Download - Chapter 6. Terminology AOA and AON diagrams Determining Project Duration, Critical Path Special
Chapter 6
• Terminology• AOA and AON diagrams• Determining Project Duration, Critical Path• Special
• Activity: an element of the project that requires time.
• Merge Activity: an activity that has two or more preceding activities on which it depends.
• Parallel (Concurrent) Activities: Activities that can occur independently and, if desired, not at the same time.
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• Path: a sequence of connected, dependent activities.
• Critical path: the longest path through the activity network that allows for the completion of all project-related activities;
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• Slack (or Float)– The amount of time an activity can be delayed
after the start of a longer parallel activity or activities.
• Total slack– The amount of time an activity can be delayed
without delaying the entire project.
Activity Activity RelationshipsRelationships
Activity RelationshipActivity Relationship
AOA AON
Activity Activity RelationshipsRelationships
S precedes T, which precedes U.S precedes T, which precedes U.
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Activity Activity RelationshipsRelationships
S and T must be completed before U can be started.S and T must be completed before U can be started.
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Activity Activity RelationshipsRelationships
T and U cannot begin until S has been completed.T and U cannot begin until S has been completed.
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Activity Activity RelationshipsRelationships
U and V cannot begin until both S and T have been completed. U and V cannot begin until both S and T have been completed.
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U cannot begin until both S and T have been completed; V cannot U cannot begin until both S and T have been completed; V cannot begin until T has been completed.begin until T has been completed.
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St. Adolf’s HospitalSt. Adolf’s Hospital
ImmediateImmediateActivityActivity DescriptionDescription Predecessor(s)Predecessor(s) ResponsibilityResponsibility
AASelect administrative and medical staff.Select administrative and medical staff.BBSelect site and do site survey.Select site and do site survey.CCSelect equipment.Select equipment.DDPrepare final construction plans and layout.Prepare final construction plans and layout.EEBring utilities to the site.Bring utilities to the site.FFInterview applicants and fill positions inInterview applicants and fill positions in
nursing, support staff, maintenance, nursing, support staff, maintenance, and security.and security.
GGPurchase and take delivery of equipment.Purchase and take delivery of equipment.HHConstruct the hospital.Construct the hospital.IIDevelop an information system.Develop an information system.JJInstall the equipment.Install the equipment.KKTrain nurses and support staff.Train nurses and support staff.
St. Adolf’s HospitalSt. Adolf’s Hospital
ImmediateImmediateActivityActivity DescriptionDescription Predecessor(s)Predecessor(s) ResponsibilityResponsibility
AASelect administrative and medical staff.Select administrative and medical staff. ——JohnsonJohnsonBBSelect site and do site survey.Select site and do site survey. —— TaylorTaylorCCSelect equipment.Select equipment. AA AdamsAdamsDDPrepare final construction plans and layout.Prepare final construction plans and layout. BB TaylorTaylorEEBring utilities to the site.Bring utilities to the site. BB BurtonBurtonFFInterview applicants and fill positions inInterview applicants and fill positions in AAJohnsonJohnson
nursing, support staff, maintenance, nursing, support staff, maintenance, and security.and security.
GGPurchase and take delivery of equipment.Purchase and take delivery of equipment. CC AdamsAdamsHHConstruct the hospital.Construct the hospital. DD TaylorTaylorIIDevelop an information system.Develop an information system. AASimmonsSimmonsJJInstall the equipment.Install the equipment. E,G,HE,G,H AdamsAdamsKKTrain nurses and support staff.Train nurses and support staff. F,I,JF,I,JJohnsonJohnson
ImmediateImmediateActivityActivity DescriptionDescription Predecessor(s)Predecessor(s) ResponsibilityResponsibility
AASelect administrative and medical staff.Select administrative and medical staff. ——JohnsonJohnsonBBSelect site and do site survey.Select site and do site survey. —— TaylorTaylorCCSelect equipment.Select equipment. AA AdamsAdamsDDPrepare final construction plans and layout.Prepare final construction plans and layout. BB TaylorTaylorEEBring utilities to the site.Bring utilities to the site. BB BurtonBurtonFFInterview applicants and fill positions inInterview applicants and fill positions in AAJohnsonJohnson
nursing, support staff, maintenance, nursing, support staff, maintenance, and security.and security.
