Identifying Delay On Construction Project Using Microsoft Work Program
Identifying Delay On Construction Project Using Microsoft Work Program
PREPARED FOR
SR. TS. DR. RIDZUAN YACOB
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
First and foremost, Alhamdulillah, in Allah's name. I am pleased that I completed the
Project Planning; study case of the UiTM Shop Office assignment. Alhamdulillah, for Allah
SWT's mercy in assisting me in finishing this job with confidence and courage. I am also
grateful to Muhammad Rasulullah SAW, who has become a light for Islam my entire life.
In addition, I would like to thank Sr. Ts. Dr Ridzuan Yacob for patiently teaching me.
Because of the supervision of Sr. Ts. Dr Ridzuan Yacob, I knew nothing but was able to
acquire and gain a thorough understanding of project planning and the critical path approach.
Thank you so much for your assistance.
Apart from that, I'd like to thank my parent for their unconditional love and support.
Also, I express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has guided me to complete this
assignment. Furthermore, thank you to University Technology Mara (UiTM), College of
Built Environment (KAB), and those who have helped directly or indirectly with this
assignment which I have yet to address. Above all, Alhamdulillah, for the lessons I have
learned.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ......................................................................................................... 2
1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 4
2. Problem Statement.............................................................................................................. 5
3. Study Methodology ............................................................................................................ 6
4. Result and Findings ............................................................................................................ 7
4.1 Study Analysis............................................................................................................. 7
4.2 Discussion ................................................................................................................. 10
5. Conclusion ........................................................................................................................ 10
6. References ........................................................................................................................ 12
Appendices ............................................................................................................................... 13
Table Of Figures
A project's objectives will only be valid if the approach chosen is practical. Thus, the
Microsoft project will be utilised to analyse and track the case study project. The flow and
network of the project can be easily understood and visualised using Microsoft Project. The
Critical Path, the longest path of the project, can be easily seen, as can Concurrent Activities,
Slack, also known as Total Flow of Activities, and the relationship among activities. Most
construction works experience timeline delays, which cause additional problems, Bajjou et al.
(2020). Delay was described by the researchers also as a time that passed after the specified
date of the agreement or the schedule decided upon by the parties involved, Yang & Wei
(2010). It is a common problem when a project deviates from its original plan. Construction
project delays are a widely acknowledged problem, Mahamid et al. (2012). Project delays do
not discriminate between small and large construction works, developing and developed
economies. Time overrun, according to Memon et al. (2011), is eventually a capital outlay and
one of the project-related outcome measures. In construction projects, delays are characterised
as damage to quality and effectiveness, Sanni et al. (2020). Delays, mostly in construction
projects, can lead to various problems, including legal disputes, increased costs, additional time
overruns, efficiency, economic losses, and agreement failures, Sambasivan & Soon (2007).
3. Study Methodology
Data Analysis
Next, the Microsoft project will specify the critical path known as Critical Path Method.
The essential way Indicates the sequence of activities that defines the shortest time and distance
required to complete a job in Managing Projects. It explains the set of interdependent functions
that must be done in a specific order to enable the entire project to be completed on time. To
display the critical path in Microsoft Project, select View, next, select the Gantt chart, select
Format from the menu, and tick on the Critical Tasks box. After finishing the work program
and the curves generated, the study will discuss the findings and the conclusion. Using Google
Scholar, Scopus, and Science Web, related research articles were identified based on the key
terms "delay factors + dispute + mutual interdependence ". The literature has been thoroughly
reviewed to cover all current information on Delays and claims that transpired in all
manufacturing and construction initiatives. A comprehensive approach was used to support all
areas of the construction sector.
Date: 31/12/2023
Scheduled: 25%
Actual: 19%
Variance: -6%
Scheduled: RM 609,000.00
Actual: RM 550,500.00
To develop consensus on the critical factors, endeavour and zone rankings of Delays and
Claims aspects must be identified. The connection of Delays and Claims elements at various
stages of a construction project; What level of disagreement is produced by what category of
delay, and inversely; How stakeholders are affiliated with delays and claims at different phases
of the project’s entire life cycle; Unusual aspects of Delays and Claims that necessitate personal
attention; Models for predicting delay instead of dispute and disagreement rather than delay
are being developed. Determination of the point to which advantageous conflicts continue to
be beneficial for a construction process.
