BSCI 4610 Test 1 - Scheduling
Planning
Scheduling
Executing - Answer- What are the overall goals of a typical construction Project?
Difference between planning and scheduling - Answer- -Planning Identifies activities
-Scheduling determines logic and duration for those activities
Reaso...
BSCI 4610 Test 1 - Scheduling
Planning
Scheduling
Executing - Answer- What are the overall goals of a typical construction Project?
Difference between planning and scheduling - Answer- -Planning Identifies activities
-Scheduling determines logic and duration for those activities
Reasons to Schedule - Answer- Coordinate and Communicate Expectations
Incorporate Key Procurement Issues
Track Progress
Forecasting - Time and Labor
Historical Data - For Current Projects/Future Projects
Terms on a Schedule - Answer- WBS (Work Breakdown Structure)
- Can have Sub WBS's (not required though)
Activities
Columns on a Schedule - Answer- Activity ID
Activity Description
Original Duration
Remaining Duration
Total Float
% Complete
Start Date
Finish Date
Items on a Gant Chart - Answer- WBS
Sub WBS
Logic Line
Activity Description
Data Date
Bar Length (Duration - in WORKING DAYS)
Finish to Start - Answer- Activity "B" can't begin until Activity "A" is completed
Start to Start - Answer- Activity "A" and Activity "B" begin on the same day. The
durations DO NOT need to be the same.
Finish to Finish - Answer- Activity "A" and Activity "B" finish on the same day.
Start to Finish - Answer- Activity "B" can't finish until Activity "A" has started. Activity
"A" is often a Milestone or "Level of Effort"
Lag - Answer- A delay to an activity beginning
Example of Lag - Answer- Activity A: Paint Final Coat
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