Introduction to Project Management

Team Project 2013

The client (instructor) requires the planning and
construction of a model bridge.
Client Specifications:
1. Length: minimum 70cm long to be able to be
supported over 60 cm span.
2. Width : The outside width should not exceed 15
cm. A minimum interior width of 12 cm is required.
3. Height: The maximum height should be less than
30 cm. It is measured from the very top to the very
bottom. A clear height of 10 cm is needed from the
bottom of the beam to the floor of the bridge.
4. The bridge needs to support a 2 kg weight at its
center
Materials:
The team can select the materials to be used. Paper
or plastic glue can be used. Super glue is not
allowed.
Cost:
The team is expected to prepare a budget before
construction for the Clients approval.
1. Materials
2. Tools
The client has allocated CZK 500 with 10%
contingency.

Design:
The client is leaving the design of the bridge to the
team. The team is expected to undertake research of
bridge designs. The client requires a simple sketch of
the bridge to be submitted prior to construction
starting.
Team:
Each team is expected to consist of 4/5 people. Each
team member should be allocated a role and
responsibilities using a RACI chart. Some roles to be
considered are:
Project Manager
Design Engineer
Purchasing Manager
Construction Engineer
Architect
Accountant
Key Documents: (To pass each gate)
Initiation
o Project Charter
Planning
o Project Plan
Project Budget
Project Schedule
Project Scope (WBS)
Risk Plan
Communication Plan
Roles and Responsibilities (RACI)

 Execution
o Status reports
Schedule progress (comparison with
planned schedule)
Quality issues
Risk issues
Close out
o Quality Test
o Client Signof
o Financial closure
o Lessons learnt