4.2 Discussion
As mentioned in the study methodology, the critical path Indicates the sequence of
activities that defines the quickest distance duration for executing a task in Managing Projects.
It describes the set of interconnected functions which must be completed before being delayed
in a particular order to enable the scheduled entire project. By concentrating on that Critical
Path, project leaders may allocate more resources, detect potential obstructions, and make well-
informed decisions to guarantee that the project is efficient. Therefore, it contributes to the
effective execution of the task. Critical tasks in every project have varying beginning and
ending dates. In an even more situation, it would become impossible to view every work,
attempting to make planning challenging.
5. Conclusion
This study examines the numerous delayed works published since the earliest pages.
Delays occurred in many construction projects, such as substructure and superstructure
construction. Several factors, such as carelessness, contractor errors, and variables like supply
shortages, customer modifications, etc., can be the causes of project delays. Effective planning
and scheduling are essential for meeting time, cost, and quality objectives. Consequently, this
study utilised the Critical Path Method of the Work Program to determine the tasks that must
be prioritised to keep the work planning running smoothly. Every piece is essential, but still,
only a few are crucial. The critical track is a series of multiple projects that directly influences
the project completion date. The entire project must arrive on time whether any necessary track
work is late. The essential track is a pattern (or, in some cases, a single job) that determines the
project’s expected start or end schedule. The tasks comprising the significant path are often
dependent on one another. There will likely be numerous similar task groups over every project
design. The project is likewise concluded when the final critical path item is completed. In this
project study, the slab and column of the first floor, the staircase and elevator shafts, the roof
beam and upper roof beams, the external wall of plastering works, and the infrastructure works
are critical parts of the work program that must be prioritised. The project management should
focus on the sources, capabilities, technologies, labour, and others needed on critical parts so
that the entire project will not be affected.
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Appendices
HANDS ON MICROSOFT PROJECT
ID WBS Task Task Name DurationStart Finish Past Actual Schedule +/- +/- (day) Qtr 2, 2023 Qtr 3, 2023 Qtr 4, 2023 Qtr 1, 2024 Qtr 2, 2024 Qtr 3, 2024 Qtr 4, 2024
Mode (%) (%) (%) (%) May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct
