Memorial College is considering building a new multipurpose athletic complex on campus. The following activities would have to be undertaken before construction can begin. ActivityDescriptionImmediatePredecessorTime(weeks)ASurvey building site 7BDevelop initial design 10CObtain board approvalA, B13DSelect architectC3EEstablish budgetC5FFinalize designD, E14GObtain financingE11HHire contractorF, G9 (a)Draw a project network. (b)Identify the critical path. (c)Develop the activity schedule for the project.ActivityEarliestStartLatestStartEarliestFinishLatestFinishSlackA B C D E F G H (d) What is the expected completion time for the project? The expected completion time is weeks

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Memorial College is considering building a new multipurpose athletic complex on campus. The following activities would have to be undertaken before construction can begin.

Activity	Description	Immediate Predecessor	Time (weeks)
A	Survey building site		7
B	Develop initial design		10
C	Obtain board approval	A, B	13
D	Select architect	C	3
E	Establish budget	C	5
F	Finalize design	D, E	14
G	Obtain financing	E	11
H	Hire contractor	F, G	9

(a)

Draw a project network.

(b)

Identify the critical path.

(c)

Develop the activity schedule for the project.

Activity	Earliest Start	Latest Start	Earliest Finish	Latest Finish	Slack
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H

(d) What is the expected completion time for the project?

The expected completion time is weeks

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