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Project Management and Software U22327

School of Civil Engineering
and Surveying
Student
Assignment Marks Sheet
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Number:
664962
Date: 22/03/16
Unit Name Project Management and Software U22327
Artefact Coursework 2
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Criteria Description Weighting
%
Student Evaluation
(to be completed before submission)
(enter an ‘x’ in required boxes)
Pass Fail
A* A B C D E F
Select a specialist trade package and propose the scope of this
package. (LO1)
5 X
Formulate how the selected package fits in the overall construction
process. (LO1)
10 x
Assemble the programme information that the selected package
requires from and the programme information it has to supply to
other packages. (LO1)
10 X
Develop a process map that shows the information flows within the
package and across the interface boundaries with other packages.
(LO1)
15 X
Conclude the relative timing for the information flows identified
above. (LO1)
10 X
Taking into consideration the interfaces and the time constraints you
have identified above for the case study project, investigate whether
MS Project software is capable of encompassing your findings for
the following two programmes:
The overall construction programme. (LO2 & LO3) 15 X
The detailed programme of the selected specialist trade
package. (LO2 & LO3)
15 X
Critically appraise the ability of MS Project software in providing
effective and easy to use tools that assist the project planner and
the project team in producing and maintaining fully integrated and
coordinated project programmes. (LO3)
20 X

 

Overall Grade
(to be completed before submission)
Letter Grade
(A* – F)
Percentage
(100 – 0)
A 70

Key: A*: 80% or above, A: 70% – 79%, B: 60% – 69%, C: 50% – 59%, D: 40% – 49%, E: 30% – 39%, F: 29% or less
IMPORTANT: See separate Grade Criteria for characteristics of work in the above grades

Student Comment
(to be completed before submission)
Overall this unit has been very interesting for me. I have particularly enjoyed the case studies we have looked at. In this
term I have enjoyed learning the techniques and processes Microsoft Project has to offer to project managers; this has
improved my confidence in using management software’s on a day-to-day basis. In this particular coursework; I chose to
study the construction of piled foundations further as I am interested in the way they fulfil their functions.

TATE MODERN
MUSEUM
TM2 EXTENSION
University of Portsmouth
Project Management and Software
U22327
Lecturer: Dr Salam Al-Bizri
664962

Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………4
1.1 Report Structure ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………4
Section 2: Specialist Trade Package …………………………………………………………………………………………..5
2.1 Pile works with Oil Tanks Scope……………………………………………………………………………………….5
2.2 Overall Construction Process …………………………………………………………………………………………..6
2.3 Information Required and Supplied………………………………………………………………………………….7
2.3.1 Information Exchange between Project Manager and Piling Specialist …………………………..7
2.3.2 Information Exchange between Demolition Specialist and Piling Specialist …………………….7
2.3.3 Information Exchange between Superstructure Specialist and Piling Specialist……………….7
2.3.4 Information Exchange between Main RC Frame Specialist and Piling Specialist ………………8
2.4 Process Map………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….9
2.5 Timing for Information Flows Identified ………………………………………………………………………….11
Section 3: Microsoft Project Software ……………………………………………………………………………………..13
3.1 Overall Construction Programme …………………………………………………………………………………..13
3.2 Piling Works Package ……………………………………………………………………………………………………14
3.3 Microsoft Project Software Appraisal……………………………………………………………………………..15
Bibliography …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………19
Abbreviations:
EOT:
Extension of Time
MPS: Microsoft Project Software
PM: Project Manager
PS: Piling Specialist
RC: Reinforced Columns
Section 1: Introduction
The Tate Modern Museum is the fourth most popular museum in the world and is the UK’s second
largest tourist attraction. When the museum was first opened; it was estimated to receive two
million visitors per year; however it received five million. Due to the high demand; an extension
(TM2) was proposed to generate an additional network of exhibition spaces. The extension was to
be built on top of the former station’s oil tanks. The extension was made possible due to
technological advances allowing the transformers on-site to be replaced with compact equipment
freeing up space for the development.
1.1 Report Structure
The report is structured as follows:
Section 2: This section analyses the piled foundations package and its role within the overall
construction process. The information flows within the package has also been presented as a
process map. The timing of this information is demonstrated within a table within this section.
Section 3: This section includes an investigation into the abilities of Microsoft Project software in
identifying time constraints and interfaces. It also includes a critical appraisal of the software and its
ability to assist project managers within the construction industry.

