1. Project management

2. Description
To ensure that the project is completed within the timescale and budget.
Important for larger projects

3. Features/Tools/Methods of PM Software
Gantt charts
PERT charts
Event chain diagrams
PRINCE

4. Gantt chart

5. Task
Page 45, Q 4(a)

6. Features of Gantt chart
Shows clearly the stages/tasks in a big project/project milestones
Can be used as a communication device between team members
Can be used to motivate teams by showing progress
Problems can be resolved by seeing the effect of moving resources
Permits time management of project/show timings of each task/deadlines
Parallel and sequential tasks with appropriate examples can be represented
Progress of each task with appropriate example can be shown

7. Software Development PERT Diagram

8. TASK
Make a PERT diagram for the tasks.

9. Answer

10. Building construction
Designing the bridge
Testing a prototype
Hiring workers to prepare the groundworks
Preparing groundworks
Hiring construction workers
Starting construction of main towers
Having sections of bridge delivered just in time for fitting
Live testing
Completion of project