GGPurchase and take delivery of equipment.Purchase and take delivery of equipment. CC AdamsAdamsHHConstruct the hospital.Construct the hospital. DD TaylorTaylorIIDevelop an information system.Develop an information system. AASimmonsSimmonsJJInstall the equipment.Install the equipment. E,G,HE,G,H AdamsAdamsKKTrain nurses and support staff.Train nurses and support staff. F,I,JF,I,JJohnsonJohnson
St. Adolf’s HospitalSt. Adolf’s Hospital
Example 8.1Example 8.1
ImmediateImmediateActivityActivity DescriptionDescription Predecessor(s)Predecessor(s) ResponsibilityResponsibility
AASelect administrative and medical staff.Select administrative and medical staff. ——JohnsonJohnsonBBSelect site and do site survey.Select site and do site survey. —— TaylorTaylorCCSelect equipment.Select equipment. AA AdamsAdamsDDPrepare final construction plans and layout.Prepare final construction plans and layout. BB TaylorTaylorEEBring utilities to the site.Bring utilities to the site. BB BurtonBurtonFFInterview applicants and fill positions inInterview applicants and fill positions in AAJohnsonJohnson
nursing, support staff, maintenance, nursing, support staff, maintenance, and security.and security.
GGPurchase and take delivery of equipment.Purchase and take delivery of equipment. CC AdamsAdamsHHConstruct the hospital.Construct the hospital. DD TaylorTaylorIIDevelop an information system.Develop an information system. AASimmonsSimmonsJJInstall the equipment.Install the equipment. E,G,HE,G,H AdamsAdamsKKTrain nurses and support staff.Train nurses and support staff. F,I,JF,I,JJohnsonJohnson
St. Adolf’s HospitalSt. Adolf’s Hospital
Example 8.1Example 8.1
ImmediateImmediateActivityActivity DescriptionDescription Predecessor(s)Predecessor(s) ResponsibilityResponsibility
AASelect administrative and medical staff.Select administrative and medical staff. ——JohnsonJohnsonBBSelect site and do site survey.Select site and do site survey. —— TaylorTaylorCCSelect equipment.Select equipment. AA AdamsAdamsDDPrepare final construction plans and layout.Prepare final construction plans and layout. BB TaylorTaylorEEBring utilities to the site.Bring utilities to the site. BB BurtonBurtonFFInterview applicants and fill positions inInterview applicants and fill positions in AAJohnsonJohnson
nursing, support staff, maintenance, nursing, support staff, maintenance, and security.and security.
GGPurchase and take delivery of equipment.Purchase and take delivery of equipment. CC AdamsAdamsHHConstruct the hospital.Construct the hospital. DD TaylorTaylorIIDevelop an information system.Develop an information system. AASimmonsSimmonsJJInstall the equipment.Install the equipment. E,G,HE,G,H AdamsAdamsKKTrain nurses and support staff.Train nurses and support staff. F,I,JF,I,JJohnsonJohnson
St. Adolf’s HospitalSt. Adolf’s Hospital
Example 8.1Example 8.1
ImmediateImmediateActivityActivity DescriptionDescription Predecessor(s)Predecessor(s) ResponsibilityResponsibility
AASelect administrative and medical staff.Select administrative and medical staff. ——JohnsonJohnsonBBSelect site and do site survey.Select site and do site survey. —— TaylorTaylorCCSelect equipment.Select equipment. AA AdamsAdamsDDPrepare final construction plans and layout.Prepare final construction plans and layout. BB TaylorTaylorEEBring utilities to the site.Bring utilities to the site. BB BurtonBurtonFFInterview applicants and fill positions inInterview applicants and fill positions in AAJohnsonJohnson
nursing, support staff, maintenance, nursing, support staff, maintenance, and security.and security.