Section 2: Specialist Trade Package
2.1 Pile works with Oil Tanks Scope
To undertake a thorough analysis of the engineers report, pile load schedule and all
additional specifications to ensure the team have a thorough understanding of pile
locations/types/methods. Any missing information or details are not to be assumed or
estimated. In this case; the project manager should be contacted in order for the
appropriate engineers to be communicated with
Ensuring the engineers specifications are implemented at oil tank base level including the
pile type selected (e.g. timber, concrete and steel) quantity of piles, expected performance
under load. This would have been assigned based on the physical properties of the soil and
the type, size and weight of TM2 (Tomlinson & Woodward, 2008, p. 7)
Supplying and ensuring all materials relating to this package are available on site and stored
in a safe secure area (e.g. piles, ready mix for pile cap) for the 22/10/2009
Ensuring the required machinery and equipment is in a good, safe working condition and
available on site to avoid any unnecessary delays (e.g. pile driver, mobile pump, crane)
All piles are protected from damage; this includes putting a temporary steel cap on all piles
when they have been installed to prevent them from disintegrating and losing their intended
benefits
Ensuring the piles delivered to site are approximately 25 metres in length by 600 millilitres
diameter
Ensure all members of the team follow the regulations for the piling industry such as the
lifting procedures stated in the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998
(LOLER)
Appropriate health and safety measures taken when the piling equipment is attached to the
crane; operator of crane mounted piling rigs to have crane operators CPCS card as well as
the card for a Piling Rig operator (Federation of Piling Specialists, 2011)
Ensuring the guidelines published by the British Associations of Reinforcements to safely lift
pre-fabricated reinforcement cages are followed
The piles are required to be cut back level with the existing tank base; this is a health and
safety risk due to the vibrations produced from using the tools. A recommendation from the
Federation of Pilling Specialists suggests using debonding foam to eliminate these risks of
vibration induced conditions to on-site workers (Federation of Piling Specialists, 2005, p. 1)
this must be implemented across the team
Details of any risks in respect of the piling to be passed on to the health and safety officer
and project manager as soon as they are aware of them

2.2 Overall Construction Process
Due to the growing need for developments; authorities and development agencies have had to
exploit lands with poor soil characteristics. This has led to the development of improved piles and
pile driving systems. The purpose of pile foundations is to transmit a foundation load to a solid
ground; piles are used if the soil immediately beneath its base does not have adequate bearing
capacity. Piles transfer the load to a deeper soil or rock of a high bearing capacity as the diagram
below shows;
Piles are first cast at ground level and then driven into the ground using a pile driver. This machine
performs two functions; first, it acts as a crane and lifts the pile from a horizontal position on the
ground rotating it into the correct vertical position and then hammers the pile down into the ground
until refusal where it cannot be driven down any further. This package will begin when phase 1 of
the demolition is completed. The piles are required to be installed at oil tank base level and will be
approximately 25 metres in length with a 600 millimetre diameter. The engineer found that a
number of piles are located outside the oil tank footprint and are to be installed from ground level
either prior to the main piling works starting or after their completion. The piles installed within the
oil tanks will be cut back level with the existing tank base and pile caps constructed above using
ready mix placed with a mobile pump.
Each pile is temporarily covered with a steel cap to prevent it from disintegrating (Understand
Construction, 2015).Once all the piles have been fully inserted into the ground a pile cap is
constructed across the top of them. The pile cap consists of a thick layer of concrete which serves as
a base on which the construction of the extension can proceed. This base allows the main reinforced
frame package to begin; allowing the RC columns to be constructed. The piling package also provides
for the superstructure package to commence utilising either jump or slip form methods. As the piling
package allows for these developments and the extension to be completed on to the pile cap it has
huge importance within the overall construction process.

