Constructing a Project Plan

Before starting to work on a project, it is good to have a plan. A well-planned project

is likely to be a success. Planning saves money, time, effort and materials. Above all, you
will feel proud that you are able to produce something useful and beautiful with your own
hands.

Project planning is done before starting your project to avoid waste of time,
materials, money, and effort if mistakes are committed.

Following are the parts of project plan:

1. Name of the Project – This identifies the project you have chosen to make
.
2. Objective – It tells why you will make the project or what you decide to make the
project.

3. Bill of Materials – This refers to the list of materials needed and their descriptions,
measurement, quantity and the total cost of the project.

4. Tools and Equipment – It is important to know what tools and equipment are
appropriate in making your project.

5. Working Drawing – This is the picture of the project when finished. It shows through
isometric or orthographic drawing the model of the project you are making.

Orthographic drawing is a way of representing the desired shape of an object in two or

more views or planes such as top, front and side views. The top view shows the shape,
weight, and depth as seen from the top. The front view shows all the parts of an object as
seen in front. The side view shows all the parts as seen from the side. Orthographic
drawing has standard or basic measures followed when making a project using the metric
system.
 In isometric drawing, the object is represented by three sides as seen at one time. It is
done at a 30degree angle. A 30 x 60 measure is used to show the accuracy of the drawing
based on set standards. Isometric drawing can be done by free drawing the entire picture or
shape of the project.

Perspective drawing is another kind of illustration similar to isometric drawing. The

shape is big in front and grows smaller towards the end. It has two or more points that serve
as guide in drawing each part of the object. It is easy to use in making sketches. Architects
use it to illustrate the entire house or building as planned

6. Procedure – This consists of the steps to follow when doing the project. It tests your
ability to follow directions.

7. Evaluation – To find out how well the project has been made based on the set
standards, this is evaluated using scorecards, product scales or rubrics.