Colonial State College is considering building a new multipurpose athletic complex on campus. The complex would provide a new gymnasium for intercollegiate basketball games, expanded office space, classrooms, and intramural facilities. The following activi- ties would have to be undertaken before construction can begin:
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Activity
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Description
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Immediate Predecessor
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Time (weeks)
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A
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Survey building site
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-
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6
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B
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Develop initial design
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-
|
8
|
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C
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Obtain board approval
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A, B
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12
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D
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Select architect
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C
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4
|
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E
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Establish budget
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C
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6
|
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F
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Finalize design
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D, E
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15
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|
G
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Obtain financing
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E
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12
|
|
H
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Hire contractor
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F, G
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8
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a. Draw a project network.
b. Identify the critical path.
c. Develop the activity schedule for the project.
d. Does it appear reasonable that construction of the athletic complex could begin one year after the decision to begin the project with the site survey and initial design plans? What is the expected completion time for the project?