and pouring of concrete, and installation of the exterior envelope of the building. These processes would be underway during the Winter season.

3. iii.   We have allowed a ten percent contingency on the construction schedule.  We must monitor the schedule closely as not to allow schedule creep. The management team must take a careful look and ensure that proper resources are assigned and that material deliveries are according to the projected schedule.

4. iv.   Risk categories – There are four risk categories as described by Wysocki (2009 pp. 181-182) that we should review regarding the above referenced project which are:

1. Technical risks – This is a review of the quality and performance goals of the project. We must ensure that the lag bolts are installed properly for the production train equipment.  We must coordinate with shop drawings and with the foundation contractor.

2. Project management resources – This category deals with improper planning including poor allocation of resources, cost and schedule risks, and poor use of management disciplines. There is concern regarding the coordination of owner supplied equipment and the interface with the appropriate subcontractors.

3. Organizational risks – The management team must ensure that there is enough human resources allocated for the project and that there is no conflicts for between the project staff and the employees of The Custom Woodworking Company. The management team must avoid policies that do not support the completion of the proposed project schedule.

4. External risks – These are risks that are caused by external parties such as regulatory agencies, labor contracts and supplier restrictions.  We must ensure that there is proper coordination with utility companies and that all equipment and systems are approved by the appropriate regulatory agencies.

b. Risk assessment – According to Wysocki (2009 pp. 183-186), there are two major factors in assessing risk, first, the probability that the risk will occur and, second, the expected loss on the project.  There are static and dynamic risk assessments.  The static risk assessment is completed during the planning phase and usually follows a simple risk matrix while the dynamic risk assessment is more comprehensive and followed throughout the duration of the project.  In reviewing our proposed project plan, our management team would need to evaluate the financial consequences in the delay of the project. Additionally, we must ensure that contract commitments and orders are manufactured and processed without delay.

c. Risk mitigation – This is a plan that takes the identified risk possibilities and then determines the response or action necessary to mitigate the risk.  Wysocki (2009 pp. 187) describes these

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five risk responses; accept, avoid, contingency planning, mitigate and transfer. The following responses would be appropriate for the following:

1. i.   Securing permits – We would mitigate this potential delay by prompt follow up with the regulatory agencies.  We might consider a clearing or foundation permit earlier than the full building permit in order for us to be able to begin the project on time or possibly earlier.

2. ii.   Weather conditions – Depending on the time of year, we must look at the possibility of weather delays, however, we would have to accept this potential risk and prepare by having weather gear and proper protection in case of rain.

3. iii.   We will monitor the schedule closely and track the contingency slack that was introduced in the preliminary project schedule.

7. Risk monitoring and control – This process is an important management procedure that requires the management team to follow potential risks and review their impacts and outcomes. A risk log will be prepared as described by Wysocki (2009 p. 188), which should include:  ID Number, Risk Description, Risk Owner, Action to be taken, and Outcome.

8. Quality assurance program

We should develop and maintain a quality assurance program to ensure contract and code compliance.  This is to include documented progress inspections and complete digital progress photos. The shop drawings must be matched to the field as built drawings to ensure that there is a proper coordination of all disciplines including the owner supplied equipment.

9. Human resources safety protocol

Oversee and ensure that the subcontractors meet and/or exceed all applicable safety guidelines.  This is to include a standard for overall site condition and maintenance of the site during construction since the manufacturing process must continue uninterrupted.

1. 10. Financial plan and accountability guidelines

A complete coordination of all invoicing, pay requests and owner generated purchase orders.  We would assist the finance department with updating the projected cash flow with actual costs on a monthly basis.  A stand alone accounting system and procedure would be established with its own chart of accounts, actual to projection disbursements and management of the contingency fund.

A process for review and confirmation of Change Order proposals and develop systems for accountability and documentation on both the financial and technical aspects of the project.

V. Project Management Plan and Scope of Work

a. Programming guidelines

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1. Design review

We would review Architectural and Engineering Design Services Agreements and ensure that these agreements have definitive date constraints and design to budget parameters. They design consultants would be obligated to meet the overall project schedule specified as Exhibit A.

2. Review Programming Objectives

a. Confirm the Woody team overall desires, intentions, goals and objectives for their expansion and develop a complete needs assessment.  The needs assessment would be compiled during the strategic planning sessions and individual department focus group meetings.

b. Confirm the long range facility strategies and the necessary sales and marketing strategies needed to keep the new production train generative for its proper production to payback ratio.

Review Programming Documents

a. Confirm the assessment and audit of Owner’s existing facilities and determine specific needs to projected revenues.  Additionally, we must review existing operations to ensure that production is not affected by the construction process.

b. Confirm user interviews of existing spaces to determine quality of space, support and logistics by focus group sessions with appropriate department representatives.

c. Confirm the Owner’s facility needs are fully documented by the use of a program manual and needs assessment log.

d. Coordinate with the executive team the overall requested program to decipher between needs and wants and obtain necessary approvals.

