What is a project?

A Project is a temporary
endeavor undertaken to
create a unique product or
service.
Temporary
Unique

Project Phases

Projects are usually divided into
SEVERAL PHASES
to
PROVIDE BETTER MANAGEMENT CONTROL.

COLLECTIVELY, these phases are known as the
PROJECT LIFE CYCLE.
Project Life Cycle
Project Life Cycle defines:
THE BEGINNING AND THE END
Of a project.

PLC Defines:

1. What TECHNICAL WORK should be done in
each project phase;

2. WHO should be involved in each phase.
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The Project Life Cycle
Projects are born when a need is identified by the
customer.
Project life cycles vary in length, from a few weeks to
several years.
Not all projects formally go through all four phases of
the project life cycle.
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Phases of the Project Life Cycle
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The first phase involves the identification of a
need, problem, or opportunity.
The need and requirements are usually written by
the customer into a document called a request for
proposal (RFP).
The second phase is the development of a
proposed solution to the need or problem.
This phase results in the submission of a
proposal.
The customer and the winning contractor
negotiate and sign a contract (agreement).
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Phases of the Project Life Cycle
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Phases of the Project Life Cycle
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The third phase is performing the project.
Different types of resources are utilized
Results in the accomplishment of the project
objective
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Phases of the Project Life Cycle
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The final phase is terminating the project.
Perform close-out activities
Evaluate performance
Invite customer feedback
SAMPLE GENERIC LIFE CYCLE
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Project Life Cycle
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1. Goals
2. Specifications
3. Tasks
4. Responsibilities
5. Teams
1. Schedules
2. Budgets
3. Resources
4. Risks
5. Staffing
1. Status reports
2. Changes
3. Quality
4. Forecasts
1. Train customer
2. Transfer documents
3. Release resources
4. Reassign staff
5. Lessons learned
Life Cycle of a Construction Project
There are 6 Basic Phases that contribute to developing
a project from an idea to reality:-

1. Concept & Feasibility Studies
2. Engineering & Design
3. Procurement
4. Construction
5. Start-up & Implementation
6. Operation & Utilization