Helping Moore's Essay
Jason Oliver
Module 2
Case Study 2
Case Analysis: Helping the Moore’s
May 4, 2015
I). Background Moore’s Housing Contractors are a local contracting company that is looking to build 6 houses in a new developmental area. Depending on the weather, they are looking to build in the late winter or early spring. They plan to build through the summer and have the houses ready for the fall. The realtor believes that they can sell the houses prior to them being completed. All of the houses have similar floor plans and are similar in size. This will help in determining the length of the builds. The realtor is asking that the houses be completed within 45 days of being started. The realtor could face additional charges if the houses aren’t completed on time.
II) Problem The initial problem will be the …show more content…
Case Study Questions
I) Develop a CPM/PERT network for Moore House Contractors and determine the probability that the contractors can complete a house within 45 days. Does it appear that the Moore’s might need to increase their bid to compensate for potential penalties?
II) Indicate which project activities Moore Contractors should particularly diligent to keep on schedule by making sure workers and materials are always available. Also, indicate which activities the company might shift workers from as the need arises.
IV). Recommendations Based on the information that was originally provided and after my analysis, it is recommended that Moore and the contractors renegotiate their contract. From the table attached at the end of recommendation, it is clear that houses will not be completed within or under 45 days. It is highly recommended that they change their contract to have the houses completed within 60 days. This gives everyone a little flexibility. Another idea might be for Moore to increase their bid and possibly add on a bonus for contractors who are able to complete their work on target, and give a little leeway for potential
Module 2
Case Study 2
Case Analysis: Helping the Moore’s
May 4, 2015
I). Background Moore’s Housing Contractors are a local contracting company that is looking to build 6 houses in a new developmental area. Depending on the weather, they are looking to build in the late winter or early spring. They plan to build through the summer and have the houses ready for the fall. The realtor believes that they can sell the houses prior to them being completed. All of the houses have similar floor plans and are similar in size. This will help in determining the length of the builds. The realtor is asking that the houses be completed within 45 days of being started. The realtor could face additional charges if the houses aren’t completed on time.
II) Problem The initial problem will be the …show more content…
Case Study Questions
I) Develop a CPM/PERT network for Moore House Contractors and determine the probability that the contractors can complete a house within 45 days. Does it appear that the Moore’s might need to increase their bid to compensate for potential penalties?
II) Indicate which project activities Moore Contractors should particularly diligent to keep on schedule by making sure workers and materials are always available. Also, indicate which activities the company might shift workers from as the need arises.
IV). Recommendations Based on the information that was originally provided and after my analysis, it is recommended that Moore and the contractors renegotiate their contract. From the table attached at the end of recommendation, it is clear that houses will not be completed within or under 45 days. It is highly recommended that they change their contract to have the houses completed within 60 days. This gives everyone a little flexibility. Another idea might be for Moore to increase their bid and possibly add on a bonus for contractors who are able to complete their work on target, and give a little leeway for potential