3. Review/Maintain Overall Project Budget (OPB)

a. Confirm the Owner’s needs and constraints regarding overall project budget and develop concise budgeting throughout design development phase.

b. Confirm coordination of the budget with the program to insure sufficient funds are set aside and that the sequencing of work is in line with projected cash flow.

c. Determine cash flow requirements and projections for the duration of the master schedule and coordinate with the finance office.

d. Prepare periodic reports to document the planned cash flow versus actual cash flow and report to the Woody 2000 executive steering committee.

4. Review/Maintain Overall Project Schedule (OPS)

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a. Validate the preliminary schedule and expand the final project schedule and identify major milestones and the critical path for project.

b. Validate major team member’s needs, responsibilities and detailed scheduling of team member’s work including owner supplied equipment, subcontractors, and the entire project workforce.

c. Establish timing of major approvals whether within the team or by the government or local community.

5. Review Site Due Diligence

d. Zoning & Surveys – Coordinate and confirm approvals for proper permitting.

a. Transportation – Confirm the necessity of a traffic management plan to ensure the 850 existing employees have ample parking and are not affected by the construction.

b. Legal restrictions – Confirm approvals for equipment and new paint shop area.

c. Easements & Covenants – Confirm that there are no easements where the proposed addition would be constructed.

d. Environmental reports & Soils investigation – Confirm that all soils reports are sufficient for the new building footers and structure.

e. Existence and capacity of utilities and infrastructure – Coordinate with the appropriate utility companies to confirm that all expanded utilities are scheduled properly and without delay.

f. Determine government agencies and community agencies that need to been involved in the project.

g. Determine applicable government and community agency requirements, approvals and permit.

b. Design Process

1. Confirm Procurement Agreements – Design Services

a. Confirm list of consultants, contractors and vendors whose services may be required in the purchasing of design services.

b. If necessary, develop or confirm the development by others of scope definitions for procurement packages including bid packaging strategies.

c. Monitor the development of agreements to be awarded to successful bidders, all required contracts must be based on hard numbers or guaranteed maximum pricing.

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2. Performance Compliance

a. Coordinate the specification of materials with the Owner’s needs there should be careful consideration given to the production train equipment.

b. With the design consultants, develop procedures for material testing and test reporting.

3. Consultant Coordination

a. Monitor the coordination of consultants and vendors in such areas as the production train equipment and other specialized equipment necessary for the expansion space.

4. Program and Design Compatibility

a. Confirm with the design consultants that the developing designs are compatible with the program, master schedule, master budget and quality expectations.

b. Confirm with the design consultants that the design as developed is compatible with the Owner’s needs.

5. Submittals

a. Monitor design submittals and approvals.

b. Coordinate obtaining Owner approval for the remaining steps of the design process.

6. Insurance

a. Confirm that design consultants have and maintain insurance in accordance with the Owner’s needs.

7. Cost Control

a. Manage procurement of conceptual estimates of construction costs.

b. Assist with value engineering ideas.

8. Financing

a. Assist Owner with developing a process for managing use of the contingency fund.

b. Continuous updates to projected source of fund sales contracts.

c. Make adjustments as necessary to project Performa and cash flow.

c. Preconstruction process

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1. Procurement of Furnish By Owner (FBO) Materials

a. Develop a list of contractors and vendors whose services may be required in the purchasing of materials and that respective team member has procurement responsibility for each item.

b. Develop or confirm the development by others of scope definitions for procurement packages including bid packaging strategies.

c. Monitor the development of agreements to be awarded.

2. Permitting

a. Confirm proper documents are procured for permit submission.

b. Track progress of permit status.

3. Pre-construction Conferences

a. Arrange for pre-construction conferences with team members and selected bidders, if necessary.

b. Fully convey the needs and goals of the team to be followed during the construction process.

4. Engage General Contracting and Vendor Services

a. Pre-qualify firms

1. i.   Establish criteria for invited bidder prequalification.2. ii.   Interview prospective bidders to determine who will be pre-qualified for the

procurement process.

b. Prepare RFP and solicit competitive proposals

1. i.   Confirm that required documentation is developed prior to the procurement process.2. ii.   Organize and execute the bidding of procurement packages.3. iii.   Collate the bids as they are received, verification of scope and compliance is

necessary.4. iv.   Prepare recommendations to Woody’s steering committee and prepare a comparative

analysis of all bidders on the project.5. v.   Monitor the development of agreements to be awarded and ensure that clear time

constraints are listed with liquidated damages clause.  Al contracts must be guaranteed maximum price contracts.

d. Cost Control

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The most important element to any Cost Control System is the people who operate them.  There must be an experienced team of experts whose knowledge of quantities and historical pricing, as well as project management and field supervision, provide the expertise on all elements relating to cost control, including budgeting, estimating, value engineering and the qualification of subcontractors.  The Woody 2000 project steering committee would receive formal reports weekly from Mr. Moneysworth and Mr. Cashman.

