Question: A church under construction needs a complete audio-visual presentation system installed by a sub-contractor for A/V System. The job consists of the following:
1. Design layouts
2. Prepare drawings, including wiring diagrams
3. Install conduit work and wiring
4. Install Hardware
5. Install computer networked system, Plasma screens, Projectors, Amplifiers (Instruments)
6. Testing & delivery of complete system, including operation manuals & training
The time allotted for the construction of the entire project (construction of the church) is 18 months, out of which 2-3 weeks are provided for the A/V installation. 40% of total budget for A/V is instrumentation, which takes only 2 weeks to install. Do you purchase all the necessary equipment and instruments at the beginning of the project, or towards the end? Your decision affects the project cash-flow and budgeting. Draw up a GANTT Chart for all the tasks involved to complete the construction project, showing your A/V tasks in relation to all the other tasks in different color, and the delivery of H/W, and payment requests/Milestones for the project.