PROJECT PROGRAMME Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management MODULE Project Scope and Scheduling YEAR ONE (1) INTAKE January 2024 MARKS 100 FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT 2 [100 MARKS] Read the project scenario below and answer ALL questions that follow Analysis and Improvement Plan for the Brits Hospital Construction Project SOUTH AFRICA R22 million paid for no work 30 September 2010 - 11:30BY SOWETAN The departments of public works, roads, and transport, along with the provincial health department and treasury, announced yesterday that it was willing to pay Tsogo Developers R22 million despite the company's failure to complete construction on the R456,5m Brits Hospital. Tsogo and llima Projects were awarded the R456,5 million contract in 2005 and construction began on November 25, 2008. But work stopped in May this year after Ilima was liquidated. At the time Ilima had a portfolio of construction projects worth more than R1-billion and employed about 700 people. Public works spokesperson Roberta Makhambeni told Sowetan yesterday that the department had good reason to pay. "In order to fast-track the re-appointment of the new contractor, the department opted for a settlement instead of the final account, which would have delayed the process," Makhambeni said. Now a new contractor - JR Stock and Stocks, who lost out in the initial bidding for the contract - has been hired to complete the project. The hospital is scheduled to open in July 2012. Makhambeni said "they were second-best (in the initial bidding process) and had the right grading". Tsogo and Ilima were paid R57 million before construction was stopped in May. Ilima's financial problems affected other projects, among them: -the R137 million for a government office complex in Vryburg, Northwest. -About R35 million for the construction of a psychiatric hospital in Sterkfontein, Krugersdorp, Gauteng. -R16 million for the construction of a taxi rank in Mabopane, north of Pretoria. -More than R60 million for the construction of 1500 houses for Mogale City municipality and -R450 million worth of construction work in Eastern Cape. Source: https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2010-09-30-r22-million-paid-for-no-work/ PROJECT SCENARIO Subject: Detailed Project Guidelines for the Brits Hospital Construction Project Analysis As part of our commitment to deepening your understanding of project scope and schedule management, you are tasked with analysing the Brits Hospital construction project. This document outlines the expectations for your project submissions. 1. Objective: Your primary goal is to analyse the failure in scope and schedule management within the Brits Hospital construction project. You are expected to propose a comprehensive improvement plan based on the learned module outcomes. 2. Project Description: 2.1.Critical Analysis: Examine the project's scope and schedule management failures in detail. Identify specific instances where lapses occurred and their implications on the project's overall execution. (20 Marks) 2.2.Identify Gaps: Focus on the planning, monitoring, and controlling processes involved. Point out the gaps that led to the project's failures. (20 Marks) 2.3.Improvement Plan: Develop a detailed plan that addresses these gaps. This should include a revised scope management plan and a schedule management plan, (20 Marks) showcasing how these improvements could have altered the project's outcome. 2.4.Project Management Tools: Employ tools such as Gantt charts and network diagrams to illustrate your proposed improvements effectively. (20 Marks) 2.5.Schedule Compression and Critical Path Analysis: Discuss how these techniques could have been applied to keep the project on track. (20 Marks) 3.Grading Criteria: - Analysis of Failures: Demonstrated understanding of the original project's failures. - Improvement Plan Development: Coherence and feasibility of the proposed scope and schedule management improvement plan. - Tool Application: Effective use of project management tools in illustrating the improvement plan. - Technique Discussion: Insightful discussion on the application of schedule compression and critical path analysis. - Critical Reflection: Depth of critical reflection on the project's management and the viability of proposed strategies. Please ensure that your project submissions adhere to these guidelines to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the module's learning outcomes. Your analysis and proposals are crucial in showcasing your ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios, a key competency in project management.