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Case Study: Montview Stadium Assignment Instructions
Overview
Planning and scheduling are a part of any project manager’s routine. And to do this well, we need to understand how the triple constraint (time, cost, scope) affect our priorities when planning a project’s execution. In the case that follows, you will use your project planning skills (and software) to plan a sport stadium’s construction. You will also use your expert judgment to address the questions that follow, based on your final project schedule. This assignment will introduce you to project management software (or further your knowledge of the software), further develop your planning skills, and allow you to determine next steps for a large-scale project constrained by time and cost.
Instructions
Read the Updated Case 6.2: Montview Stadium in this folder. Using Microsoft Project, create a task list and Gantt chart that details the project schedule (see the Table 1 provided for task details). Once the chart is created, answer the questions presented in the case document. Considering the information provided, construct a Risk Response Matrix (see text p. 227) that details at least 3 risk events that are likely for this case, your responses to the risks, contingency plans, triggers, and the responsible party for each risk event. Then, in the format described below, submit two documents.
Note: You must use the provided case document for this case. Older versions of the case will not be accepted. In addition, the original Project file must be attached in order for the project to earn credit. PDF files or files created in other, non-approved software are not acceptable.
The G&E Company is preparing a bid to build the new 47,000-seat Shoreline baseball stadium. The construction must start on July 1, 2020, and be completed in time for the start of the 2024 season. A penalty clause of $100,000 per day of delay beyond April 3 is written into the contract.
Percival Young, the president of the company, expressed optimism at obtaining the contract and revealed that the company could net as much as $3 million on the project. He also said if they were successful, the prospects of future projects are bright since there is a projected renaissance in building classic ball parks with modern luxury boxes.
Assignment
Given the information provided in Table 1, construct a network schedule for the stadium project and answer the following questions:
1. Will the project be able to be completed by the April 3rd deadline? How long will it take? How many working days are projected?
2. What is the critical path for the project? List the activities on the critical path.
3. Based on the schedule would you recommend that G&E pursue this contract? Why or why not?
Technical Details for the Shoreline Baseball Stadium
For the purposes of this case assume the following:
Table 1: Montview Baseball Stadium Case
|
ID |
Activity |
Duration (days) |
Predecessor(s) |
|
1 |
Clear stadium site |
75 |
- |
|
2 |
Demolish present stadium |
40 |
1 |
|
3 |
Establish construction site |
70 |
2 |
|
4 |
Drive support piling |
110 |
3 |
|
5 |
Install lower bowl |
125 |
4 |
|
6 |
Install main concourse |
110 |
5 |
|
7 |
Install playing field |
95 |
5 |
|
8 |
Construct upper steel bowl |
110 |
5 |
|
9 |
Install seats |
160 |
8 |
|
10 |
Build luxury boxes |
90 |
8 |
|
11 |
Install Jumbotron |
25 |
8 |
|
12 |
Install infrastructure |
110 |
8 |
|
13 |
Build steel canopy |
80 |
9 |
|
14 |
Install lighting |
25 |
9 |
|
15 |
Construct roof supports |
90 |
3 |
|
16 |
Build roof |
150 |
15 |
|
17 |
Construct roof racks |
90 |
13 |
|
18 |
Install roof supports |
90 |
16,17 |
|
19 |
Final inspection |
25 |
7,10,12,14,18 |
Montview Stadium Case Assignment Rubric
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Criteria |
Levels of Achievement |
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Content 70% (105 points) |
Advanced |
Proficient |
Developing |
Not present |
Points Earned |
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Case Narrative Document 40 points |
40 to 36 points The case narrative includes an accurate, effective Project Summary (2–3 pages), including an introduction to the project and appropriate recommendations based on questions 1–3 from the text. The case narrative includes research-based rationale for the answers and includes the correct date that the project is scheduled to be completed on. |
35 to 28 points The case narrative includes an accurate Project Summary (2–3 pages), including an introduction to the project and recommendations based on questions 1–3 from the text. The case narrative includes research-based rationale for the answers and includes the a date that the project is scheduled to be completed on. |
27 to 1 points The case narrative includes a Project Summary (2–3 pages), but may lack an introduction to the project or appropriate recommendations based on questions 1–3 from the text. The case narrative may fail to provide research-based rationale for the answers and or include a completion date.
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0 points No narrative is provided. |
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Project File Document 50 points |
50 to 45 points A well-developed, accurate, clearly formulated Project file is included.
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44 to 35 points A well-developed, clearly formulated Project file is included.
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34 to 1 points A Project file is included but may be complete or poorly formulated.
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0 points No project file is included.
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Risk Appendix 15 points |
15 to 14 points A well-developed risk response matrix is included. The matrix presents at least three reasonable risks, appropriate responses with suggested actions, effective contingency plans, and triggers. |
13 to 11 points A well-developed risk response matrix is included. The matrix presents at least three risks, responses with suggested actions, effective contingency plans, and triggers. |
10 to 1 points A risk response matrix is included. The matrix presents at least three risks, some responses, contingency plans, and triggers. |
0 points No risk appendix is provided.
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Structure 30% (45 points) |
Advanced |
Proficient |
Developing |
Not present |
Points Earned |
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Grammar and Structure 15 points |
15 to 14 points No grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present. Voice and person are used correctly and consistently. Writing is precise and word choice is appropriate.
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13 to 11 points Few grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present. Voice and person are used correctly. Writing style is sufficient and word choice is adequate.
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10 to 1 points Several grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present. Voice and person are used inconsistently. Writing style is understandable but could be improved. Word choice is generally good.
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0 points Numerous spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors are present. Writing style is difficult to understand. Word choice is poor.
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APA Style 10 points |
10 to 9 points Citations, references and overall format are in current APA style. Cover page and References are correctly formatted. Paper is written in a clear, consistent font.
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8 to 7 points Citations, references and overall format are in current APA style. Cover page and References are correctly formatted overall. Paper is written in a clear, consistent font.
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6 to 1 points Citations, references and overall format are not always in current APA style. Cover page and References are not consistently formatted.
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0 points APA formatting is not followed.
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Materials/Resources 20 points |
20 to 18 points At least two relevant scholarly resources (from peer-reviewed journals) and the text are included. The total paper length is 5-6 pages long. |
17 to 14 points At least one scholarly resource (from peer-reviewed journals) and the text are included. The total paper length is 5-6 pages long. |
13 to 1 points Scholarly resources (from peer-reviewed journals) or the text may not be used. The total paper length falls short of 5-6 pages long. |
0 points Academic materials are not used.
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Total Points |
/150 |
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