The following cost control methods will be implemented throughout the pre-construction and construction phases of the project:

1. Budget Planning:

In the budgeting phase of the project, our team will compare current projected costs of the project with the initial budget and keep a watchful eye that the project is not escalating beyond its financial capability.  We will ensure that the work involved meets the projected goals established by the Woody 2000 project program planning sessions.

1. Estimating:

We will manage a team to produce definitive estimates through schematic design, design development and construction documents stages of the project.  We will work in conjunction with the various prime subcontractors in developing estimates that can be tracked in a similar format to simplify the reconciliation at each estimate phase.

1. Conceptual Pricing:

We have developed an in-house cost coding system to expand into more detailed pricing as the design progresses.  A computer-aided quantity survey system allows us to quickly and accurately produce the basic quantities for the project, which is invaluable toward providing timely responses to changes in the design as they occur.

1. Cost Forecasting:

Prior to the start of the construction phase, our system allows us to electronically transfer our estimate into a cost forecasting format used by project management staff to track costs throughout the project to completion.  This estimating process builds from each stage to a Guaranteed Maximum Price estimate, which again is checked against previous work.  Careful documentation of assumptions are incorporated into the estimate to allow for later comparisons.

1. Cost Accounting/Tracking:

Once the contract price is determined, the estimated labor, material and subcontractor costs are allocated among standard cost accounts at a level of detail appropriate for tracking individual tasks against the project budget. Estimated quantities and unit costs are utilized to establish a base line for tracking progress and productivity.

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1. Procurement and Labor:

The procurement cycle begins as purchase orders, subcontracts and change orders are committed, then immediately documented and simultaneously recorded in the cost system.  Actual labor costs, together with work-in-progress, are entered weekly through the payroll system, which is automated and tied to the project’s accounting system.

1. Cost Reporting:

Cost reports are comprehensive and responsive to the specific needs of the project.  Labor reports, printed at the job site weekly, are used by project management to review progress and costs.  Vendor commitments and expenditures are monitored in several reports, which can be sorted by vendor or cost account with varying levels of detail.  Actual job cost detail can be reported on a limited date range, a group of cost accounts, or for the entire project to date.  This information is summarized in the forecast report and will be reported to the Woody 2000 project steering committee.

1. Purchasing:

A system must be followed that solicits competitive bids from subcontractors and suppliers based upon a set of defined bidding procedures.  In conjunction with the owner, we will identify qualified and capable subcontractors and suppliers taking into consideration their previous experience, workload, ability to perform, and financial capability.  We will conduct pre-bid meetings for the purpose of assisting subcontractors in understanding the bid documents, design intent and project requirements

1. Subcontractor Qualification:

The subcontractor qualification process remains an important part of cost and project control.  However, subcontractors cannot be arbitrarily eliminated from the project unless warranted by serious business indicators.  We must view the subcontractor qualification process as an important step in evaluating the apparent low bidders for capability to satisfactorily perform the scope of work.  Additionally, the evaluation can reveal early signs of weakness, which can be supported to ensure a quality performance.

1. Pricing:

It is necessary to obtain prices from a minimum of three pre-qualified bidders for each category of work on the project.  The accuracy and dependability of subcontractor pricing is directly related to the content of information furnished to the bidders.  Contract documents are often issued before completion and cannot describe all of the expectations and nuances of the project or schedule.

1. Value Engineering:

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The key to value engineering is continual review of the design documents through attendance at periodic team meetings and detailed estimates at milestone stages of design.  Successful value engineering requires an understanding of the finished project long before it is fully detailed by the Architect. The greatest advantage of the Project Management process is that the construction side of the team becomes involved early on in the process and continually monitors cost issues.  We will be able to immediately look at materials and structural systems to develop cost estimates as team completes the documents. We must take full advantage of our proven systems to manage project cost. Budgets are updated and estimates revised as often as the project reaches design benchmarks and/or the scope or requirements of the project change.

e. Technology and Communication

The project team addresses certain crucial items at these work sessions, including: Responsibility Matrix, Team Coordination, Master Schedule, and Communications and Reporting. Specific levels of reporting are given to different levels of individuals within the project design and construction team. Individual team members are identified as receiving specific types of reports such as: project team meeting minutes; monthly executive reports, schedule; etc.  Project goals are to be established and documented so each team member understands our common objectives. I recommend either formal or informal partnering to assist in the development of the team. A Woody’s 2000 Project Procedures Manual(PMP) will be completed including all approved processes and procedures for the project.  The PMP will be a guide for the project and will be used by all team members on the project.