GGPurchase and take delivery of equipment.Purchase and take delivery of equipment. CC AdamsAdamsHHConstruct the hospital.Construct the hospital. DD TaylorTaylorIIDevelop an information system.Develop an information system. AASimmonsSimmonsJJInstall the equipment.Install the equipment. E,G,HE,G,H AdamsAdamsKKTrain nurses and support staff.Train nurses and support staff. F,I,JF,I,JJohnsonJohnson
St. Adolf’s HospitalSt. Adolf’s Hospital
Example 8.1Example 8.1
ImmediateImmediateActivityActivity DescriptionDescription Predecessor(s)Predecessor(s) ResponsibilityResponsibility
AASelect administrative and medical staff.Select administrative and medical staff. ——JohnsonJohnsonBBSelect site and do site survey.Select site and do site survey. —— TaylorTaylorCCSelect equipment.Select equipment. AA AdamsAdamsDDPrepare final construction plans and layout.Prepare final construction plans and layout. BB TaylorTaylorEEBring utilities to the site.Bring utilities to the site. BB BurtonBurtonFFInterview applicants and fill positions inInterview applicants and fill positions in AAJohnsonJohnson
nursing, support staff, maintenance, nursing, support staff, maintenance, and security.and security.
GGPurchase and take delivery of equipment.Purchase and take delivery of equipment. CC AdamsAdamsHHConstruct the hospital.Construct the hospital. DD TaylorTaylorIIDevelop an information system.Develop an information system. AASimmonsSimmonsJJInstall the equipment.Install the equipment. E,G,HE,G,H AdamsAdamsKKTrain nurses and support staff.Train nurses and support staff. F,I,JF,I,JJohnsonJohnson
St. Adolf’s HospitalSt. Adolf’s Hospital
Example 8.1Example 8.1
ImmediateImmediateActivityActivity DescriptionDescription Predecessor(s)Predecessor(s) ResponsibilityResponsibility
AASelect administrative and medical staff.Select administrative and medical staff. ——JohnsonJohnsonBBSelect site and do site survey.Select site and do site survey. —— TaylorTaylorCCSelect equipment.Select equipment. AA AdamsAdamsDDPrepare final construction plans and layout.Prepare final construction plans and layout. BB TaylorTaylorEEBring utilities to the site.Bring utilities to the site. BB BurtonBurtonFFInterview applicants and fill positions inInterview applicants and fill positions in AAJohnsonJohnson
nursing, support staff, maintenance, nursing, support staff, maintenance, and security.and security.
GGPurchase and take delivery of equipment.Purchase and take delivery of equipment. CC AdamsAdamsHHConstruct the hospital.Construct the hospital. DD TaylorTaylorIIDevelop an information system.Develop an information system. AASimmonsSimmonsJJInstall the equipment.Install the equipment. E,G,HE,G,H AdamsAdamsKKTrain nurses and support staff.Train nurses and support staff. F,I,JF,I,JJohnsonJohnson
St. Adolf’s HospitalSt. Adolf’s Hospital
Example 8.1Example 8.1
ImmediateImmediateActivityActivity DescriptionDescription Predecessor(s)Predecessor(s) ResponsibilityResponsibility
AASelect administrative and medical staff.Select administrative and medical staff. ——JohnsonJohnsonBBSelect site and do site survey.Select site and do site survey. —— TaylorTaylorCCSelect equipment.Select equipment. AA AdamsAdamsDDPrepare final construction plans and layout.Prepare final construction plans and layout. BB TaylorTaylorEEBring utilities to the site.Bring utilities to the site. BB BurtonBurtonFFInterview applicants and fill positions inInterview applicants and fill positions in AAJohnsonJohnson
nursing, support staff, maintenance, nursing, support staff, maintenance, and security.and security.
GGPurchase and take delivery of equipment.Purchase and take delivery of equipment. CC AdamsAdamsHHConstruct the hospital.Construct the hospital. DD TaylorTaylorIIDevelop an information system.Develop an information system. AASimmonsSimmonsJJInstall the equipment.Install the equipment. E,G,HE,G,H AdamsAdamsKKTrain nurses and support staff.Train nurses and support staff. F,I,JF,I,JJohnsonJohnson
St. Adolf’s HospitalSt. Adolf’s Hospital
Example 8.1Example 8.1
ImmediateImmediateActivityActivity DescriptionDescription Predecessor(s)Predecessor(s) ResponsibilityResponsibility
AASelect administrative and medical staff.Select administrative and medical staff. ——JohnsonJohnsonBBSelect site and do site survey.Select site and do site survey. —— TaylorTaylorCCSelect equipment.Select equipment. AA AdamsAdamsDDPrepare final construction plans and layout.Prepare final construction plans and layout. BB TaylorTaylorEEBring utilities to the site.Bring utilities to the site. BB BurtonBurtonFFInterview applicants and fill positions inInterview applicants and fill positions in AAJohnsonJohnson
nursing, support staff, maintenance, nursing, support staff, maintenance, and security.and security.
