Create a Work Breakout Structure (WBS) for your project using Microsoft Excel. As an industry best practice, many project managers will build their WBS using MS Excel to provide a more simplistic view and analysis of the project’s work categories and the “Work Packages.” Once the WBS is approved, the project manager will import the data into the preferred corporate PM Tool. Examples of industry-leading tools include MS Project, Primavera, Clarity, TeamGantt, Monday.com, etc. For unit 4, you are ONLY required to submit your WBS in MS Excel.
Work Breakdown Structure Overview
The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is a view into the project which shows what work the project encompasses. It is a tool that helps to easily communicate the work and processes involved to execute the project. The Project Manager and project team use the WBS to develop the project schedule, resource requirements, and costs.
Levels of the Work Breakdown Structure
Level 0 = Project deliverable Overall project to be delivered.
Level 1 = Key Deliverables Deliverables required for the success of the project based on the scope.
Level 2 = Sub-deliverables Sub-deliverables are the components that make up the key deliverables. Sub-deliverables require that the work package get completed. Sometimes, the work package is established at this level.
Level 3 = Work Package The task level of the WBS where cost and resources and be assigned. Task must begin with a verb. The Work Package rolls up to the sub-deliverables.
WBS Example
This is an excerpt from the detailed WBS created in MS Excel.
Isley’s Recording Studio Example [PDF]
Assignment Resource(s)
Microsoft Excel (Links to an external site.)- https://www.ablebits.com/office-addins-blog/2014/0..
Assignment 2
Write an Essay that exceeds 500 words following the APA 6th edition on the network diagram and its benefit to the project. Address the following:
What is the Network Diagram?
Describe the “Activity on Node” and “Activity on Arrow” diagram.
What is an early and late start, early and late finish?
Describe forward and backward pass.
What is slack or float?
Explain the critical path.
Please use a minimum of 2 references excluding the textbook. The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) is a good source for this assignment (Herzing 24/7 books).
WBS Number
Level 0
1
Isley’s Recording Studio
1.1
1.1.1
1.1.1.1
1.1.1.2
1.1.2
1.1.2.1
1.1.2.2
1.1.2.3
1.1.2.4
1.1.2.5
1.1.2.6
1.1.3
1.1.3.1
1.1.3.2
1.1.3.3
1.1.3.4
1.1.3.5
1.2
1.2.1
1.2.1.1
1.2.1.2
1.2.1.3
1.2.2
1.2.2.1
1.2.2.2
1.2.2.3
1.2.3
1.2.3.1
1.2.3.2
1.2.3.3
1.2.4
1.2.4.1
1.2.4.2
1.3
1.3.1
1.3.1.1
1.3.1.2
1.3.1.3
1.3.1.4
1.3.1.5
1.3.2
1.3.2.1
1.3.2.2
1.3.2.3
1.3.2.4
1.3.2.5
1.3.3
1.3.3.1
1.3.3.2
1.3.3.3
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
General Administration
Permits
Obtain Business License
Obtain Building Permits
Building Architecture
Interview Architectual Firms
Hire Architectual Firm
Receive draft design
Review draft design
Review final design
Building design is complete
General Contractor
Submit RFP for Bidding
Receive Final Proposals
Score Proposals
Hire the GC Firm
GC Confirms and hires sub-contractors
Equipment
Audio Board with S/W
Research Audio Boards
Test Audio Board
Decide and purchase Audio Board
Mic’s and Mic stands
Research Mic’s and stands
Test Mic’s
Decide and purchase Mic’s and mike stands
Recording devices
Research Recording Devices
Test Recording Devices
Decide and purchase recording devices
Funiture
Purchase cabinetry for audio board and recording devices
Purchase Chairs and Couches
Construction
Electrical
Run all electrical wiring
Install light switches, wall sockets
Test all outlets
Inspect to confirm electrical meets code
Electrical approved
Plumbing
Run all water piping
Install Showers, Sinks, Toilets.
Test for leaks
Inspect to confirm plumbing meets code
Plumbing approved
Dry Walling
Install Dry Wall
Sand and apply second application of dry wall compound
Sand and wash walls
1.3.3.4
1.3.3.5
1.3.4
1.3.4.1
1.3.4.2
1.3.4.3
1.3.4.4
1.3.5
1.3.5.1
1.3.5.2
1.3.5.3
1.3.5.4
1.3.5.5
1.4
1.4.1
1.4.1.1
1.4.1.2
1.4.1.3
1.4.2
1.4.2.1
1.4.2.2
1.4.2.3
1.4.2.4
1.5
1.5.1
1.5.2
1.5.3
1.5.4
1.5.5
Conduct final inspection of dry wall installation
Dry Walling Approved
Flooring
Prepare floors for installation
Install flooring
Conduct final inspection of flooring installation
Flooring approved
Painting
Prepare walls and base boards for painting
Apply primer paint
Apply 2 coats of eggshell latex paint
Conduct final inspection of painting
Painting approved
Funiture and Equipment Installation
Funiture
Install all cabinetry in both studios
Run wiring to both studios
Apply sound proofing to recording chambers
Audio boards, recording devices and mic’s
Install and connect all audio equipment
Test all funtionality
Conduct final inspection of the studio
Studio is ready for operation
Project Closeout
Confirm GC has paid all subcontractors
Confirm all necessary paperwork is filed with the city and state
Conduct lessons learned sessions with the team
Throw a party like it’s 1999!!!
PROJECT COMPLETE!!
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