Structure
Pile Cap
P I L E P I L E P I L E P I L E

Low Intensity
Medium Density
High Density
Load (Structure)
is transferred to
the soil with a
high bearing
capacity and
density

2.3 Information Required and Supplied
The table below show the information required and supplied for the successful delivery of the
package.
2.3.1 Information Exchange between Project Manager and Piling Specialist

Information supplied by PM Information supplied by PS
Engineer reports Health and Safety programme
Project brief Cost Plan
Project Schedule(all times/dates
allocated to package and project)
Schedule of operations
methods/expected progress
Health and Safety Requirements Any potential issues/risks
Provide any information regarding site
deliveries/weather which may affect site
progress
Delivery of machinery information
Any requirements regarding level of
sound or space available on site
Any site storing/securing facilities to be
implemented for safety of machines
Crane driver position on site (working
area plan)

2.3.2 Information Exchange between Demolition Specialist and Piling Specialist

Information supplied by DS Information supplied by PS
Demolition schedule of operations Schedule of operations
methods/expected progress
Any expected or incurred delays Details of when planned work will start
alongside their works
Health and safety programme Crane driver position on site (working
area plan)
Positioning of excavator Health and Safety programme
Specified areas which PS will not have
access to due to health and safety/works
progress
Site where machinery will be stored
when not in use

2.3.3 Information Exchange between Superstructure Specialist and Piling Specialist

Information supplied by SS Information supplied by PS
Schedule of operations- including the
progress they plan to make whilst piling is
being completed and areas of work
Schedule of operations
methods/expected progress
Health and safety program Health and safety program
Concrete pouring and curing schedule for
concrete core construction
Crane driver position on site (working
area plan)
Concrete specifications (hardening speed) Crane specifics (e.g. dimensions)
Entry/Exit to site area for team (as piling
team will also be present)

2.3.4 Information Exchange between Main RC Frame Specialist and Piling Specialist

Information supplied by FS Information supplied by PS
Schedule of operations- including the
area they plan to work on whilst the slab
over oil tanks is being finished
Schedule of operations
methods/expected progress
Health and safety program Crane driver position on site (working
area plan) during the times they plan to
begin their work
Equipment/machinery position on site
during and before works (working area
plan)
Health and safety program
Scaffolding positioning on site Crane specifics (dimensions, length span)
Entry/Exit to site area for team (as piling
team will also be present)
Areas and work involved regarding the
slab over oil tanks when RC frame
specialists plan to begin work

2.4 Process Map
The simplest process model for the construction of piled foundations as a package is proposed
below. This is shown using the IDEF₀ method; this represents the functions, activities or processes
within the package. The advantages of this method is its ability to provide a clear understanding of
the procedures; using a natural language and graphical representation to model the process
(Howard, 2003). This method has been used to give an overall image of the piles construction
package and is shown below.
The left arrow represents the resources used and transformed by the activities in order for the
package to be carried out (e.g. human resources, time, crane driver, piles). The arrow from the top
represents the control side of the project and therefore the constraints that have had an impact on
the development. The arrow from the bottom represents the mechanism for how the physical
aspects of the activity were realised. Finally; the green arrow on the right of the activity represents
the output that is formed from all the previous inputs to successfully fulfil the package
requirements.
Pile & Pile Caps
Package
CONTROL
Design Information/
Legislation Requirements
INPUT
Resources;
Crane driver,
piles/pile
caps/human
resources/
time/ energy
OUTPUT
Completion of Pile
Foundation Works
MECHANISM
Pile Specialists Contractors
When a process map has been made to represent the various inputs and the final expected output;
it is then possible to produce a more detailed and effective process map. The advantage of these
maps is their ability to display process knowledge clearly and insightfully. This can then encourage
the subsequent improvement of process performance and innovation (Howard, 2003, p. 6). The
ultimate process of all process mapping must be to bring about improvement and innovation; it is
therefore essential to start mapping processes as they are and not what they could be. This is to
offer the opportunity for changes to be noticed quickly and further processes/procedures to be
implemented to improve the process overall.