GGPurchase and take delivery of equipment.Purchase and take delivery of equipment. CC AdamsAdamsHHConstruct the hospital.Construct the hospital. DD TaylorTaylorIIDevelop an information system.Develop an information system. AASimmonsSimmonsJJInstall the equipment.Install the equipment. E,G,HE,G,H AdamsAdamsKKTrain nurses and support staff.Train nurses and support staff. F,I,JF,I,JJohnsonJohnson
St. Adolf’s HospitalSt. Adolf’s Hospital
Example 8.1Example 8.1
ImmediateImmediateActivityActivity DescriptionDescription Predecessor(s)Predecessor(s) ResponsibilityResponsibility
AASelect administrative and medical staff.Select administrative and medical staff. ——JohnsonJohnsonBBSelect site and do site survey.Select site and do site survey. —— TaylorTaylorCCSelect equipment.Select equipment. AA AdamsAdamsDDPrepare final construction plans and layout.Prepare final construction plans and layout. BB TaylorTaylorEEBring utilities to the site.Bring utilities to the site. BB BurtonBurtonFFInterview applicants and fill positions inInterview applicants and fill positions in AAJohnsonJohnson
nursing, support staff, maintenance, nursing, support staff, maintenance, and security.and security.
GGPurchase and take delivery of equipment.Purchase and take delivery of equipment. CC AdamsAdamsHHConstruct the hospital.Construct the hospital. DD TaylorTaylorIIDevelop an information system.Develop an information system. AASimmonsSimmonsJJInstall the equipment.Install the equipment. E,G,HE,G,H AdamsAdamsKKTrain nurses and support staff.Train nurses and support staff. F,I,JF,I,JJohnsonJohnson
St. Adolf’s HospitalSt. Adolf’s Hospital
Example 8.1Example 8.1
ImmediateImmediateActivityActivity DescriptionDescription Predecessor(s)Predecessor(s) ResponsibilityResponsibility
AASelect administrative and medical staff.Select administrative and medical staff. ——JohnsonJohnsonBBSelect site and do site survey.Select site and do site survey. —— TaylorTaylorCCSelect equipment.Select equipment. AA AdamsAdamsDDPrepare final construction plans and layout.Prepare final construction plans and layout. BB TaylorTaylorEEBring utilities to the site.Bring utilities to the site. BB BurtonBurtonFFInterview applicants and fill positions inInterview applicants and fill positions in AAJohnsonJohnson
nursing, support staff, maintenance, nursing, support staff, maintenance, and security.and security.
GGPurchase and take delivery of equipment.Purchase and take delivery of equipment. CC AdamsAdamsHHConstruct the hospital.Construct the hospital. DD TaylorTaylorIIDevelop an information system.Develop an information system. AASimmonsSimmonsJJInstall the equipment.Install the equipment. E,G,HE,G,H AdamsAdamsKKTrain nurses and support staff.Train nurses and support staff. F,I,JF,I,JJohnsonJohnson
St. Adolf’s HospitalSt. Adolf’s Hospital
Example 8.1Example 8.1
ImmediateImmediateActivityActivity DescriptionDescription Predecessor(s)Predecessor(s) ResponsibilityResponsibility
AASelect administrative and medical staff.Select administrative and medical staff. ——JohnsonJohnsonBBSelect site and do site survey.Select site and do site survey. —— TaylorTaylorCCSelect equipment.Select equipment. AA AdamsAdamsDDPrepare final construction plans and layout.Prepare final construction plans and layout. BB TaylorTaylorEEBring utilities to the site.Bring utilities to the site. BB BurtonBurtonFFInterview applicants and fill positions inInterview applicants and fill positions in AAJohnsonJohnson
nursing, support staff, maintenance, nursing, support staff, maintenance, and security.and security.