1. 1. Progress meetings:

These meetings are crucially important and conducted at least weekly, with trade contractors and key subcontractors, to discuss current progress and accomplished milestone objectives, forecast the week’s progress and goals, address problems encountered and actions required to correct any deficient work.  This entails two primary goals:

1. To provide a series of tools for accurate monitoring of the progress of the project.2. To provide thorough, accurate records of the project to protect the owner from potential

disputes or legal problems. Therefore, the following is tracked and recorded on each project:

1. i.     Trade Contractor Daily Reports – This will be prepared by our field staff.2. ii.     Construction Photos – A complete photo journal of project will be taken.3. iii.     Daily Logs – Human resource and material delivers will be monitored on a daily

basis.4. iv.     Testing/Inspection Services – This will be completed as per ASTM specification

and standards.5. v.     Shop Drawings/Submittals – The project team will ensure timely approvals and the

necessary routing to applicable parties.6. vi.     Document Management -  A complete document control system will be in place to

include color coded files, indexing, and electronic back up.

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7. vii.     Progress Meetings – These meetings will be held weekly and have concise meeting minutes taken as per Roberts Rule of Order.

8. Schedule Enforcement – The schedule will be monitored and updated as necessary.  The contingency or slack will be monitored closely.

9. ix.     Progress Reporting – A monthly progress report will be developed for the Woody 2000 steering committee.

10. x.     Safety Inspections –We will be conducting periodic safety inspections.  The field staff will review safety guidelines for proper rigging and also will receive instruction on Material Data Safety Sheets.

1. 2. Contractor’s Procedures Manual:

Developed during the design phase of the project, our team will work with each contractor to establish an operating procedure and utilizing proven procedures and systems that have been developed into a simple, non legal language with flow diagrams. This procedures manual will be part of the PMP.

1. 3. Contract Administration and Field Coordination:

Our approach centers on thorough documentation, adept field coordination and strong management.  The project manager will oversee the coordination of efforts between each contract, including issues such as accessibility to the site, maintenance of both pedestrian and vehicular traffic, eliminating disruption to on-going existing activities, tie-ins of utilities and roadways, compatibility of construction methods, construction phasing and utilization of construction forces.

1. 4. Information Management Systems (Communications Plan):

The Information Management System implements, tracks and records all the various elements of Project management, planning, organization, meetings and reviews, site logistics, shop drawings, field orders, and document control. The following are subsets of document control:

1. Cost management – budgeting, value engineering, estimating, project accounting.2. Schedule management – scheduling, closeout3. Risk management – safety program, insurance, bonding4. Quality management – design quality, procurement quality, construction quality

1. 5. Decision Tracking: The decision tracking system is designed to keep the project moving.  Whenever a critical issue is identified by the project team, the sys-tem tracks the issue, its impact, its source, and the party responsible for the action on the issue.  As individuals take action on the issue, the system tracks each action taken and identifies the next responsible party in the process of reaching a decision on the issue.  As each issue is resolved, the decision tracking system closes the issuer, but preserves the history of the decision process.  Using the reporting features of the decision tracking system, the Project Manager can know at any time what issues are open, who has the responsibility for dealing with the issues at the present time, and when that action needs to be taken; (Accountability in Action).  The tracking system provides the foundation that allows an

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owner to avoid the problems brought on by indecision, procrastination, or lack of awareness. All projects set up and maintain the reports and logs described above in addition to the following summarized list of controls and reporting methods.  These items are always maintained by the job site staff and can be located at the job site trailer.

2. 6. RFI’s – Requests for Information: These forms are used regularly to stimulate communication between all project team members, including the owner and architect.  These requests receive immediate attention and are invaluable in aiding the team members to anticipate conflicts before they become problems.

3. 7. Design Package Log: Tracks drawings, specifications and key dates as needed.4. 8. Pending C.O. Log: This log tracks owner and designer wish list items and cost.  They

allow for timely decisions while maintaining the project budget.5. 9. Team Action List: Tracks actions needed to accomplish schedule goals and facilitated

those actions.6. 10. Bi-Weekly Schedules and Meetings: Meetings, which facilitated communication and

planning among team members.  These were directed mainly at trade contractors, but also encouraged needed support from the owner and architect.

7. 11. Overall Project Schedule: Developed early in the project with input and buy-in information from trade contractors.  This was used to judge the overall project performance.

8. 12. Design Team Meetings: A weekly review of design progress was accomplished, and provided an opportunity to look ahead for construction needs.

