Create a project schedule for the construction of a multi-story RCC building with a basement for

parking, G+3 floors with three 2BHK sets on each level, a lift, and a staircase, the following
steps can be broken down in Microsoft Project.

Project Schedule Breakdown:

1. Define Major Phases:

The project can be divided into the following major phases:

1. Pre-Construction Phase:
o Site Survey & Analysis
o Soil Testing
o Architectural and Structural Design
o Approvals and Permits
o Contractor Mobilization
2. Foundation & Basement Construction:
o Excavation for Basement
o PCC (Plain Cement Concrete) for foundation
o Basement Foundation (Footings, Pile, or Raft as per design)
o Basement Walls & Slab
3. Superstructure Construction (G+3 Floors):
o Ground Floor Construction
 Columns, Beams, and Slab
o First Floor Construction
 Columns, Beams, and Slab
o Second Floor Construction
 Columns, Beams, and Slab
o Third Floor Construction
 Columns, Beams, and Slab
4. Lift Installation:
o Lift Shaft Construction
o Installation of Lift Mechanism
5. Staircase Construction:
o Formwork for Stairs
o Reinforcement & Concreting
6. Roof & Terrace Work:
o Roof Slab Casting
o Water Proofing and Drainage
7. Finishing Work:
o Internal and External Plastering
o Electrical and Plumbing Work
o Windows and Doors Installation
o Flooring and Wall Tiling
o Painting and Polishing
8. External Work:
 o Exterior Finishing
o Landscaping
o Compound Wall and Gate Installation
9. Testing & Inspection:
o Structural Safety Inspections
o Plumbing and Electrical Testing
o Finishing Inspections
10. Handover:

 Final Documentation
 Occupancy Certification

2. Create a Task List for Each Phase:

In MS Project, create a WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) where each phase will contain a
detailed list of tasks. Here's a suggested breakdown:

Pre-Construction Phase:

 Task 1: Site Survey & Soil Testing (5 days)

 Task 2: Design & Documentation (15 days)
 Task 3: Obtain Permits (10 days)
 Task 4: Mobilization of Contractors (3 days)

Foundation & Basement Construction:

 Task 1: Excavation (10 days)

 Task 2: PCC (3 days)
 Task 3: Footing/Foundation Construction (10 days)
 Task 4: Basement Walls (15 days)
 Task 5: Basement Slab (5 days)

Superstructure Construction (G+3):

For each floor, similar tasks will be repeated:

 Task 1: Columns Casting (7 days)

 Task 2: Beams & Slab (10 days)
 Task 3: Curing (7 days)
 Task 4: MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) for Floor (5 days)

Repeat the tasks for Ground, First, Second, and Third Floor.

Lift Installation:
  Task 1: Lift Shaft Construction (10 days)
 Task 2: Lift Installation (15 days)

Staircase Construction:

 Task 1: Staircase Formwork (5 days)

 Task 2: Reinforcement & Concreting (7 days)
 Task 3: Curing (5 days)

Roof Work:

 Task 1: Roof Slab Casting (7 days)

 Task 2: Water Proofing & Drainage (10 days)

Finishing Work:

 Task 1: Internal Plastering (10 days)

 Task 2: Electrical & Plumbing Installation (15 days)
 Task 3: Windows & Doors Installation (10 days)
 Task 4: Flooring & Tiling (20 days)
 Task 5: Painting (15 days)

External Work:

 Task 1: External Plaster & Finishes (10 days)

 Task 2: Compound Wall (7 days)
 Task 3: Landscaping (5 days)

Testing & Inspection:

 Task 1: Structural Inspection (3 days)

 Task 2: Plumbing & Electrical Inspection (2 days)
 Task 3: Final Finishing Inspection (2 days)

Handover:

 Task 1: Final Documentation & Handover (5 days)

3. Input Task Dependencies:

Once tasks are defined, establish dependencies to show the logical order of tasks. For instance:

 Excavation must be completed before PCC can begin.

 Ground floor columns must be completed before beam and slab work starts.
  Each floor must be completed before moving to the next.

Use Finish-to-Start (FS) dependency for most tasks.

4. Set Duration for Each Task:

Estimate the time required for each task based on industry standards and enter the duration in
MS Project.

