Table of Contents Introduction page 3 Objectives, Scope of Work, Budget page 3 Diagram 1. Work Breakdown Structure page 6 Life Cycle, Time Plan page 7 Risks Identification and Responses page 9 Monitor and Control page 10 Key Achievements and Conclusions page 11 References page 13 Introduction In 1996 the city of Cleveland began a $750 million Plant Enhancement Program. The program’s goal was to renovate and modernize the city’s four water treatment facilities, which are among the 10 largest in the US, and were built in 1856; over 500 million gallons of water are pumped to Cleveland residents daily. In the following paper I attempt to provide with an overview of the Baldwin …show more content…
In addition to the WBS and in order to calculate roughly the PEP’s costs, the PMC will be using approximate estimate. The PEP’s cost is estimated by analogy to the Morgan Water Plant Rehabilitation program, in Cleveland, OH, which has a similar scope of work and capacity (Shook Construction 2013) (Kerzner 2013, pg. 680). The total cost for the Morgan Water Plant Rehabilitation program was $26 million; the Baldwin Water Works Plan Enhancement Program is 15 percent more difficult, taking under consideration the delicate work necessary for the renovation of the historical administration building. These result in an estimated cost of $30 million for the completion of our PEP (Kezner 2013, pg. 680) (www.shookconstruction.com). Finally, the PMC identifies two types of budgets: distributed budget is defined by the man-hours an required for the achievement of the tasks and subtasks established in the WBS, and the essential materials and equipment needed (i.e. 2,500 tons of 20” by 48” ductile iron piping, 48” electrically activated valves, PLC-Based control instruments, filter medias, slate shingles, crane, drillers, concrete, iron gunnels, masonry, exterior windows); management reserve of $3 million used in case of escalations in construction workers salaries, unforeseen delays resulting during
Since Florida MIS is relatively small business focusing in part of the Tampa area the budget can still be considered low. Until the time that Florida MIS expands the budget can be kept at a minimum. To determine the budget for structuring the social media platform there needs to be budgeting in salaries, system tools, and networking.
We operate a small privately owned clinic so our extra budget requirements are less than that of some larger facilities. To change the current procedure and protocol for assessing risk, we have created a budget to learn more about how we can help prevent and handle our geriatric populations fall risks and train the community as well as our staff. We have established a budget for continuing education for our nurse practitioner, who in turn will relay that training to our medical assistants and staff in our clinic. We have also created additional tools, and patient information forms and brochures, that will require additional funds to produce.
A newly appointed finance director for Knoxtown will have many issues to review and resolve. Budget strife, reduction in service levels, loss of personnel, and reductions in benefits as well as no recent raises are disconcerting to everyone. An attempt to explain the politics and problems as well as solutions to a public budget and finance can be difficult and lengthy. There are many challenges to address as well as explanations of roles played and revenue sources. While the budgeting process is complicated, it should be understandable to everyone.
In the current business environment, the demand for project managers is ever growing. In short, project management is a provisional project constrained by time, cost and scope (A guide to the project management body of knowledge, 2013). Between the immense organization, optimization, and communication assets skilled project management brings to a project, it is easy to see why project management is a booming field of study. Furthermore, project management can be both financially and personally rewarding when long term milestones and goals come to fruition.
As the newly promoted director of student achievement for Washington, D.C Public Schools, I am fully committed to the expansion of current program offerings as well as the creation of additional programs. To achieve this, I will make use of the principles learned in my graduate budgeting course to assess the current financial situation, plan the department’s future direction, create and implement the new annual budget, and lastly, evaluate the success of the programs and the budget in preparation of repeating these steps.
Throughout the article, Barnett analyses the idea of water scarcity. She accentuates the fact that aging infrastructure hampers our ability
In the United States, utility systems (water, gas, and electric), highways, and bridges are in critical shape due to poor maintenance, adverse weather conditions, needed technological upgrades, and a lack of financial security.