2.5 Timing for Information Flows Identified

Date: Information: Supplied from: Supplied to:
22/07/2009 Notice of completion- Site
hoardings have been erected
Project Manager Substructures
Specialist
21/10/2009 Notice of completion- Well
point/dewatering system has
been installed
Substructures STC
to Project Manager
Piling STC
22/10/2009 Engineer reports
Project brief (any updates on
progress etc.)
H&S requirements
Any information which may have
an effect on piling package (e.g.
deliveries/site availability)
Project Manager Piling Specialists
22/10/2009 Health and safety programme
Schedule of operations
Any potential issues/risks/
expected delays with
deliveries/resources etc.
Crane dimensions and planned
locations on site
Break out/pile probing within
oil tanks begins
Piling STC Project Manager
05/11/2009 Piling within the oil tanks can
begin to start on area that has
been probed
Pile Probing STC Piling STC
16/12/2009 Break out/probing within oil
tanks has been completed. Piling
team can continue to install piles
in whole site area
Pile Probing STC Piling & Crane
Driver team
11/02/2010 Construction of core bases can
begin on piles completed
Pile STC Concrete STC
11/02/2010 Construction of 500mm Raft can
begin with construction of core
base
Piling STC Concrete STC
10/03/2010 Piles within oil tanks has been
completed therefore piling from
ground level & strengthening to
oil tank structures can begin
Piling & Crane
driver team
Piling STC &
Reinforcement
STC
11/03/2010 Piling from ground level & strengthening to oil tank structures begins
14/04/2010 Piling from ground level is
complete- erection of structure
to support slabs can begin
Piling & crane
driver team
Piling STC
Reinforcement
STC

 

14/04/2010 Construction of core bases is
complete- erection of structure
to support slabs can begin
Concrete STC Piling STC
Reinforcement
STC
PM
15/04/2010 Erection of structure to support slabs over oil tanks (Level 1) begins
12/05/2010 Completion: Construction of
500mm raft is complete;
concrete team then move on to
constructing slab over oil tanks
on the 13/05/2010
Concrete STC Piling STC
PM
09/06/2010 Completions: Oil tank structures
have been strengthened and
structure to support slabs over
oil tanks (level 1 has been
completed)
Structure STC
Reinforcement STC
Piling STC
PM
07/07/2010 Completion: Slab over oil tanks is
completed
Concrete STC Piling STC
PM
OUTSIDE PACKAGE COMMUNICATIONS (During package duration)
14/04/2010 Completion: Core bases have
been constructed allowing the
superstructure package to begin
Health and Safety programme
Plans for further progress &
Crane dimensions/positions
Piling STC Concrete STC
15/04/2010 Main Concrete Core Construction Begins
24/06/2010 Construction of main RC frame
can begin on levels 1-2 on the
slabs that have been completed
Concrete STC RC STC

Section 3: Microsoft Project Software
3.1 Overall Construction Programme
Microsoft Project Software (MPS) has various features that can be used throughout every phase of
the project. It provides opportunities that relate to the everyday happenings on a project which the
PM is required to handle. A programme for the project can be developed fairly easy providing the
user has knowledge of various project management terms and processes. If the PM has knowledge
of the scope of the project including the various stages of development and resources available;
he/she could produce a timeline quickly through entering the tasks and durations with little
calculations having to be made. This software gives PM’s the opportunity to provide an estimated
completion date to the client during the planning stage. This allows the PM to begin making
arrangements for the resources as and when they are required. This also provides the PM with key
dates to discuss with various suppliers, team, sub-contractors early on to ensure they understand
and bookings are arranged for the dates they are required on site and their availability can be
ensured.
However this programme does not only provide advantages for the planning stage of a project; it
provides advantages throughout the whole duration of a project allowing the project to be overseen
and changes or delays to be updated in to the software quickly. For example; if the client was to
increase the scope of the project the PM could make their assessments with the appropriate
package STC to calculate the additional time/resources required to fulfil client’s needs. Once
calculated, this can be entered into the software which would automatically update the timeline in
place. This would also update any of the activities predecessors to ensure there is no overlapping. If
this was to be done manually it would be time consuming and mistakes could be made during the
evaluation of overlapping events. The configured dates provides the basis the PM needs to then
change dates with trade packages and delivery dates to ensure materials are only delivered when
they are needed to reduce the risks to health and safety and risks to theft on site.
This software also provides features that can identify the critical path for the project using a network
analysis approach. This is essential in effective project management as it provides a work breakdown
structure, the duration that each activity will take and the dependencies between the activities
(Santiago & Magallon, 2009, p. 6). The software also allows various graphs to be made representing
the data entered. An example of this is a Gantt chart; this can be produced quickly to ensure there is
always an updated version in the site office available for all site workers to view. They are also very
simple and easy to read; therefore, making it suitable for all those on site to understand the
developments and progress being made. The use of Gantt chart also allows STCs within each
package to identify other packages that will be making progress whilst they are also on site. This
enhances communications on site and the implementation of effective health and safety and on site
delivery procedures providing the site workers communicate effectively.

