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6. Jill’s project schedule for a construction project simply states that it will take her team 29 days total to build a house – 3 days to pour a building’s foundation, 5 days to construct the building’s frame, 4 days to side the structure, 2 days to roof the structure, and 15 days to complete interior finish work. Jill’s boss has called Jill’s estimates into question. What are some ways Jill can defend her estimates?
Expert Answer
Jill can defend and justify her time estimates by further defining them. Presently she has just mentioned the number of days that will be required for activities like pouring the foundation, constructing the frame etc. What she needs to do is to list more specifically the details of each phase. For instance the 3 days of poring the building’s foundation can be subdivided into smaller phases. Each of the smaller phases should have a comprehensive list of work that needs to be completed.
Jill can also defend her estimates by providing details regarding the availability and capacity of inputs like labor and equipments. The inputs from labor and equipments are critical and will have a direct impact on the amount of time that will be taken by each phase.
