SYSC 4106 Lecture 4: Project Planning & Scheduling

• School: Carleton University
• Department: Systems and Computer Engineering
• Course: SYSC 4106
• Professor: Samuel Ajila

Document Summary

Sysc 4(cid:1005)(cid:1004)6 lecture 4: project planning : the big picture of estimating. Scheduling: have information (statement of work to carry out, constraints, processes, standards, et(cid:272). ) Identify the work that needs to be done: apply work breakdown structure (wbs) Identify the dependency between work units: apply dependency graph, estimate the duration of the work to be done, eventually have a planned schedule. Let(cid:859)s build a house: what are the activities that are needed to build a house, 1) identify the work to be done: work breakdown structure, surveying, excavation, request permits, buy material, lay foundation, build. Outside wall, install exterior plumbing, install exterior electrical, install interior. Plumbing, install interior electrical, install wallboard, paint interior, install. Interior doors, install floor, install roof, install exterior doors, paint exterior, Install exterior siding, buy pizza: finding these activities is a brainstorming activity. Laying of the foundation: finding this organization involves categorization and refinement.