9. 13. Liaison Meeting: Bi-Weekly meetings included owner representatives to facilitate major decisions and exchange valuable information.

10. 14. Submittal Log: Tracks all submittals by trade contractors requiring approval by the architect and engineers.  Critical submittals and overdue submittals were discussed at the regular team meetings.

11. 15. Daily Manpower Reports: This report tracks trade contractor’s manpower.  This report is reviewed daily and weekly to monitor adequacy of work forces necessary to maintain schedule.

12. 16. CCA Status Reports: Tracked changes (Contract Change Authorization) and the Owner’s contingencies available for changes.  This is reviewed at the regular team meetings.

13. 17. Alternate/Value Engineering Log: Tracked potential additive and deductive changes that the Owner may wish to implement.  Many items were deferred until it as determined whether the item needed to be incorporated.

14. 18. Three-Month Calendar: A three-month calendar with all upcoming meetings and major events was included with all meeting minutes and was updated weekly.

15. 19. Compatibility

a. Confirm with the selected contractors and vendors that the planned construction is compatible with the master schedule, master budget and quality expectations.

b. All contractors are expected to participate in the Quality Assurance program adopted for the project.

1. 20. Procurement Compliance

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a. Coordinate with the Owner’s program, the master schedule, the master budget and the needs of other consultants; develop a master procurement plan and schedule which outlines items, including long-lead items, materials or services to be procured from construction contractors, vendors or others.

b. As the successful bidder executes the required work, confirm the agreed specifications are followed.

c. Coordinate the furnishing of materials between the contractors and vendors

d. Coordinate the logistics of storing of furnishings, fixtures, materials and equipment

1. 21. Requests for Information

a. Confirm requests for information are relayed among the parties

b. Expedite responses Shop Drawings & Submittals

c. Confirm that contractors develop & maintain shop drawings logs, submittal logs and change order logs

d. Conduct progress reviews with team members to confirm compliance with schedule, budget, and quality

1. 22. Progress Payment Reports

a. Develop and review progress payment reports

b. Evaluate and comment on applications for payment

c. With design team, make approval recommendations to Owner Change Orders

d. Establish change order request process and necessary backup

e. Review change order requests

f. With design team, make approval recommendations to Owner Claims Resolution (if necessary)

g. Review claims entered by others

h. Investigate details and form positions for review and approval by Owner

i. Monitor claims resolution plans and coordinate activities

j. Confirm with contractors that Owner required insurance is continuously in place

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f. Post Construction process

1. Performance Compliance 1. Coordinate the handing over of new systems and facilities to maintenance

personnel2. Monitor the start-up, testing, and balancing of mechanical and electrical systems3. Review contractor’s punch lists and lists of non-conforming work4. Assist Owner and consultants with establishing Owner’s punch lists5. Pursue full resolution and correction of outstanding work items with applicable

contractors2. Operating and Maintenance Manuals

1. Obtain operating and maintenance manuals from consultants, contractors or vendors

2. Schedule dry run for train production equipment and other systems that may be running for the first time

3. Check manuals for conformance, log in, and distribute to the Owner’s maintenance personnel

4. Coordinate the training of Owner’s personnel in the operating and maintenance of systems

3. As-Built Drawings and Specifications 1. Confirm that required as-built drawings and specifications are submitted to the

Owner2. Maintain a log of inspection reports and give to Owner upon completion

Certificates of Substantial Completion3. Review certificates of substantial completion4. Verify compliance with the terms of the contracts

4. Certificates of Final Completion 1. Review certificates of final completion2. Verify compliance with the terms of the contracts3. Verify that all contractors are committed to the completion of the project as

specified.

g. Quality Control

1. Procedures and processes

This starts with the total philosophy and is implemented through each aspect of the project.  Quality assurance of The Woody 2000 project can only be accomplished through proactive involvement of the management team, interaction with the Owner, and design personnel. Many tools are used to ensure that we deliver a quality product to the Owner.

Those tools include:

a. Design reviews-Constructability reviews & value analysis

b. Submittal control and approval

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c. Pre-construction meetings for major building components

d. RFIs that clarify designer’s intent and remedy conflicts

e. Partnering Sessions at key intervals of the project to clarify project standards and goals

f. Trade contractor education in the QA/QC (Quality Assurance/Quality Control) requirements of the project.

Quality assurance and control of the Construction Manager and subcontractors and in field operations will begin during the design phase to determine that the contract requirements are clearly understood by all parties.  Periodic inspections will be conducted to ensure that all items are in conformance, or that non-conforming items are corrected.  All parties involved with the project are expected to participate and each subcontractor will be expected to sign off on our written program.