3.2 Piling Works Package
Alongside the advantages previously discussed in section 3.1 for the whole construction duration.
There are also various other tools that the software provides that could be used within the piling
works programme. Firstly; the ability to create sub tasks within the main task/package. This provides
a clear and concise order of events for the projects successful completion. Any changes made to the
durations of these tasks will then be automatically added to the total duration of the main task
preventing any confusion of events. For example; if a delay of 0.5 day was incurred on a sub task
(e.g. piling within oil tanks) this can be updated on the software and it will show the impact it will
have on predecessors and the package itself. Alongside this; the number of resources allocated to
each task can also be included using the software’s tools which provides users with the ability to
manage resources providing certainty to the STC and PM as to the expected durations for each task
with the resources available.
If a delay was to occur and updated on the software; the software would highlight any issues
regarding resource availability for the tasks ahead. This gives the PM/STC reason to then implement
measures if appropriable such as acceleration methods to reduce the time needed for the
programme. As a result of increasing resources as an acceleration method; MPS will check the
resources allocated against the resource calendar to ensure it can be implemented carefully or if
over allocation would occur (Stronge, 2008).This is essential for this project when time is a priority as
if small delays are ignored they would lead to a large delay at the end of the project; resulting in an
EOT being sought. However as the delay could have been avoided by the contractor; it is unlikely an
EOT would be given but a claim for liquidated damages would be sought by the client. Therefore the
benefits here are the MPS ability to highlight these issues no matter how big or small early on saving
the project in the future.
An additional use of MPS within this package would be the use of the task inspector. This tool
highlights any conflicts of tasks whilst also offering information on each task and ways to overcome
the conflict. This tool promotes the ability MPS gives to STC’s to manage their packages to overcome
barriers to successful completion through making changes to their critical paths, allocating more
resources and reducing the overall time and delays incurred. Providing the software is used
effectively; effective management can take place of sub-tasks which overall enhances the success of
the key deliverable.

3.3 Microsoft Project Software Appraisal
MPS is one of the most used project planning software’s of all times with millions of users worldwide
(Ghioca, 2015). It is an essential enabling tool for creating project schedules. A project is defined in
PMBOK as:
‘..a temporary endeavour undertaken to create a unique produce, service or result.’
A project must be managed effectively in order to be completed successfully. The figure below
shows a cycle proposed for effective management. MPS provides the tools and opportunities
required to fulfil these processes. The first process is planning; MPS allows the PM to estimate the
expected duration of a project based on the scheduled tasks and resources. This allows for the
evaluation of parallel-pathing of some of the tasks to see how it affects the outcome (Stronge,
2008). It also allows theoretical aspects to be implemented in a practical manner (Dash, 2013, p. 6).
If implemented effectively; the software has the ability to show which path will be more effective.
The results gathered from the planning forms the basis of effective communication. The information
can be presented in the form of a Gantt chart which can be used to express the proposed plans to
the client providing the basis for further analysis of the projects scope if necessary. If agreed; the
programme can then be discussed with the site team. If necessary; any changes required to the
timeline due to additional time or resources can be updated quickly (Happy, 2010, pp. 16-17).
Resources defined in MPS are of 3 types- work (human/equipment resources), material (this
resource will be consumed; it does not perform work on its own, but is used for the project and cost)
and the type of expense that is used for successful delivery of the project; including travel of staff to
new office location (Dash, 2013, p. 7). This provides users with the ability to track, change and report
on almost all key metrics giving them the information they need to then share with those on-site and
key stakeholders (Stronge, 2008). This effectively gives the PM control and an understanding of the
effects due to the highlighted issues (e.g. over allocated resources, conflicts of tasks, critical path).
Figure 2: Effective Project Management Cycle
Plan
Track and Communicate
update
Effective Project
Management