1 1 Phase 1 - 12 Units of UiTM Shop Office 321 daysThu 29/6/23 Thu 19/9/24 16% 19% 25% 6 19.26 da...
2 1.1 Site Possession 1 day Thu 29/6/23 Thu 29/6/23 100% 100% 100% 0 0 days 29/6 29/6
3 1.2 Preliminaries 40 days Fri 30/6/23 Thu 24/8/23 100% 100% 100% 0 0 days
4 1.2.1 Site Clearing & Temporary Access 14 days Fri 30/6/23 Wed 19/7/23100% 100% 100% 0 0 days 30/6 19/7
5 1.2.2 Installation of Hoarding 20 days Fri 30/6/23 Thu 27/7/23 100% 100% 100% 0 0 days 30/6 27/7
6 1.2.3 Preparation of Water, Electricity Supply and
30 Misc
days Fri 14/7/23 Thu 24/8/23 100% 100% 100% 0 0 days 14/7 24/8
7 1.2.4 Mobilization of Plant and Machineries 20 days Fri 30/6/23 Thu 27/7/23 100% 100% 100% 0 0 days 30/6 27/7
8 1.3 Substructure 114 daysFri 28/7/23 Wed 3/1/24 63% 72% 99% 27 30.78 da... 3/1
9 1.3.1 Piling Works 97 days Fri 28/7/23 Mon 11/12/2379% 87% 100% 13 12.61 da... 11/12
10 1.3.1.1 Block A (12 Units) 30 days Fri 28/7/23 Thu 7/9/23 100% 100% 100% 0 0 days 28/7 7/9
11 1.3.1.2 MLT and PDA Test 11 days Fri 18/8/23 Fri 1/9/23 100% 100% 100% 0 0 days 18/8 1/9
12 1.3.1.3 As- Built Drawings 14 days Fri 8/9/23 Wed 27/9/23100% 100% 100% 0 0 days 8/9 27/9
13 1.3.1.4 Cut Off Piles 60 days Tue 19/9/23 Mon 11/12/2360% 75% 100% 25 15 days 19/9 11/12
14 1.3.2 Works Below Lowest Floor Floor Finish 77 days Tue 19/9/23 Wed 3/1/24 52% 62% 98% 36 27.72 da... 3/1
15 1.3.2.1 Setting Out 14 days Tue 19/9/23 Fri 6/10/23 80% 85% 100% 15 2.1 days 19/9 6/10
16 1.3.2.2 Excavation and Backfilling Works 60 days Thu 28/9/23 Wed 20/12/2361% 67% 100% 33 19.8 days 28/9 20/12
17 1.3.2.3 Pilecap and Lift Pits 30 days Thu 28/9/23 Wed 8/11/23 70% 80% 100% 20 6 days 28/9 8/11
18 1.3.2.4 RC Stump 20 days Mon 9/10/23Fri 3/11/23 65% 75% 100% 25 5 days 9/10 3/11
19 1.3.2.5 Ground Beam 40 days Thu 9/11/23 Wed 3/1/24 10% 26% 93% 67 26.8 days 9/11 3/1
20 1.4 Superstructure 120 daysThu 19/10/23Wed 3/4/24 11% 19% 35% 16 19.2 days 3/4
21 1.4.1 Block A ( 6 Units) 120 daysThu 19/10/23Wed 3/4/24 11% 19% 35% 16 0 days 3/4
22 1.4.1.1 Ground Floor Slab and Collumn 30 days Thu 19/10/23Wed 29/11/2366% 75% 100% 25 7.5 days 19/10 29/11
23 1.4.1.2 Ist Floor Slab and Collumn 30 days Thu 16/11/23Wed 27/12/2310% 40% 100% 60 18 days 16/11 27/12
24 1.4.1.3 2nd Floor Slab and Collumn 30 days Thu 14/12/23Wed 24/1/24 0% 20% 40% 20 6 days 14/12 24/1
25 1.4.1.4 3rd Floor Slab and Collumn 30 days Thu 11/1/24 Wed 21/2/24 0% 0% 0% 0 0 days 11/1 21/2
26 1.4.1.5 4th Floor Slab and Collumn 30 days Thu 8/2/24 Wed 20/3/24 0% 0% 0% 0 0 days 8/2 20/3
27 1.4.1.6 Staircase and Lift Shafts 30 days Thu 28/12/23Wed 7/2/24 0% 0% 7% 7 2.1 days 28/12 7/2
28 1.4.1.7 Roof Beam and Upper Roof Beams 30 days Thu 22/2/24 Wed 3/4/24 0% 0% 0% 0 0 days 22/2 3/4
29 1.5 Architecture Works 205 daysThu 19/10/23Wed 31/7/24 6% 10% 10% 0 0 days 31/7
