Assignment 1: Defining a project and its scope

Q1. Milestones in Olympic Games Sydney, Australia in the year 2000 Significant Events Logical marker before end of a phase inside the project foe a certain task so that corrective actions could be taken in case of problems and deliverables can be completed within time Source: http://www.slideshare.net/etcsdeba/project-milestone?qid=55ca2cda-5187-4cf1-895e-a7aa6603be48&v=&b=&from_search=1 Milestones Milestones in Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia No such milestones are pointed out in Olympic Games 2000 Reasons Only the time for staging the program is stated Not mentions any intermediate decisions which could effect the future of the project So No corrective actions can be taken

Scope of Olympic Games, 2000, Sydney, Australia Q2. Project Scope. Project scope is a part of project planning that involves determining and documenting a list of specific project goals, deliverables, features, functions, tasks, deadlines and ultimately costs. It is what needs to be achieved and the work that must be dine to deliver a project Why would defining Scope be useful information? Useful in maintaining the quality Complete the project on determined time and budget Time Cost Scope Quality Scope of Olympic Games, 2000, Sydney, Australia Not specific and not well defined in terms of project goals, functions and features Specific and well defined in terms of cost ie. 1.4$ billion

Q3. Project : Construction of a building Project objectives Objective is to construct a 2 and half storey house within 8 months of period in Pulchowk by analyzing needs and interests of the stakeholder (House owner) with not exceeding 2,00,00,000. Deliverables Completed House after 8 months in Pulchowk Milestones Finalize of the plan of house on 25th June Construction execution on 28th June 2016 Selection of Engineer for the site on 1st July 2016 Completion of the project on 6th Feb 2016 Handing over the project to the owner on 7th Feb 2016 Complete the project within 2,00,00,000 Technical requirements Design of the house should meet building bye-laws Availability of Structure engineer Availability of Vibrators, pillar frame, glass cutting machine and other required equipments Availability of Skilled Labors Use of Quality materials in construction Limits and exclusions Monitoring and maintenance after completion of project will not be included. (Constraint) Owner has the ability to pay for all the costs. (Assumption) Kitchen appliances will not be included. (Limitations) Contractor is responsible for subcontracted work. (Assumption) Reviews with customers Owner of house Expert (Structural Engineer) Building Bye-Laws