5. Assign Resources to Tasks:

Assign resources like labor, materials, and equipment. For example:

 Labor for excavation: Excavation Team

 Equipment: Excavators, Concrete Mixers
 Material: Cement, Steel, Bricks, etc.

6. Define Milestones:

Create milestones to mark significant points in the project:

 Start of Construction
 Completion of Foundation
 Completion of Each Floor
 Completion of Structural Work
 Completion of Finishing Work
 Project Handover

7. Set Baseline:

Once all tasks, durations, and dependencies are defined, set a project baseline to track progress
during the construction process.

Example of High-Level Gantt Chart:

This would include:

 Pre-Construction: 30 days
  Foundation and Basement: 45 days
 G+3 Superstructure: 180 days (Approx. 45 days per floor)
 Lift Installation: 25 days
 Staircase Construction: 15 days
 Roof Work: 17 days
 Finishing Work: 60 days
 External Work: 20 days
 Testing & Handover: 10 days

Here’s a more detailed breakdown of how to input the schedule into MS Project, including
tasks, dependencies, durations, and resources. Follow these steps for creating a comprehensive
Gantt chart.

Steps to Input the Schedule into MS Project

1. Set Up the Project:

 Open MS Project and start a new project.

 Set your project Start Date (e.g., if you’re starting on 1st Nov 2024).
 Go to Project > Project Information and set the calendar (use a standard calendar or
customize one as per your work hours and off-days).

2. Input Major Phases and Tasks:

Phase 1: Pre-Construction Phase

1. Task 1: Site Survey & Soil Testing (5 days)

2. Task 2: Design & Documentation (15 days)
3. Task 3: Obtain Permits (10 days)
4. Task 4: Mobilization of Contractors (3 days)

 Dependencies:
o Task 2 depends on Task 1 (Finish-to-Start).
o Task 3 depends on Task 2 (Finish-to-Start).
o Task 4 depends on Task 3 (Finish-to-Start).

Phase 2: Foundation & Basement Construction

1. Task 1: Excavation (10 days)

2. Task 2: PCC (Plain Cement Concrete) (3 days)
3. Task 3: Footing/Foundation Construction (10 days)
4. Task 4: Basement Walls (15 days)
 5. Task 5: Basement Slab (5 days)

 Dependencies:
o Excavation must be completed before PCC (Task 1 → Task 2).
o Foundation work (Task 3) starts after PCC (Task 2).
o Basement Walls (Task 4) after Footing (Task 3).
o Basement Slab (Task 5) after the walls.

Phase 3: Superstructure (Ground to 3rd Floor)

1. Task 1: Ground Floor Columns Casting (7 days)

2. Task 2: Ground Floor Beams & Slab (10 days)
3. Task 3: Ground Floor Curing (7 days)
4. Task 4: MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) for Ground Floor (5 days)

(Repeat for First, Second, and Third Floors, adding tasks for each phase similarly).

 Dependencies:
o The beams and slab work should only start after the columns (Task 1 → Task 2).
o Curing and MEP work follows structural completion.

Phase 4: Lift Installation

1. Task 1: Lift Shaft Construction (10 days)

2. Task 2: Lift Installation (15 days)

 Dependencies:
o Lift installation begins after the shaft is complete (Task 1 → Task 2).

Phase 5: Staircase Construction

1. Task 1: Staircase Formwork (5 days)

2. Task 2: Reinforcement & Concreting (7 days)
3. Task 3: Curing (5 days)

 Dependencies:
o Each staircase task depends on the previous one.

Phase 6: Roof Work

1. Task 1: Roof Slab Casting (7 days)

2. Task 2: Water Proofing & Drainage (10 days)

 Dependencies:
o Water-proofing starts after slab casting is done (Task 1 → Task 2).

Phase 7: Finishing Work

 1. Task 1: Internal Plastering (10 days)
2. Task 2: Electrical & Plumbing Installation (15 days)
3. Task 3: Windows & Doors Installation (10 days)
4. Task 4: Flooring & Tiling (20 days)
5. Task 5: Painting (15 days)

 Dependencies:
o Internal plastering comes before electrical/plumbing.
o Windows/doors follow once internal plastering is done, and so on.