In order to use the software effectively it is essential for users to be aware of project management
tools, scope management and to have a thorough knowledge of how to construct a well-organised
work breakdown structure. Without the knowledge of essential concepts and techniques; the user
would have an unsuccessful and confusing experience which can be viewed as a disadvantage to the
software (Happy, 2010, p. 7). If the user is knowledgeable; it can be an incredibly useful tool for both
the PM and their organisation. The user is required to submit an array of information for the full
benefits to be realised. A step by step approach is given in the Project Management Journal; this
states several processes within the planning stage of a project that could be utilised within the
software. These processes and their required inputs and outputs are shown below (Dash, 2013, pp.
2-3).

Processes Input Output
Plan Schedule
Management
Project Management plan
Project Charter
Schedule Management Plan
Define Activities Schedule Management Plan
Scope Baseline
Activity List
Activity Attributes
Milestone List
Sequence Activities Schedule Management Plan
Project Scope Statement
Activity List
Activity Attributes
Milestone List
Project Schedule Network
Diagrams
Estimate Activity
Resources
Schedule Management Plan
Activity List
Activity Attributes
Resource Calendars
Activity Resource
Requirements
Resource Breakdown Structure
Estimate Activity
Durations
Schedule Management Plan
Project Scope Statement
Activity List
Activity Attributes
Activity Resource Requirements
Resource Breakdown Structure
Resource Calendars
Activity Duration Estimates
Develop Schedule Schedule Management Plan
Project Schedule Network
Diagram
Activity Lists
Activity Attribute
Activity Resource Requirements
Resource Calendars
Activity Duration Estimates
Project Scope Statement
Resource Breakdown Structure
Project Staff Assignment
Schedule Baseline
Project Schedule
Schedule Data
Project Calendars
Project Management Plan
Updates
Control Schedule Project Management Plan
Project Schedule
Work Performance Data
Project Calendars
Schedule Data
Work Performance
Information
Schedule Forecasts
Project Management Plan
Updates

MPS also provides the ability to display information in a variety of ways to provide a clear
understanding; different methods can be selected based on the user’s preferences. For example;
Gantt charts can be useful during construction projects as they provide a clear and easy to read
graph for users and provides information of how the project is progressing – great for construction
workers as technical skills and project management terms are not required to interpret graphs (Fish,
2011). Gantt charts allow milestones of 0 durations to be represented as diamonds; highlighting the
milestones when they are reached on the project. Any dependencies can be shown between the
activities or tasks (finish-to-start/start-to-start). MPS also provides the concept of a base calendar.
This has three options which allows for a standard calendar, 24 hour calendar or a night shift
calendar to be used in representing the timeline of project. This allows the software to be used for a
variety of projects and all documents formed to fully represent the project such as roadworks
completed nightly. (Dash, 2013, p. 8). This gives PMs the flexibility to rely on the software and invest
their own time in learning how to use the software as they will be able to adapt it to represent each
and every project they work on.

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 Develop a research paper that identifies a specific Department of Homeland Security (DHS) operating agency. Fully describe 1 DHS operating agency from the following list: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security (CISA) U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) U.S. Secret Service (USSS) Transportation Security Administration (TSA) The information must include a discussion of the selected DHS agency. Identify the agency’s mission, goals, objectives, and metrics. Conduct an analysis of how these mission areas address the threats or challenges. Recommend agency program priorities among the current set of goals, objectives, metrics, or budget items. Justification of all choices is an essential element of this assignment. Reference all source material and citations using APA format. WE OFF...