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University Program N322: Construction Planning and Scheduling Spring-2020 Question 1: Planning is mainly composed of four steps: the first step being constructing a WBS. Several methods are used as a unified method (ex: master format) for identifying activities. (ANSWER IN 1 PAGE MAX.) 1. Identify at least two methods used for universal WBS classification, 2. Compare between the two methods, identifying the pros and cons of each method, 3. Which method is better suited for the scope of planning and scheduling, state the reason?

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(1. The two methods used for WBs classification are: (i) Deliverable oriented WBS (ii) Process oriented WBS (21) comparision between above two methods and their pros and cons & (i) Deliverable oriented WBS (a) It is also known as Product orientea WBS. (b) It accompose the project scope into smaller and more manageable deliverable. If is a tangible component that needs to be delivered to complete the project. ca) In any construction projects, preliminary plans, bia aocuments and preconstruction mock ups are example of in tesim project a eliverables. Pros are :- <i) Easy monitoring of work (ii) Manages all types of risk ((15) Availability of training systems for better Work- cons are:- (i) Potential demarcation problems (1) Always requires active management of interfaces.

(ii) Process oriented WBS (a) It defines the project scope of work in terms of process steps. are WBS are (b) In process orientea WBS the WBS elements typically in the form of a verbo (c) The WBS elements in process oriented engineering, detail design, procurement, construction etc. (a) It also identify different work disciplines that are involved to work on various project deliverables. Pros are &- ů | progressive work management ii) planning evolution at every stages. cons are :- Increases work burdens on management and management functions like planning, monitoring etco (i) It (3.) The deliverable oriented WBS is better due to following reasons: breaks the project scope and task into smaller ones which can be easily managea - () It project is managed on large task than Ets completion time will be less efficiente (150) The breaking of task into smaller ones and setting priorities would be more manageable and less intimidating. more ana