Phase 8: External Work

1. Task 1: External Plaster & Finishes (10 days)

2. Task 2: Compound Wall (7 days)
3. Task 3: Landscaping (5 days)

Phase 9: Testing & Inspection

1. Task 1: Structural Inspection (3 days)

2. Task 2: Plumbing & Electrical Inspection (2 days)
3. Task 3: Final Finishing Inspection (2 days)

Phase 10: Handover

1. Task 1: Final Documentation & Handover (5 days)

3. Set Task Dependencies:

For each task, define dependencies based on the logical flow of construction:

 Go to Predecessors column in MS Project and input the task number that should finish
before the next task starts.
o For example, the Basement Walls task (Task 4) depends on the
Footing/Foundation task (Task 3), so enter 3FS in the predecessor column for
Task 4.

4. Assign Durations:

Assign durations (in days) to each task based on the project schedule described above.

5. Assign Resources:

 Go to Resource Sheet in MS Project.

 Define resources like:
o Labor (Excavation Team, Concrete Team, etc.)
 o Materials (Cement, Steel, Bricks)
o Equipment (Excavators, Cranes)
 Assign these resources to relevant tasks by clicking on the task, then going to the
Resource Name column and selecting the appropriate resource.

6. Set Milestones:

Add milestones by selecting tasks without duration (duration set to 0 days). Some suggested
milestones:

 Start of Construction (e.g., after site mobilization)

 Completion of Foundation
 Completion of Each Floor
 Roof Slab Completion
 Finishing Work Completion
 Final Handover

7. Assign Costs (Optional):

You can enter costs for each resource by adding costs in the Resource Sheet and then
calculating task costs automatically based on the resources used and time duration.

8. Review and Finalize the Schedule:

 Adjust durations, dependencies, and resources based on reality.

 Set a baseline (Project → Set Baseline) once you're satisfied with the schedule.
 Track progress during construction by updating task completion.

Example Gantt Chart (Summary):

Task Name Duration Start Finish Predecessors

Pre-Construction Phase 33 days 01-Nov-2024 04-Dec-2024
Site Survey & Soil Testing 5 days 01-Nov-2024 05-Nov-2024
Design & Documentation 15 days 06-Nov-2024 21-Nov-2024 1FS
Obtain Permits 10 days 22-Nov-2024 03-Dec-2024 2FS
Mobilization of Contractors 3 days 04-Dec-2024 06-Dec-2024 3FS
Foundation & Basement Construction 43 days 07-Dec-2024 29-Jan-2025
 Task Name Duration Start Finish Predecessors
Excavation 10 days 07-Dec-2024 17-Dec-2024 4FS
PCC 3 days 18-Dec-2024 21-Dec-2024 5FS
Footing/Foundation Construction 10 days 22-Dec-2024 02-Jan-2025 6FS
Basement Walls 15 days 03-Jan-2025 18-Jan-2025 7FS

Conclusion:

This approach helps to organize and manage construction activities effectively. In MS Project,
you can continuously update the status of tasks, view the Gantt chart, and ensure resources are
managed optimally to avoid delays.

To efficiently allocate manpower, materials, and machinery for your multistoried RCC
building project, here's a breakdown based on the construction phases and their respective tasks.
The allocations will ensure proper resource management and timely execution.

Manpower, Material, and Machine Allocations

1. Pre-Construction Phase

Task Manpower Materials Machinery/Equipment

Surveyor (1),
Site Survey & Soil
Geotechnical Engineer N/A Total Station, Borehole Rig
Testing
(1)
Design & Architects (1), Structural Design Software
Computers, Printers
Documentation Engineer (1) (AutoCAD, etc.)
Office Equipment (Fax,
Obtain Permits Project Manager (1) N/A
Internet)
Mobilization of Contractor (1), Site
N/A N/A
Contractors Supervisor (1)