30 1.5.1 Block A (6 Units) 135 daysThu 25/1/24 Wed 31/7/24 0% 0% 0% 0 0 days 31/7
31 1.5.1.1 Brickworks 48 days Thu 25/1/24 Mon 1/4/24 0% 0% 0% 0 0 days 1/4
32 1.5.1.1.1 Ground Floor 20 days Thu 25/1/24 Wed 21/2/24 0% 0% 0% 0 0 days 25/1 21/2
33 1.5.1.1.2 1st Floor 20 days Thu 8/2/24 Wed 6/3/24 0% 0% 0% 0 0 days 8/2 6/3
34 1.5.1.1.3 2nd Floor 20 days Fri 16/2/24 Thu 14/3/24 0% 0% 0% 0 0 days 16/2 14/3
35 1.5.1.1.4 3rd Floor 20 days Wed 28/2/24Tue 26/3/24 0% 0% 0% 0 0 days 28/2 26/3
36 1.5.1.1.5 4th Floor Slab 14 days Thu 7/3/24 Tue 26/3/24 0% 0% 0% 0 0 days 7/3 26/3
37 1.5.1.1.6 Roof Level 14 days Wed 13/3/24Mon 1/4/24 0% 0% 0% 0 0 days 13/3 1/4
38 1.5.1.2 Door Frame 7 days Fri 22/3/24 Mon 1/4/24 0% 0% 0% 0 0 days 22/3 1/4
39 1.5.1.3 Window Frame 7 days Thu 25/1/24 Fri 2/2/24 0% 0% 0% 0 0 days 25/1 2/2
40 1.5.1.4 Roof Trusses and Covering 7 days Thu 21/3/24 Fri 29/3/24 0% 0% 0% 0 0 days 21/3 29/3
41 1.5.1.5 Ceiling Works 14 days Mon 1/4/24 Thu 18/4/24 0% 0% 0% 0 0 days 1/4 18/4
42 1.5.1.6 RWDP 7 days Thu 4/4/24 Fri 12/4/24 0% 0% 0% 0 0 days 4/4 12/4
43 1.5.1.7 Plastering Works 90 days Thu 22/2/24 Wed 26/6/24 0% 0% 0% 0 0 days 26/6
44 1.5.1.7.1 Internal Wall 90 days Thu 22/2/24 Wed 26/6/24 0% 0% 0% 0 0 days 22/2 26/6
45 1.5.1.7.2 External Wall 30 days Thu 4/4/24 Wed 15/5/24 0% 0% 0% 0 0 days 4/4 15/5
46 1.5.1.8 Water Proofing Works 7 days Thu 2/5/24 Fri 10/5/24 0% 0% 0% 0 0 days 2/5 10/5
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HANDS ON MICROSOFT PROJECT
ID WBS Task Task Name DurationStart Finish Past Actual Schedule +/- +/- (day) Qtr 2, 2023 Qtr 3, 2023 Qtr 4, 2023 Qtr 1, 2024 Qtr 2, 2024 Qtr 3, 2024 Qtr 4, 2024
Mode (%) (%) (%) (%) May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct
47 1.5.1.9 Tiling Works 35 days Thu 13/6/24 Wed 31/7/24 0% 0% 0% 0 0 days 31/7
48 1.5.1.9.1 Ground Floor 14 days Thu 13/6/24 Tue 2/7/24 0% 0% 0% 0 0 days 13/6 2/7
49 1.5.1.9.2 1st Floor 14 days Mon 24/6/24Thu 11/7/24 0% 0% 0% 0 0 days 24/6 11/7
50 1.5.1.9.3 2nd Floor 14 days Wed 3/7/24 Mon 22/7/24 0% 0% 0% 0 0 days 3/7 22/7
51 1.5.1.9.4 3rd Floor 14 days Fri 12/7/24 Wed 31/7/24 0% 0% 0% 0 0 days 12/7 31/7
52 1.5.1.9.5 4th Floor Slab 7 days Tue 23/7/24 Wed 31/7/24 0% 0% 0% 0 0 days 23/7 31/7
53 1.5.1.10 Cement Screeding 14 days Thu 13/6/24 Tue 2/7/24 0% 0% 0% 0 0 days 13/6 2/7
54 1.5.1.11 Roller Shutter 7 days Thu 22/2/24 Fri 1/3/24 0% 0% 0% 0 0 days 22/2 1/3
55 1.5.1.12 Steel and Iron Works 7 days Thu 4/4/24 Fri 12/4/24 0% 0% 0% 0 0 days 4/4 12/4
56 1.5.1.13 Painting Works 37 days Thu 7/3/24 Fri 26/4/24 0% 0% 0% 0 0 days 26/4
57 1.5.1.13.1 Internal Wall 7 days Thu 7/3/24 Fri 15/3/24 0% 0% 0% 0 0 days 7/3 15/3
58 1.5.1.13.2 External Wall 7 days Thu 18/4/24 Fri 26/4/24 0% 0% 0% 0 0 days 18/4 26/4
59 1.5.1.14 Door, Window Leaf and Ironmongeries 14 days Thu 18/4/24 Tue 7/5/24 0% 0% 0% 0 0 days 18/4 7/5
