Final Chart

The following action plan was produced to take into consideration the new deadlines for the final project, the Easter holidays which caused communication issues between some team members and the time delay caused by the unexpected review of the stress analysis which obtained the final design (according to BS standards).

The tasks below show the project has been complete and to a great extent followed the new guidelines in order to avoid overrunning and missing deadlines.

Gantt Chart -Sandra Donohoe

The chart implies that at present the group is on target.

Having an initial design in place and calculations currently carried out to determine the stresses the crane would need to endure, along with materials and cost research taking place throughout in order to assess the design and improve where necessary.

Further work would however be required to ensure deadlines and milestones are met as it is important to ensure the team does not fall behind schedule.

An important aspect includes the marked milestones beginning the 29Th March (presentation and crane report tasks), as these could fall behind schedule should the crane concept not finish in the assigned week. An action plan would be immediately imposed to asses the situation and the appropriate course of action to be taken.