2. Foundation & Basement Construction

Task Manpower Materials Machinery/Equipment

Laborers (10),
Excavators, Trucks,
Excavation Excavation Supervisor N/A
Earthmovers
(1)
PCC (Plain Cement Masons (5), Laborers Cement, Sand, Concrete Mixer, Shovels,
Concrete) (10) Aggregates Wheelbarrows
Steel Fixers (8),
Footing/Foundation Cement, Steel, Concrete Mixer, Rebar
Masons (5), Laborers
Construction Aggregates Cutter/Bender
(10)
Basement Walls Bricklayers (5), Steel Cement, Bricks, Crane for Material Lifting
 Task Manpower Materials Machinery/Equipment
Fixers (5), Laborers
Steel
(8)
Masons (6), Steel
Cement, Sand, Concrete Mixer, Rebar
Basement Slab Fixers (6), Laborers
Reinforced Steel Bender
(10)

3. Superstructure (G+3)

Ground Floor Columns & Slab Construction

Task Manpower Materials Machinery/Equipment

Steel Fixers (8), Masons Steel, Cement,
Column Casting Rebar Cutter, Concrete Mixer
(4), Laborers (10) Concrete
Beams & Slab Masons (5), Steel Fixers Cement, Sand, Concrete Mixer, Scaffolding,
Construction (6), Laborers (12) Steel Ladders
Curing Laborers (8) Water Hose Pipes, Water Tank
MEP (Mechanical, Electricians (3), Wires,
Drills, Pipe Cutters
Electrical, Plumbing) Plumbers (3) Conduits, Pipes

(Repeat the same pattern for First, Second, and Third Floors.)

4. Lift Installation

Task Manpower Materials Machinery/Equipment

Lift Shaft Steel Fixers (4), Masons (4), Scaffolding, Concrete
Cement, Steel
Construction Laborers (8) Mixer
Pre-fabricated
Lift Installation Lift Technicians (4) Cranes, Drills, Wrenches
Lift Kit

Suggested Lift Make and Model:

 Lift Manufacturer: OTIS or Schindler

 Model: OTIS Gen2 Comfort (for a residential building)
 Specifications:
o Capacity: 6-8 persons (480-630 kg)
o Speed: 1.0 m/s
o Dimensions: Standard for a 2 BHK floor area

5. Staircase Construction
 Task Manpower Materials Machinery/Equipment
Plywood,
Staircase Formwork Carpenters (4), Laborers (5) Cutting Tools, Hammer
Steel
Reinforcement & Steel Fixers (4), Masons (4), Cement, Rebar Cutter, Concrete
Concreting Laborers (5) Steel Mixer
Curing Laborers (4) Water Hose Pipes

6. Roof Work

Task Manpower Materials Machinery/Equipment

Roof Slab Masons (6), Steel Fixers Cement, Reinforcement Concrete Mixer, Rebar
Casting (8), Laborers (10) Steel Bender
Water Proofing Waterproofing Specialist Water-proofing
N/A
& Drainage (3), Laborers (4) Membrane, Cement

7. Finishing Work

Task Manpower Materials Machinery/Equipment

Masons (5), Laborers
Internal Plastering Cement, Sand Trowels, Buckets
(8)
Electrical & Plumbing Electricians (4), Wires, Conduits,
Drills, Pipe Cutters
Installation Plumbers (3) Plumbing Pipes
Windows & Doors Carpenters (3), Wooden Frames,
Hammer, Drills
Installation Laborers (4) Doors, Glass
Tile Layers (4), Tiles, Adhesives,
Flooring & Tiling Tile Cutter, Grout Mixer
Laborers (6) Cement
Painters (4), Laborers
Painting Paint, Primer Paint Brushes, Rollers
(4)

8. External Work

Task Manpower Materials Machinery/Equipment

External Plaster & Masons (6), Laborers Cement, Sand, Scaffolding, Concrete
Finishes (8) Paint Mixer
Compound Wall Masons (4), Laborers Bricks, Cement,
Trowels, Shovels
Construction (5) Sand
Gardeners (3), Grass, Plants,
Landscaping N/A
Laborers (4) Fertilizer

9. Testing & Inspection

 Task Manpower Materials Machinery/Equipment
Structural Inspection Engineer (1) N/A NDT Equipment (if needed)
Plumbing & Electrical Plumber (1), Electrician Testing Tools (Multimeter,
N/A
Inspection (1) etc.)
Architect (1), Supervisor
Final Finishing Inspection N/A N/A
(1)

Conclusion:

This detailed allocation of manpower, materials, and machinery for each phase of the project will
ensure efficient management of resources. You can now input this into MS Project to track
usage and optimize the schedule and cost allocations.