Procedures will include:

a. Scope reviews with subcontractors prior to bid and award

b. Review of quality control checklists that apply to subcontractors

c. Mock-ups, to be reviewed by Owner and design team.

d. Conduct periodic observations of the subcontractors’ work

e. Determine if work is in compliance with contract requirements

f. Note in the daily log or in the daily inspection report and attach the daily log

g. Distribute Architect’s Field Reports and monitor corrective measures

h. Prepare and distribute completion lists towards project completion and monitor status

i. Prepare punch lists prior to Consultant inspections with goal of Zero Punch list

j. Enforce Safety Program during construction phase

k. Maintain clean job site

I have found that the best way to avoid serious quality problems is to identify each quality issue as early as possible.  This forces each subcontractor to focus on quality early in the project and maintain that focus throughout.  Quality is built in from the beginning…it won’t happen at the end of the project. I understand that Quality is not an add-on or extra, but a critical and essential part of a successful project.  I recognize that Quality must be driven from the corporate level and

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measured throughout our organization. It is imperative that the entire Woody 2000 project team is on board with the enforcing of a very strict quality assurance program.

2. Enforcement

A regular quality inspection process will be documented and necessary notices to correct will be issued to the parties involved.  If the quality infraction is not corrected pr mitigated properly, a 48 hour notice will be given to the parties involved, requiring an immediate resolution.

3. Phased and Final Punch lists and completion certification and review

A preliminary punch list will be given to the subcontractors involved as certain phases of construction are completed.  The subcontractors are expected to correct items to eliminate the need for them to be added  to the final punch list.  Once a sub-contractor has completed their appropriate punch list, a completion certificate will be issued in order to release retainers held as per the contract documents.

VI. Project Narrative

a. Project description

The project will consist of a building expansion to the existing structure that totals 25 percent of the existing floor space.  We will match the existing design of the exterior envelope and establish a concise mobilization plan to minimize interruptions to the existing manufacturing process. The construction of the building structure will consist of 12” masonry wall construction with an exterior stucco façade and a decorative masonry wainscot.  The roofing system will match the existing three ply built up roof and an additional top coat will be installed on the entire building to eliminate the potential for water intrusion. The interior finishes will include a drywall on metal frame system with acoustical ceiling panels to match existing.  The floors will have an industrial based epoxy coating and the existing facility flooring will be repaired and repainted as necessary. The structural footers and lag bolts will be installed as per the structural drawings and shop drawings provided by the equipment manufacturer. The expansion will include new restroom facilities to comply with regulatory requirements and a renovation of existing office spaces.  The conceptual building estimate is based on an average labor standard for the British Columbia area.  There is an equipment allowance for the production train based upon estimates given by the manufacturer. Mechanical and electrical systems are included as per the initial program provided by the Woody 2000 project steering committee conceptual strategic plan.  The site work will include the necessary landscape and hardscape to match the existing facility. There will be a 1 million dollar contingency on the project.

b. Comparative analysis of prior process to proposed process

VII.   Project Network Diagram

a. Proposed methodology

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The following Project Network Diagram was prepared for The Woody 2000 Project and is based upon a typical schedule for the assumed scope of work.  This PND will be expanded upon as we begin the preconstruction planning process.

The project duration is expected to be 78 weeks long.  This is based on the conceptual estimate and the aforementioned programming parameters.

b. Critical Path and Milestones

The critical path is the Strategic planning to Program Design to Construction Shell to Interior Finishes to Project Closeout.  A complete detailed PND will be completed as part of the Project Management Plan along with an associated Overall Project Schedule.  Schedule management will be part of the preconstruction and construction phases as actual dates will be entered to ensure that there is no schedule creep.

c. Overall Project Schedule

The Overall Project schedule will be completed during the preconstruction phase.  A preliminary project schedule is attached as Exhibit A.

VIII.   Projected Cost Summaries

a. Conceptual Estimate

Square Foot Cost Estimate ReportEstimate Name: The Woody 2000 Project

Amelia Holdings LtdIndustrial Estates , Someplace , BC

Building Type:

Store, Department, 1 Story with Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / R/Conc. Frame

Location: VANCOUVER, BCStory Count: 1Story Height (L.F.): 14Floor Area (S.F.): 110000Labor Type: UnionBasement Included: No

Data Release: Year 2010Costs are derived from a building model with basic components.

Cost Per Square Foot: $122.19

Scope differences and market conditions can cause costs to vary significantly.

