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1 Managing Multiple Projects Managing Multiple Projects with Project Groups with Project Groups Developed By Carol Bolstad Scheduling and Information Services, Inc. January 2005 Please Do Not Distribute without written permission from SIS

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Managing Multiple Projects Managing Multiple Projects with Project Groupswith Project Groups

Developed By Carol BolstadScheduling and Information Services, Inc.

January 2005

Please Do Not Distribute without written permission from SIS

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Tracking Multiple SchedulesTracking Multiple SchedulesIndependently plan, schedule, and control multiple Independently plan, schedule, and control multiple projectsprojectsCombine for overall corporate reporting and planning, Combine for overall corporate reporting and planning, and companyand company--wide decision making at higher levels of wide decision making at higher levels of management. management. Manage limited resources across multiple projects Manage limited resources across multiple projects simultaneously. simultaneously. Manage relationships between different project’s Manage relationships between different project’s activities.activities.Divide a large, complex project into smaller projects, Divide a large, complex project into smaller projects, making each one more manageable for individual project making each one more manageable for individual project managers.managers.

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Benefits of Project GroupsBenefits of Project Groups

Project 1

Project 2Project 3

Project 4

Project 5

Business Development

Management and

ReportingStaffing

Subcontractors

Labor

Cash FlowEquipment

Project Group

Centralized Procurement

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Check In / Check Out of Projects to the Check In / Check Out of Projects to the Group ProjectGroup Project

Create Project Group.

Create Sub-

Projects

Check Out Sub Projects

for Development

by Project Managers

Check In Sub Project

Link activities

for Resource availability

from Group

Project if necessary

Check Out Sub

Project to field

Define activity coding

structure, resource codes,

and calendars

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10 Projects Grouped10 Projects Grouped

Scenario: Scenario: Arrow Kitchen & Bath is a general contractor specializing Arrow Kitchen & Bath is a general contractor specializing in kitchen and bath remodels, and deck construction. in kitchen and bath remodels, and deck construction. –– Self perform carpentry Self perform carpentry –– Procure cabinetry, countertops, appliances, specialty itemsProcure cabinetry, countertops, appliances, specialty items–– Obtain all permitsObtain all permits–– Coordinate inspections. Coordinate inspections. –– Subcontract Subcontract -- electrical, plumbing, concrete/masonry, electrical, plumbing, concrete/masonry,

tile/flooring, drywall/paint, cabinetry, HVAC, insulation, tile/flooring, drywall/paint, cabinetry, HVAC, insulation, landscaping, appliance installation, and cleaning. landscaping, appliance installation, and cleaning.

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10 Projects Grouped10 Projects Grouped

They have the following projects either in progress or They have the following projects either in progress or starting within the next 30 days: starting within the next 30 days: 5 Kitchen Remodels5 Kitchen Remodels: : –– Attleboro, Cumberland, Rumford, Hillside, and West LincolnAttleboro, Cumberland, Rumford, Hillside, and West Lincoln

3 Bath Remodels3 Bath Remodels: : –– Hood River, Riverside, and StevensonHood River, Riverside, and Stevenson

2 Decks2 Decks with with TikiTiki Bar and hot tubs: Bar and hot tubs: –– Carson and BendCarson and Bend

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StaffingStaffing

They have the following staff:They have the following staff:Tony Osborne, President Tony Osborne, President John Johnson, PurchaserJohn Johnson, Purchaser5 Superintendents each can manage 2 concurrent 5 Superintendents each can manage 2 concurrent projects:projects:––Andy HensonAndy Henson––Frank ChurchFrank Church––Greg SmithGreg Smith––Howard MillerHoward Miller––Judy PrinceJudy Prince

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Summary of all projectsSummary of all projectsCurrent and Upcoming Procurement ItemsCurrent and Upcoming Procurement ItemsUpcoming Permits and InspectionsUpcoming Permits and InspectionsLabor requirements Labor requirements Critical activitiesCritical activitiesStaff members requirementsStaff members requirementsWhen can I take on a new project and who will I assign it to?When can I take on a new project and who will I assign it to?Subcontractor requirementsSubcontractor requirementsOwner and Superintendent want only their schedule sorted by:Owner and Superintendent want only their schedule sorted by:–– Early startEarly start–– ResponsibilityResponsibility

At the weekly meeting, they would like to review At the weekly meeting, they would like to review the following information about their projects.the following information about their projects.

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Summary of all projectsSummary of all projects

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Procurement Items for Next 3 WeeksProcurement Items for Next 3 Weeks

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Permits and InspectionsPermits and Inspections

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Carpenter and Laborer RequirementsCarpenter and Laborer Requirements

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Carpenter and Laborer Requirements Carpenter and Laborer Requirements By DayBy Day

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Critical Activities for the Next 3 weeksCritical Activities for the Next 3 weeks

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Summary of Jobs By StaffSummary of Jobs By Staff

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Activities by Staff MemberActivities by Staff Member

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3 Week Look ahead By Subcontractor3 Week Look ahead By Subcontractor

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Single Project for Owner and Single Project for Owner and SuperintendentSuperintendent

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Single Project Organized By ResponsibilitySingle Project Organized By Responsibility

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