1. Flooring Improvement Project GBA 573 IT Project Management

2. Problem Statement The problem is the continuous maintenance of a lightly colored carpet installed in multiple high traffic areas in the house along with the decline in carpet appearance.

3. Deliverables End Product – A durable, aesthetically pleasing, ceramic tile floor as a replacement to the current carpet covering.

4. Project Team Project Manager Installation Supervisor Installation Assistant 1 Installation Assistant 2

5. Project Scope Remove existing carpeting Install new ceramic tile in the: – Living Room – Dining Room – Kitchen – Hallway – Hallway Bath

6. Project Schedule

8. ROI Analysis (25 year Period) CaseBestWorst Do-it-yourself Initial Investment $ 1,9441,944 Savings Benefits $ 26,00026,000 ROI 93%89%

9. ROI (25 year period) CaseBestWorst Hire a Professional Initial Investment $ 3,900 6,500 Savings Benefits $ 26,000 17,333 ROI 85% 62%

10. Measures of Success 1. Satisfaction with design of ceramic tiles selected. 2. The ability of project members to maintain order and cleanliness to the extent the condo is still livable throughout the life of the project. 3. The completion of the project within the allotted timeframe. 4. The completion of the project within the allotted budget. 5. Due to the physical intensiveness of the project success will also hinge on the ability of project team members to complete the project injury free. 6. The ability to dispose of waste properly. Dumpsters are located on-site and are available for project use.