GGPurchase and take delivery of equipment.Purchase and take delivery of equipment. CC AdamsAdamsHHConstruct the hospital.Construct the hospital. DD TaylorTaylorIIDevelop an information system.Develop an information system. AASimmonsSimmonsJJInstall the equipment.Install the equipment. E,G,HE,G,H AdamsAdamsKKTrain nurses and support staff.Train nurses and support staff. F,I,JF,I,JJohnsonJohnson
St. Adolf’s HospitalSt. Adolf’s Hospital
Example 8.1Example 8.1
ImmediateImmediateActivityActivity DescriptionDescription Predecessor(s)Predecessor(s) ResponsibilityResponsibility
AASelect administrative and medical staff.Select administrative and medical staff. ——JohnsonJohnsonBBSelect site and do site survey.Select site and do site survey. —— TaylorTaylorCCSelect equipment.Select equipment. AA AdamsAdamsDDPrepare final construction plans and layout.Prepare final construction plans and layout. BB TaylorTaylorEEBring utilities to the site.Bring utilities to the site. BB BurtonBurtonFFInterview applicants and fill positions inInterview applicants and fill positions in AAJohnsonJohnson
nursing, support staff, maintenance, nursing, support staff, maintenance, and security.and security.
GGPurchase and take delivery of equipment.Purchase and take delivery of equipment. CC AdamsAdamsHHConstruct the hospital.Construct the hospital. DD TaylorTaylorIIDevelop an information system.Develop an information system. AASimmonsSimmonsJJInstall the equipment.Install the equipment. E,G,HE,G,H AdamsAdamsKKTrain nurses and support staff.Train nurses and support staff. F,I,JF,I,JJohnsonJohnson
St. Adolf’s HospitalSt. Adolf’s Hospital
Example 8.1Example 8.1
ImmediateImmediateActivityActivity DescriptionDescription Predecessor(s)Predecessor(s) ResponsibilityResponsibility
AASelect administrative and medical staff.Select administrative and medical staff. ——JohnsonJohnsonBBSelect site and do site survey.Select site and do site survey. —— TaylorTaylorCCSelect equipment.Select equipment. AA AdamsAdamsDDPrepare final construction plans and layout.Prepare final construction plans and layout. BB TaylorTaylorEEBring utilities to the site.Bring utilities to the site. BB BurtonBurtonFFInterview applicants and fill positions inInterview applicants and fill positions in AAJohnsonJohnson
nursing, support staff, maintenance, nursing, support staff, maintenance, and security.and security.
GGPurchase and take delivery of equipment.Purchase and take delivery of equipment. CC AdamsAdamsHHConstruct the hospital.Construct the hospital. DD TaylorTaylorIIDevelop an information system.Develop an information system. AASimmonsSimmonsJJInstall the equipment.Install the equipment. E,G,HE,G,H AdamsAdamsKKTrain nurses and support staff.Train nurses and support staff. F,I,JF,I,JJohnsonJohnson
St. Adolf’s HospitalSt. Adolf’s Hospital
Example 8.1Example 8.1
ImmediateImmediateActivityActivity DescriptionDescription Predecessor(s)Predecessor(s) ResponsibilityResponsibility
AASelect administrative and medical staff.Select administrative and medical staff. ——JohnsonJohnsonBBSelect site and do site survey.Select site and do site survey. —— TaylorTaylorCCSelect equipment.Select equipment. AA AdamsAdamsDDPrepare final construction plans and layout.Prepare final construction plans and layout. BB TaylorTaylorEEBring utilities to the site.Bring utilities to the site. BB BurtonBurtonFFInterview applicants and fill positions inInterview applicants and fill positions in AAJohnsonJohnson
nursing, support staff, maintenance, nursing, support staff, maintenance, and security.and security.
GGPurchase and take delivery of equipment.Purchase and take delivery of equipment. CC AdamsAdamsHHConstruct the hospital.Construct the hospital. DD TaylorTaylorIIDevelop an information system.Develop an information system. AASimmonsSimmonsJJInstall the equipment.Install the equipment. E,G,HE,G,H AdamsAdamsKKTrain nurses and support staff.Train nurses and support staff. F,I,JF,I,JJohnsonJohnson
St. Adolf’s HospitalSt. Adolf’s Hospital
Example 8.1Example 8.1
ImmediateImmediateActivityActivity DescriptionDescription Predecessor(s)Predecessor(s) ResponsibilityResponsibility
AASelect administrative and medical staff.Select administrative and medical staff. ——JohnsonJohnsonBBSelect site and do site survey.Select site and do site survey. —— TaylorTaylorCCSelect equipment.Select equipment. AA AdamsAdamsDDPrepare final construction plans and layout.Prepare final construction plans and layout. BB TaylorTaylorEEBring utilities to the site.Bring utilities to the site. BB BurtonBurtonFFInterview applicants and fill positions inInterview applicants and fill positions in AAJohnsonJohnson
nursing, support staff, maintenance, nursing, support staff, maintenance, and security.and security.
