Draw a project network. (Submit a file with a maximum size of 1 MB.) (b) Identify the critical path. (Enter your answers as a comma-separated list.)       (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

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Colonial State College is considering building a new multipurpose athletic complex on campus. The complex would provide a new gymnasium for intercollegiate basketball games, expanded office space, classrooms, and intramural facilities. 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   9
C Obtain board approval A, B 12
D Select architect C 4
E Establish budget C 7
F Finalize design D, E 16
G Obtain financing E 13
H Hire contractor F, G 6
(a)
Draw a project network. (Submit a file with a maximum size of 1 MB.)
(b)
Identify the critical path. (Enter your answers as a comma-separated list.)
 
 
 
(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)
Does it appear reasonable that construction of the athletic complex could begin one year after the decision to begin the project with the site survey and initial design plans? What is the expected completion time for the project?
The expected completion time is  weeks, which is      than 1 year.
 
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