60 1.5.1.15 Sanitary Ware,Tap and Electrical Fittings
7 days Thu 18/4/24 Fri 26/4/24 0% 0% 0% 0 0 days 18/4 26/4
61 1.5.1.16 Concrete Appron 14 days Mon 29/4/24Thu 16/5/24 0% 0% 0% 0 0 days 29/4 16/5
62 1.5.2 Ancillarry Building 90 days Thu 19/10/23Wed 21/2/24 34% 58% 58% 0 0 days 21/2
63 1.5.2.1 TNB Sub-Station 90 days Thu 19/10/23Wed 21/2/24 34% 58% 58% 0 0 days 21/2
64 1.5.2.1.1 RC Structure,Trenches,Mainhole and 20
pipes
days Thu 19/10/23Wed 15/11/23100% 100% 100% 0 0 days 19/10 15/11
65 1.5.2.1.2 Architecture Works 20 days Thu 16/11/23Wed 13/12/2355% 100% 100% 0 0 days 16/11 13/12
66 1.5.2.1.3 Mechanical and Electrical Works 20 days Thu 14/12/23Wed 10/1/24 0% 60% 60% 0 0 days 14/12 10/1
67 1.5.2.1.4 Testing and Commisioning 30 days Thu 11/1/24 Wed 21/2/24 0% 0% 0% 0 0 days 11/1 21/2
68 1.6 Mechanical and Electrical Works 134 daysFri 16/2/24 Wed 21/8/24 0% 0% 0% 0 0 days 21/8
69 1.6.1 Lift Installation 100 daysThu 4/4/24 Wed 21/8/24 0% 0% 0% 0 0 days 4/4 21/8
70 1.6.2 Cold Water and Waste Water Plumbing Systems100 daysFri 16/2/24 Thu 4/7/24 0% 0% 0% 0 0 days 16/2 4/7
71 1.6.3 Electrical Conduit and Wiring Systems 100 daysFri 16/2/24 Thu 4/7/24 0% 0% 0% 0 0 days 16/2 4/7
72 1.6.4 Telecommunication Ducting and Wiring Systems
60 days Fri 16/2/24 Thu 9/5/24 0% 0% 0% 0 0 days 16/2 9/5
73 1.6.5 Electrical Sub-main Cables 60 days Fri 16/2/24 Thu 9/5/24 0% 0% 0% 0 0 days 16/2 9/5
74 1.6.6 Fire Fighting Systems 60 days Fri 16/2/24 Thu 9/5/24 0% 0% 0% 0 0 days 16/2 9/5
75 1.6.7 Testing and Commisioning 60 days Fri 10/5/24 Thu 1/8/24 0% 0% 0% 0 0 days 10/5 1/8
76 1.7 Infrastructure 115 daysThu 4/4/24 Wed 11/9/24 0% 0% 0% 0 0 days 11/9
77 1.7.1 Earthwork 30 days Thu 4/4/24 Wed 15/5/24 0% 0% 0% 0 0 days 4/4 15/5
78 1.7.2 Drainage 60 days Thu 16/5/24 Wed 7/8/24 0% 0% 0% 0 0 days 16/5 7/8
79 1.7.3 Water Reticulation 30 days Thu 4/4/24 Wed 15/5/24 0% 0% 0% 0 0 days 4/4 15/5
80 1.7.4 Sewerage Line 30 days Thu 25/4/24 Wed 5/6/24 0% 0% 0% 0 0 days 25/4 5/6
81 1.7.5 Telecommunication System 20 days Thu 6/6/24 Wed 3/7/24 0% 0% 0% 0 0 days 6/6 3/7
82 1.7.6 Street Lighting 20 days Thu 4/7/24 Wed 31/7/24 0% 0% 0% 0 0 days 4/7 31/7
83 1.7.7 Kerb and Walkway 30 days Thu 1/8/24 Wed 11/9/24 0% 0% 0% 0 0 days 1/8 11/9
84 1.7.8 Road Work 20 days Thu 16/5/24 Wed 12/6/24 0% 0% 0% 0 0 days 16/5 12/6
85 1.7.9 Landscaping Work 60 days Thu 16/5/24 Wed 7/8/24 0% 0% 0% 0 0 days 16/5 7/8
86 1.8 Site Cleaning and Defect Works 30 days Thu 8/8/24 Wed 18/9/24 0% 0% 0% 0 0 days 8/8 18/9
87 1.9 Project Completion Date 1 day Thu 19/9/24 Thu 19/9/24 0% 0% 0% 0 0 days 19/9 19/9
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Date: 31/12/2023
Scheduled: 25%
Actual: 19%
Variance: -6%
Date: 31/12/2023
Scheduled: RM 609,000.00
Actual: RM 550,500.00