GGPurchase and take delivery of equipment.Purchase and take delivery of equipment. CC AdamsAdamsHHConstruct the hospital.Construct the hospital. DD TaylorTaylorIIDevelop an information system.Develop an information system. AASimmonsSimmonsJJInstall the equipment.Install the equipment. E,G,HE,G,H AdamsAdamsKKTrain nurses and support staff.Train nurses and support staff. F,I,JF,I,JJohnsonJohnson
St. Adolf’s HospitalSt. Adolf’s Hospital
Example 8.1Example 8.1
ImmediateImmediateActivityActivity DescriptionDescription Predecessor(s)Predecessor(s) ResponsibilityResponsibility
AASelect administrative and medical staff.Select administrative and medical staff. ——JohnsonJohnsonBBSelect site and do site survey.Select site and do site survey. —— TaylorTaylorCCSelect equipment.Select equipment. AA AdamsAdamsDDPrepare final construction plans and layout.Prepare final construction plans and layout. BB TaylorTaylorEEBring utilities to the site.Bring utilities to the site. BB BurtonBurtonFFInterview applicants and fill positions inInterview applicants and fill positions in AAJohnsonJohnson
nursing, support staff, maintenance, nursing, support staff, maintenance, and security.and security.
GGPurchase and take delivery of equipment.Purchase and take delivery of equipment. CC AdamsAdamsHHConstruct the hospital.Construct the hospital. DD TaylorTaylorIIDevelop an information system.Develop an information system. AASimmonsSimmonsJJInstall the equipment.Install the equipment. E,G,HE,G,H AdamsAdamsKKTrain nurses and support staff.Train nurses and support staff. F,I,JF,I,JJohnsonJohnson
St. Adolf’s HospitalSt. Adolf’s Hospital
Example 8.1Example 8.1
ImmediateImmediateActivityActivity DescriptionDescription Predecessor(s)Predecessor(s) ResponsibilityResponsibility
AASelect administrative and medical staff.Select administrative and medical staff. ——JohnsonJohnsonBBSelect site and do site survey.Select site and do site survey. —— TaylorTaylorCCSelect equipment.Select equipment. AA AdamsAdamsDDPrepare final construction plans and layout.Prepare final construction plans and layout. BB TaylorTaylorEEBring utilities to the site.Bring utilities to the site. BB BurtonBurtonFFInterview applicants and fill positions inInterview applicants and fill positions in AAJohnsonJohnson
nursing, support staff, maintenance, nursing, support staff, maintenance, and security.and security.
GGPurchase and take delivery of equipment.Purchase and take delivery of equipment. CC AdamsAdamsHHConstruct the hospital.Construct the hospital. DD TaylorTaylorIIDevelop an information system.Develop an information system. AASimmonsSimmonsJJInstall the equipment.Install the equipment. E,G,HE,G,H AdamsAdamsKKTrain nurses and support staff.Train nurses and support staff. F,I,JF,I,JJohnsonJohnson
St. Adolf’s HospitalSt. Adolf’s Hospital
Example 8.1Example 8.1
ImmediateImmediateActivityActivity DescriptionDescription Predecessor(s)Predecessor(s) ResponsibilityResponsibility
AASelect administrative and medical staff.Select administrative and medical staff. ——JohnsonJohnsonBBSelect site and do site survey.Select site and do site survey. —— TaylorTaylorCCSelect equipment.Select equipment. AA AdamsAdamsDDPrepare final construction plans and layout.Prepare final construction plans and layout. BB TaylorTaylorEEBring utilities to the site.Bring utilities to the site. BB BurtonBurtonFFInterview applicants and fill positions inInterview applicants and fill positions in AAJohnsonJohnson
nursing, support staff, maintenance, nursing, support staff, maintenance, and security.and security.