Building Cost: $13,441,000% of Total

Cost Per S.F. Cost

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A Substructure 8.30% $7.62 $838,000A1010 Standard Foundations $0.95 $104,000

Strip footing, concrete, reinforced, load 5.1 KLF, soil bearing capacity 3 KSF, 12″ deep x 24″ widespread footings, 3000 PSI concrete, load 75K, soil bearing capacity 3 KSF, 5′ – 6″ square x 13″ deep

A1030 Slab on Grade $5.44 $598,000Slab on grade, 4″ thick, non industrial, reinforced

A2010 Basement Excavation $0.24 $26,500Excavate and fill, 100,000 SF, 4′ deep, sand, gravel, or common earth, on site storage

A2020 Basement Walls $1.00 $109,500Foundation wall, CIP, 4′ wall height, direct chute, .148 CY/LF, 7.2 PLF, 12″ thick

B Shell 49.50% $45.67 $5,024,000B1010 Floor Construction $0.81 $89,000

Cast-in-place concrete column, 12″ square, tied, 100K load, 14′ story height, 142 lbs/LF, 4000PSI

B1020 Roof Construction $32.80 $3,607,500Precast concrete floor, 30′x30′ bay, 12″x36″ T, 8″ plank, 24″x92″ L beam, 40 PSF superimposed load, 121 PSF total load

B2010 Exterior Walls $4.91 $540,000Brick wall, composite double wythe, standard face/CMU back-up, 8″ thick, perlite core fill

B2020 Exterior Windows $1.22 $134,500Aluminum flush tube frame, for 1/4″glass, 1-3/4″ x 4-1/2″, 5′x6′ opening, 1 intermediate horizontalGlazing panel, plate glass, 3/8″ thick, tinted

B2030 Exterior Doors $0.53 $58,000Doors, stainless steel & glass, balanced, standard, premium, 3′-0″ x 7′-0″ openingDoor, steel 18 gauge, hollow metal, 1 door with frame, no label, 3′-0″ x 7′-0″ opening

B3010 Roof Coverings $5.35 $588,000Roofing, asphalt flood coat, gravel, base sheet, 3 plies 15# asphalt felt, moppedInsulation, rigid, roof deck, composite with 2″ EPS, 1″ perliteRoof edges, aluminum, duranodic, .050″ thick, 6″ faceGravel stop, aluminum, extruded, 4″, mill finish, .050″ thick

B3020 Roof Openings $0.06 $7,000Roof hatch, with curb, 1″ fiberglass insulation, 2′-6″ x 3′-0″, galvanized steel, 165 lbsSmoke hatch, unlabeled, galvanized, 2′-6″ x 3′, not incl hand winch operator

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C Interiors 20.60% $18.97 $2,087,000C1010 Partitions $1.32 $145,500

Metal partition, 5/8″fire rated gypsum board face, 1/4″ sound deadening gypsum board, 2-1/2″ @ 24″, same opposite face, no insulation1/2″ fire rated gypsum board, taped & finished, painted on metal furring

C1020 Interior Doors $1.78 $195,500Door, single leaf, kd steel frame, hollow metal, commercial quality, flush, 3′-0″ x 7′-0″ x 1-3/8″

C3010 Wall Finishes $0.21 $23,000Painting, interior on plaster and drywall, walls & ceilings, roller work, primer & 2 coats

C3020 Floor Finishes $11.65 $1,281,000Carpet tile, nylon, fusion bonded, 18″ x 18″ or 24″ x 24″, 35 ozTile, ceramic natural clay, marble, synthetic 12″ x 12″ x 5/8″

C3030 Ceiling Finishes $4.02 $442,000Acoustic ceilings, 5/8″ plastic coated mineral fiber, 12″ x 12″ tile, 25 ga channel grid, adhesive back support

D Services 21.60% $19.95 $2,195,000D2010 Plumbing Fixtures $1.15 $126,000

Water closet, vitreous china, bowl only with flush valve, wall hungUrinal, vitreous china, wall hungLavatory w/trim, vanity top, PE on CI, 20″ x 18″Service sink w/trim, PE on CI,wall hung w/rim guard, 24″ x 20″Water cooler, electric, wall hung, dual height, 14.3 GPH

D2020 Domestic Water Distribution $0.30 $33,500Gas fired water heater, commercial, 100< F rise, 500 MBH input, 480 GPH

D2040 Rain Water Drainage $0.56 $62,000Roof drain, CI, soil, single hub, 6″ diam, 10′ highRoof drain, CI, soil, single hub, 6″ diam, for each additional foot add

D3050 Terminal & Package Units $6.00 $660,000Rooftop, single zone, air conditioner, department stores, 10,000 SF, 29.17 ton

D4010 Sprinklers $2.27 $250,000Wet pipe sprinkler systems, steel, light hazard, 1 floor, 50,000 SF

D4020 Standpipes $0.19 $20,500Wet standpipe risers, class III, steel, black, sch 40, 6″ diam pipe, 1 floor

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Wet standpipe risers, class III, steel, black, sch 40, 6″ diam pipe, additional floors

