Construction of a House 1. Design 2. Pro-curement 3. Construction 4. Inspections 5. Turnover 1.1 Permits 1.1 Electrical 3.1 Interior 4.1 Masonry Work 5.1 Walk Thru 1.2 Drawings 2.2 Plumbing 3.2 Exterior 4.2 Building Finishes 5.2 Closing 2.3 HVAC Construction Project by Phase 1. Planning 2. Execution 3. Control 4. Closeout 2.23 3.12 321 C 413. 421/nExercise Let's break down the construction of a house into a simplified Work Breakdown Structure (WBS): 1. Main Deliverable: Build a House 2. Major Categories: - Foundation - Structure - Interior Finishing - Exterior Finishing 3. Breakdown of Major Categories: Foundation: - Excavate Site - Pour Concrete Footings - Build Foundation Walls - Install Drainage Interior Finishing: - Drywall Installation - Flooring - - Utilities Installation Painting - Interior Trim Utilities Installation: - Electrical Wiring Structure: - Frame Structure - Install Roof - Build Walls - Install Windows and Doors Exterior Finishing: - Plumbing Installation - HVAC Installation - Siding Installation - Painting/Staining - - Landscaping - Install Driveway/Walkways Exercise Let's break down the construction of a house into a simplified Work Breakdown Structure (WBS): 4. Further Breakdown of Tasks: Drywall Installation: - Choose Drywall Type - Hang Drywall - Tape and Mud Electrical Wiring: - Plan Electrical Layout - Install Wiring - Connect Outlets and Switches - Sanding - Electrical Inspection 5. Hierarchy: - Visualize the hierarchy using a tree structure, with the main deliverable at the top and subsequent levels representing the breakdown of tasks. 6. Visual Representation: - Use a whiteboard, paper, or drawing tool to create a visual representation of the WBS. Use boxes for tasks and lines to show dependencies.

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