Project "Rainforest"
Problem/Opportunity Statement
In order to capture a new and high growth energy efficiency market in the real estate sector ABC Construction shall design and build a new luxury energy efficient house.
Objectives
ABC Construction shall design and build a 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom West Coast style energy efficient (ENERGY STAR certified) home by March of 2011 .The scope of the project shall consist of the following features (see Table 1):
Table 1
|
Feature ID |
Feature Description |
|
F 1.0 |
West Coast style |
|
F 2.0 |
Five bedrooms |
|
F 3.0 |
Four bathrooms |
|
F 4.0 |
Square Footage - 3500-4500 sq feet |
|
F 5.0 |
Two floors |
|
F 6.0 |
Energy efficient |
ROM Budget and Schedule
Budget - $1,400,000 +/- 150,000
Timeline - 9 months
Importance Factors
- Scope and Quality - 70%,
- Budget - 15%,
- Time - 15%
Project Feasibility
This project is valuable for the ABC Construction from three perspectives:
- ABC Construction shall generate the experience and obtain the skills necessary for the design and construction of luxury energy efficient homes.
- ABC Construction shall showcase the home at the Home Design Expo in April 2013 generating additional publicity for the company
- ABC Construction shall put the house for sale after completion and generate additional revenue from the proceeds
Stakeholder Register
Table 2
|
Title |
Name |
|
President and CEO |
Darren Bolds |
|
VP Marketing |
Tameka Finnen |
|
Project Manager |
Neil Argento |
|
Senior Architect |
Nelson Hauk |
|
Director, Sales |
Kelly Winnett |
Risks
Table 3
|
Risk ID |
Risk Description |
|
R1 |
The project will involve new techniques and technologies poorly known to ABC Construction; this could lead to costly mistakes and time overruns |
|
R2 |
There is a possibility that the energy management experts whose knowledge is essential to this project will not be readily available on the market |
|
R3 |
There is a possibility that due to its complexity and newness the project will not be finished by March 2013 deadline |
Assumptions
Table 4
|
Assumption ID |
Assumption Description |
|
A1 |
It is assumed that the project "Rainforest" team shall have access to the most experienced architects, designers and construction specialists available to the ABC Construction |
|
A2 |
It is assumed that the original budget of $1,400,000 +/- 150,000 will not be changed or downgraded in any way |
|
A3 |
It is assumed that the project "Rainforest" team shall be able to freely outsource energy efficiency nodules to external energy management specialists |
Constraints
Table 5
|
Constraint ID |
Constraint Description |
|
C1 |
The project must be completed by March 2012 |
|
C2 |
The home must obtain an ENERGY STAR certification from the independent ENERGY STAR partner |
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