The ten-year $4.0 billion Capital Improvement Program (CIP), when completed, will significantly enhance the DC Water and Sewer Authority’s (DC Water) facilities and infrastructure. The aforementioned budget reflects the continuation of major capital asset investment in programs and projects that will improve the condition of our local waterways, create clean energy, and reduce operating costs in future years. The CIP includes all mandated projects as well as rehabilitation of assets required to meet permit and other regulatory requirements. Further, the plan includes a five year Asset Management Program with $20 million of funding in the wastewater, water and sewer service areas. The purpose of this project is to fully leverage technology to operate, maintain, upgrade and dispose of assets to achieve the greatest efficiencies as well as asset cycle value.
Barnett goes onto talking about how the water systems in the United States are antiquated, worn out things. A perfect example of this is when Richard Crawford talked of the “minor controversy” (Crawford 2) of dumping sewage into the bay in San Diego back in 1885. He said “We want the very best system of sewerage that the most competent sanitary engineering skill can give us,” (Crawford 2) which was editorialized in an article in The San Diego Union – Tribune. This very early sewage system consisted of large sewage pipes constructed of creosoted wood, leading out to the sea. (Crawford 2). While Crawford was spot on about the engineering skill part, at least for the time, he mentioned that people should
I have learned about the Portland’s water system in the first of a few weeks. I have learned the Portland’s water resources, water quality management, history of water system, water transportation system, and water issues in Portland area. Now, I compare Portland’s water system to another city in the United States. I pick up Seattle’s water system because I lived in Seattle for two years before I move to Portland, and I’m interested in the Seattle’s water system. In this journal, I write about the following sections: History of Seattle’s water system, water resources, water quality management, water transportation, water issues in Seattle, and conclusion (similarities and differences between Seattle’s water system and Portland’s water system).
The Strategically Managed; Aligned; Regenerative Work Environment; and Transitional Management (SMART) and Benefits Realization Approaches (BRA) are two project integration models that offer differing approaches to project management. The goal of both models is to create relevant and practical solutions for the challenges presented in the modern business environment. In this paper, our team has evaluated both models, referencing relevant research and accessing our personal experiences to explore both the practicalities and challenges offered by the two perspectives. From this analysis, we offer our thoughts regarding which model we would select to best solve the paradox of information projects that cost huge sums of money yet failing to
Also decentralized systems are suitable for a variety of site conditions, including shallow water tables or bedrock, low-permeability soils, and small lot sizes. One of the additional benefits is that decentralized systems are also suitable for ecologically sensitive areas (where advanced treatment, such as nutrient removal or disinfection is necessary). Since centralized systems require collection of wastewater for an entire community at substantial cost, decentralized systems, when properly installed, operated and maintained, can achieve significant cost savings while recharging local aquifers and providing other water reuse opportunities close to points of wastewater generation (USEPA 1997). This benefit not only help alleviates the cost burden but also helps to improve the watershed conditions.
From an article on CBS News’s website, Big Spring’s spring went dry and put in effect the Indirect Potable Reuse Program. Big Spring is approximately 240 miles southwest of Wichita Falls. Another city who was in drought like conditions, Brownwood, started using a program similar to Wichita Falls’s reuse project. The Direct Potable Reuse Project, also known as the DPR Project helped this town in such drastic times. The DPR Project has seven steps in which it has to undergo to become successful which includes reverse osmosis in its later step. Once it has undergone all seven of the steps, the water is then pumped into raw lake water. Raw lake water is water that has come straight from the lake to the Cypress Water Plant. By the time the water is coming up the pipes of the residents’ homes, it will be half and half reused water and lake water (Steps). The water is approved so that it is the same as straight lake water. Although
The local health districts; on the other hand, work with the stipulated code of conducts (Health together, 1995). Their aim is to offer improved medical services to the locals. The budget is also divided into smaller segments for responsibility purposes. Both parties are health agencies aimed at proving improved medical services to the Australian citizens especially the poor and marginalized persons.
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