Here's a detailed cost estimation for the manpower, materials, and machinery required for your
multistoried RCC building project. The costs are indicative based on standard rates in India, and
they may vary based on location, time, and specific suppliers.

Cost Estimation for Manpower, Materials, and Machinery

1. Pre-Construction Phase

Manpower Cost Materials Cost Machinery Cost Total Cost

Task
(INR/day) (INR) (INR/day) (INR)
Site Survey & Soil Surveyor: ₹2,500/day, Total Station:
N/A ₹10,000
Testing Engineer: ₹3,500/day ₹4,000/day
Architect: ₹3,500/day, Design
Design & Computer:
Structural Engineer: Software: ₹18,800
Documentation ₹800/day
₹4,500/day ₹10,000
Office
Permits & Legal Project Manager:
N/A Equipment: ₹4,000
Documentation ₹3,500/day
₹500/day
Mobilization of
Contractor: ₹5,000/day N/A N/A ₹5,000
Contractors

2. Foundation & Basement Construction

Machinery Total
Manpower Cost
Task Materials Cost (INR) Cost Cost
(INR/day)
(INR/day) (INR)
Excavation Laborers: ₹500/day N/A Excavator: ₹21,000
each, Supervisor: ₹15,000/day
 Machinery Total
Manpower Cost
Task Materials Cost (INR) Cost Cost
(INR/day)
(INR/day) (INR)
₹1,000/day
Cement: ₹7,000/ton,
Masons: ₹600/day Concrete
PCC (Plain Cement Sand: ₹2,000/ton,
each, Laborers: Mixer: ₹38,500
Concrete) Aggregates:
₹500/day ₹1,500/day
₹1,500/ton
Steel Fixers: ₹700/day Cement: ₹7,000/ton,
Footing/Foundation each, Masons: Steel: ₹55/kg, Rebar Cutter:
₹85,000
Construction ₹600/day, Laborers: Aggregates: ₹1,500/day
₹500/day ₹1,500/ton
Bricklayers: ₹600/day Bricks: ₹6/piece,
Crane:
Basement Walls each, Laborers: Steel: ₹55/kg, ₹92,000
₹4,000/day
₹500/day Cement: ₹7,000/ton
Masons: ₹600/day
Concrete
each, Steel Fixers: Cement: ₹7,000/ton,
Basement Slab Mixer: ₹86,500
₹700/day, Laborers: Steel: ₹55/kg
₹1,500/day
₹500/day

3. Superstructure (G+3)
Ground Floor Columns & Slab Construction

Materials Cost Machinery Total Cost

Task Manpower Cost (INR/day)
(INR) Cost (INR/day) (INR)
Steel Fixers: ₹700/day each, Steel: ₹55/kg,
Rebar Cutter:
Column Casting Masons: ₹600/day each, Cement: ₹72,000
₹1,500/day
Laborers: ₹500/day ₹7,000/ton
Masons: ₹600/day each, Steel: ₹55/kg,
Beams & Slab Scaffolding:
Steel Fixers: ₹700/day, Cement: ₹80,000
Construction ₹500/day
Laborers: ₹500/day ₹7,000/ton
Water (Estimate: Hose Pipes:
Curing Laborers: ₹500/day each ₹12,000
₹2,000 total) ₹500/day
MEP (Mechanical, Wiring:
Electricians: ₹700/day,
Electrical, ₹50/meter, Pipes: Drills: ₹500/day ₹35,000
Plumbers: ₹600/day
Plumbing) ₹100/meter

(Repeat the same cost pattern for First, Second, and Third Floors.)