D5010 Electrical Service/Distribution $0.95 $104,500Service installation, includes breakers, metering, 20′ conduit & wire, 3 phase, 4 wire, 120/208 V, 1200 AFeeder installation 600 V, including RGS conduit and XHHW wire, 1200 ASwitchgear installation, incl switchboard, panels & circuit breaker, 1200 A

D5020 Lighting and Branch Wiring $7.31 $804,000Receptacles incl plate, box, conduit, wire, 2.5 per 1000 SF, .3 W per SF, with transformerMiscellaneous power, to .5 wattsCentral air conditioning power, 3 wattsFluorescent fixtures recess mounted in ceiling, 1.6 watt per SF, 40 FC, 10 fixtures @32watt per 1000 SF

D5030 Communications and Security $1.18 $130,000Communication and alarm systems, fire detection, addressable, 100 detectors, includes outlets, boxes, conduit and wireFire alarm command center, addressable with voice, excl. wire & conduitInternet wiring, 2 data/voice outlets per 1000 S.F.

D5090 Other Electrical Systems $0.04 $4,500Generator sets, w/battery, charger, muffler and transfer switch, gas/gasoline operated, 3 phase, 4 wire, 277/480 V, 7.5 kW

E Equipment & Furnishings 0.00% $0.00 $0E1090 Other Equipment $0.00 $0F Special Construction 0.00% $0.00 $0G Building Site work 0.00% $0.00 $0Subtotal 100% $92.22 $10,144,000Contractor Fees (General Conditions,Overhead,Profit) 25.00% $23.05 $2,536,000Architectural Fees 6.00% $6.92 $761,000User Fees 0.00% $0.00 $0Total Building Cost $122.19 $13,441,000

Complete Budget Recapitulation

Site Development:             $500,000

Building Construction Cost:     #13,441,000

Production Equipment:      $2,000,000

Contingency:               $1,000,000

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Total Projected Cost:      $16,991,000

The cost summary is a conceptual estimate based on stated assumptions.

A complete budget planning process is completed during the preconstruction phase of the project.  The scope will be managed as to keep within the approved budget.  The contingency fund will be closely monitored and only used with the Woody 2000 steering committee approval.

IX. Summary Evaluation and Conclusion

a. Analysis of proposed to actual project

Woody 2000 Project Comparative Analysis Exhibit C

It is our intent to provide the above services in order to eliminate the potential problems that would arise using the original Woody 2000 project methodology.

b. Evaluation of end project

I believe that the needs that were specified during the background investigation along with the information gathered at the strategic planning sessions and departmental focus group sessions will give us the proper programming information to implement the project within the specified budgets and timelines.

c. Client exit interviews and evaluation

At the end of the proposed project, we will perform a post-implementation audit and Final Project Report.

1.1. Post-implementation Audit

The post-implementation audit is an essential procedure that will be during the post-construction phase. During this process, the Project Management Plan(PMP) is critiqued and there are a number of comparative analyses performed on the essential processes followed during the construction phase.

We will schedule three specific days with the key project staff to discuss the project and develop a checklist of items to discuss for the audit. All historical data on the project is cumulated and reviewed.

1. The existing project management team is then joined by another project manager and a corporate project executive. We will also ask the Woody 2000 executive team to give us input on the final project.

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2. The information gathered is used as a basis for the final project report. We have developed a standard of questions and tasks that are asked and answered that include the following:

1. i.     Evaluate the project outcome and compare the outcome to the project program, mission statement and owner’s goals and requirements.

2. ii.     Develop a comparative analysis of the projected to actual project schedule and then identify key indicators and causes for the change in projected to actual schedule.

3. iii.     Prepare a comparative budget analysis between the forecasted and actual budgets. Identify weaknesses and trends in buyout and vender escalations.

4. iv.     Identify weaknesses, shortfalls and what scope changes  areas caused the use of the contingency funds.

1. We will review the project management methodology and determine if the staffing requirements were sufficient, if the PMP met the requirements dictated by the Woody 2000 stated project objectives, and if the overall project was successful.

2. We will conduct an owner representative post-construction phase interview to confirm that the project was successful and what areas could in the project management process could have been improved. An initial interview is held privately with the Woody 2000 executive steering committee  and then is followed by an owner-project team closing luncheon.  This informal meeting is with the entire project management staff, corporate project executives, and owner representatives and has been very successful on all of our projects.  Recognition certificates are given and there is a time that individual testimonies are given.

2.  Post-project Appraisals and Final Report

A final project appraisal is completed and summarized in a Final Report and is a full documentation of the project.  This report is a tabbed, fully bound manual and, in most instances, is several volumes in length.

d. Concluding statement

I have outlined the basic Project Management Plan in this proposal and I feel confident that the proposed  Woody 2000 project would be completed successfully within the owner’s expectations and defined parameters.

Proposed Project Schedule

EXHIBIT A

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References:

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