GGPurchase and take delivery of equipment.Purchase and take delivery of equipment. CC AdamsAdamsHHConstruct the hospital.Construct the hospital. DD TaylorTaylorIIDevelop an information system.Develop an information system. AASimmonsSimmonsJJInstall the equipment.Install the equipment. E,G,HE,G,H AdamsAdamsKKTrain nurses and support staff.Train nurses and support staff. F,I,JF,I,JJohnsonJohnson
St. Adolf’s HospitalSt. Adolf’s Hospital
Example 8.1Example 8.1
ImmediateImmediateActivityActivity DescriptionDescription Predecessor(s)Predecessor(s) ResponsibilityResponsibility
AASelect administrative and medical staff.Select administrative and medical staff. ——JohnsonJohnsonBBSelect site and do site survey.Select site and do site survey. —— TaylorTaylorCCSelect equipment.Select equipment. AA AdamsAdamsDDPrepare final construction plans and layout.Prepare final construction plans and layout. BB TaylorTaylorEEBring utilities to the site.Bring utilities to the site. BB BurtonBurtonFFInterview applicants and fill positions inInterview applicants and fill positions in AAJohnsonJohnson
nursing, support staff, maintenance, nursing, support staff, maintenance, and security.and security.
GGPurchase and take delivery of equipment.Purchase and take delivery of equipment. CC AdamsAdamsHHConstruct the hospital.Construct the hospital. DD TaylorTaylorIIDevelop an information system.Develop an information system. AASimmonsSimmonsJJInstall the equipment.Install the equipment. E,G,HE,G,H AdamsAdamsKKTrain nurses and support staff.Train nurses and support staff. F,I,JF,I,JJohnsonJohnson
St. Adolf’s HospitalSt. Adolf’s Hospital
Example 8.1Example 8.1
ImmediateImmediateActivityActivity DescriptionDescription Predecessor(s)Predecessor(s) ResponsibilityResponsibility
AASelect administrative and medical staff.Select administrative and medical staff. ——JohnsonJohnsonBBSelect site and do site survey.Select site and do site survey. —— TaylorTaylorCCSelect equipment.Select equipment. AA AdamsAdamsDDPrepare final construction plans and layout.Prepare final construction plans and layout. BB TaylorTaylorEEBring utilities to the site.Bring utilities to the site. BB BurtonBurtonFFInterview applicants and fill positions inInterview applicants and fill positions in AAJohnsonJohnson
nursing, support staff, maintenance, nursing, support staff, maintenance, and security.and security.
GGPurchase and take delivery of equipment.Purchase and take delivery of equipment. CC AdamsAdamsHHConstruct the hospital.Construct the hospital. DD TaylorTaylorIIDevelop an information system.Develop an information system. AASimmonsSimmonsJJInstall the equipment.Install the equipment. E,G,HE,G,H AdamsAdamsKKTrain nurses and support staff.Train nurses and support staff. F,I,JF,I,JJohnsonJohnson
St. Adolf’s HospitalSt. Adolf’s Hospital
Example 8.1Example 8.1
ImmediateImmediateActivityActivity DescriptionDescription Predecessor(s)Predecessor(s) ResponsibilityResponsibility
AASelect administrative and medical staff.Select administrative and medical staff. ——JohnsonJohnsonBBSelect site and do site survey.Select site and do site survey. —— TaylorTaylorCCSelect equipment.Select equipment. AA AdamsAdamsDDPrepare final construction plans and layout.Prepare final construction plans and layout. BB TaylorTaylorEEBring utilities to the site.Bring utilities to the site. BB BurtonBurtonFFInterview applicants and fill positions inInterview applicants and fill positions in AAJohnsonJohnson
nursing, support staff, maintenance, nursing, support staff, maintenance, and security.and security.
GGPurchase and take delivery of equipment.Purchase and take delivery of equipment. CC AdamsAdamsHHConstruct the hospital.Construct the hospital. DD TaylorTaylorIIDevelop an information system.Develop an information system. AASimmonsSimmonsJJInstall the equipment.Install the equipment. E,G,HE,G,H AdamsAdamsKKTrain nurses and support staff.Train nurses and support staff. F,I,JF,I,JJohnsonJohnson
St. Adolf’s HospitalSt. Adolf’s Hospital
Example 8.1Example 8.1
St. Adolf’s HospitalSt. Adolf’s Hospital
Forward Forward Pass:Pass:Earliest Earliest StartStart&&Earliest Earliest FinishFinish
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FinishStart
• Laddering– Activities are broken into segments so the
following activity can begin sooner and not delay the work.
• Lags– The minimum amount of time a dependent
activity must be delayed to begin or end.
• Hammock