DIPLOMA IN QUANTITY SURVEYING FACULTY OF

ARCHITECTURE, PLANNING AND SURVEYING

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA SERI

ISKANDAR, PERAK

DQS 360

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT ASSIGNMENT

1: PROJECT PLANNING REPORT PREPARED BY: AP114 6B

NAME STUDENT ID
MUHAMMAD ALIF BIN ZAMBARI 2021610546
FARIS IZZUDDIN BIN KHAIRUL ANUAR 2021831264

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 TABLE OF CONTENT

BIL CONTENT PAGE

1 Introduction 3

2 Definition of Gantt Chart and Precedence Diagram 4-5

3 Project planning calculation (Hand written) 6-7

4 Microsoft Project Software application 8

5 Discussion for items 9

6 Conclusion 10

7 References 11

8 Peer assessment 12

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1.0 INTORDUCTION

Gantt charts and precedence diagrams are two prominent project management tools that help
with project planning, scheduling, and progress monitoring. Using both tools, project
managers may visualize the many tasks and activities involved in a project, their
interdependence, and the timescales for completing each work. The Precedence Diagram is a
network diagram that shows the relationships and interdependence between project
operations, as contrasted to the Gantt Chart, which is a bar chart that shows a project schedule
across time. In this post, we will compare and contrast the primary qualities and benefits of
Gantt Charts and Precedence Diagrams to determine which tool is most suited for different
project types.

This study will demonstrate that, when it comes to scheduling, Gantt charts are the most
commonly used type of data visualisation; they feature an activity list, durations, and task
linkages. Precedence diagrams, on the other hand, are more of a scheduling tool. It can also
be used in instead of Gantt charts in some circumstances. When you analyze all of the
relationships between the activities, it gets more complex as the number of activities grows.

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2.0 DEFINITION OF GANTT CHART AND PRECEDENCE DIAGRAM

 GANTT CHART

A Gantt chart is a project management tool that depicts the link between completed work and
scheduled time for a task. A Gantt chart can display task start and finish dates, milestones,
task linkages, assignees, and other information. A Gantt chart, a type of bar chart depicting a
project schedule, displays the start and finish dates of a project's tasks or activities, as well as
their dependencies. A horizontal timeline runs along the top of the Gantt chart, commonly
representing the project's duration, while tasks or activities are recorded on the left side. Each
task or activity is represented on the chart by a horizontal bar that spans the whole duration of
the task, with beginning and ending points that correspond to the task's start and end dates.
Arrows linking the bars are widely used to illustrate work interdependence. Gantt charts are
commonly used in project management to help with project planning, scheduling, and
monitoring, as well as to keep stakeholders informed of their status and progress.

FIGURE 1: GANTT CHART

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  PRECEDENCE DIAGRAM

The precedence diagram method (PDM) is a project planning tool used for scheduling tasks.
It involves creating a project schedule network diagram where tasks are represented as nodes
(boxes) and their dependencies are shown as arrows connecting these nodes. Also known as a
Dependency Diagram or Project Network Diagram, PDM illustrates task relationships with
arrows or lines, indicating the direction of dependency and often labeling the type of
relationship. This method helps to assess the impact of schedule changes, identify critical
paths, and detect potential bottlenecks. It is commonly utilized in project planning and
scheduling software to develop and manage project schedules.

FIGURE 2: PRECEDENCE DIAGRAM

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SEQUENCE OF ACTIVITIES AS IN THE PROJECT PROPOSAL DEPICTED IN
PRECEDENCE DIAGRAM

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FLOAT CALCULATION TABLE

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GANTT CHART, PLOTTED USING MICROSOFT PROJECT

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DISCUSSION FOR ITEMS

1. THE PROJECT COMPLETION TIME

According to the precedence diagram, the project will take approximately 80 weeks to
complete. While the Gantt chart on Microsoft Project states that the project ended on
October 14, 2024.

2. THE CRITICAL ACTIVITIES

Activities A, C, E, H, I, and J are the critical activities, according to the precedence

diagram and Gantt chart. When a task is on the critical path, its float value is 0, which
indicates that there are no delays in the sequence. These jobs require no additional
time, and if one is delayed, the project will also be delayed.

3. THE TOTAL FLOAT FOR EACH ACTIVITY GIVEN

There were four different events with a 65 total float. Activity D follows activity B,
with a total duration of 15 weeks, and activity B comes before, having a total duration
of 15 weeks. Activity F comes in third with a 12-week total float. Lastly, with a total
float of 23 weeks, activity G has the biggest float of all the other activities.

4. DISCUSSION ON THE UTILIZATION OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT

SOFTWARE IN THE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

Our team is using Microsoft Project for the construction project, and this is shown in
the Gantt chart. This feature enables us to specify the project's duration, start and
conclusion dates, and progress while the work is being prepared. The act of entering
the data required for the software to compute the required outcome for this task
greatly aids in our comprehension of the project's flow.

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6.0 CONCLUSION

Gantt charts and precedence diagrams are valuable tools for managing and
planning building projects before they begin. While both are effective for project
management, they serve different purposes.

Gantt charts and precedence diagrams in this project report illustrate the
expected completion date of the proposed project. These tools allowed the project
manager to accurately coordinate factors such as manpower and material delivery to
meet the deadline. Modern project management software, with its easy access and
user-friendly interfaces, significantly simplifies project planning compared to
traditional methods.

A Gantt chart displays the start and end dates of each activity, the dependencies
between them, and the overall project schedule. This visualization helps project
managers track progress, identify delays, and adjust schedules as needed. Gantt charts
are particularly useful for simple projects with few activities and dependencies.

A precedence diagram, also known as a network diagram or PERT chart,

graphically represents the project schedule, focusing on task dependencies. It provides
additional details, such as the critical path—the longest sequence of dependent tasks
that determines the minimum project completion time. Precedence diagrams are
beneficial for complex projects with numerous tasks and dependencies, offering a
detailed view of the schedule and helping to identify potential bottlenecks and critical
tasks that could delay completion.

In summary, both Gantt charts and precedence diagrams are essential project
management tools, each serving distinct functions.

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PEER ASSESSMENT FOR GROUP WORK DQS360

PEER ASSESSMENT

NAME: MUHAMMAD ALIF BIN ZAMBARI (2021610546)

ITEM Group Member Assignment 1 Total

TS1 TS2 TS3 TS4 TS5 (20
(4m) (4m) (4m) (4m) (4m) marks)
1 FARIS IZZUDDIN BIN KHAIRUL ANUAR 4 4 4 4 4 20
(2021200878)

PEER ASSESSMENT FOR GROUP WORK DQS360

PEER ASSESSMENT

NAME: FARIS IZZUDDIN BIN KHAIRUL ANUAR (2021)

ITEM Group Member Assignment 1 Total

TS1 TS2 TS3 TS4 TS5 (20
(4m) (4m) (4m) (4m) (4m) marks)
1 MUHAMMAD ALIF BIN ZAMBARI 4 4 4 4 4 20
(2021610546)

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