4. Lift Installation
 Materials Cost Machinery Cost Total Cost
Task Manpower Cost (INR/day)
(INR) (INR/day) (INR)
Steel Fixers: ₹700/day, Steel: ₹55/kg,
Lift Shaft Scaffolding:
Masons: ₹600/day, Laborers: Cement: ₹60,000
Construction ₹500/day
₹500/day ₹7,000/ton
Lift Kit:
Lift Technicians: ₹3,000/day Crane:
Lift Installation ₹6,00,000 (OTIS ₹6,20,000
each ₹4,000/day
Gen2)

5. Staircase Construction

Materials Cost Machinery Cost Total Cost

Task Manpower Cost (INR/day)
(INR) (INR/day) (INR)
Staircase Carpenters: ₹600/day each, Plywood: ₹50/sq. Cutting Tools:
₹45,000
Formwork Laborers: ₹500/day each ft, Steel: ₹55/kg ₹1,000/day
Steel Fixers: ₹700/day, Cement:
Reinforcement & Concrete Mixer:
Masons: ₹600/day each, ₹7,000/ton, Steel: ₹65,000
Concreting ₹1,500/day
Laborers: ₹500/day ₹55/kg
Water (Estimate: Hose Pipes:
Curing Laborers: ₹500/day each ₹8,000
₹1,000 total) ₹500/day

6. Roof Work

Materials Cost Machinery Cost Total Cost

Task Manpower Cost (INR/day)
(INR) (INR/day) (INR)
Masons: ₹600/day, Steel
Roof Slab Cement: ₹7,000/ton, Concrete Mixer:
Fixers: ₹700/day, Laborers: ₹75,000
Casting Steel: ₹55/kg ₹1,500/day
₹500/day
Waterproofing Specialist: Water-proofing
Water Proofing
₹1,500/day, Laborers: Membrane: N/A ₹35,000
& Drainage
₹500/day ₹150/sq. m

7. Finishing Work

Manpower Cost Machinery Cost Total Cost

Task Materials Cost (INR)
(INR/day) (INR/day) (INR)
Masons: ₹600/day each, Cement: ₹7,000/ton, Trowels:
Internal Plastering ₹50,000
Laborers: ₹500/day each Sand: ₹2,000/ton ₹500/day
Electrical &
Electricians: ₹700/day, Wires: ₹50/meter,
Plumbing Drills: ₹500/day ₹40,000
Plumbers: ₹600/day Pipes: ₹100/meter
Installation
Windows & Doors Carpenters: ₹600/day Wooden Frames: Hammer, Drill: ₹70,000
 Manpower Cost Machinery Cost Total Cost
Task Materials Cost (INR)
(INR/day) (INR/day) (INR)
each, Laborers: ₹700/piece, Glass:
Installation ₹500/day
₹500/day each ₹400/sq.m
Tile Layers: ₹600/day, Tiles: ₹250/sq.m, Tile Cutter:
Flooring & Tiling ₹80,000
Laborers: ₹500/day Adhesives: ₹50/kg ₹500/day
Painters: ₹500/day, Paint: ₹200/liter, Brushes:
Painting ₹50,000
Laborers: ₹400/day each Primer: ₹150/liter ₹100/day

8. External Work

Manpower Cost Materials Cost Machinery Cost Total Cost

Task
(INR/day) (INR) (INR/day) (INR)
External Plaster & Masons: ₹600/day each, Cement: ₹7,000/ton, Scaffolding:
₹45,000
Finishes Laborers: ₹500/day Sand: ₹2,000/ton ₹500/day
Compound Wall Masons: ₹600/day each, Bricks: ₹6/piece, Trowels:
₹30,000
Construction Laborers: ₹500/day each Cement: ₹7,000/ton ₹500/day
Gardeners: ₹500/day, Grass: ₹50/sq.m,
Landscaping N/A ₹20,000
Laborers: ₹400/day Plants: ₹200 each

9. Testing & Inspection

Manpower Cost Materials Cost Machinery Cost Total Cost

Task
(INR/day) (INR) (INR/day) (INR)
NDT Equipment:
Structural Inspection Engineer: ₹3,500/day N/A ₹5,500
₹2,000/day
Plumbing & Plumber: ₹600/day, Testing Tools:
N/A ₹2,300
Electrical Inspection Electrician: ₹700/day ₹1,000/day
Final Finishing Architect: ₹3,500/day,
N/A N/A ₹5,000
Inspection Supervisor: ₹1,500/day

Total Estimated Cost Breakdown

1. Manpower Costs: Approximately ₹5,00,000 - ₹6,00,000

2. Material Costs: Approximately ₹10,00,000 - ₹12,00,000
3. Machinery Costs: Approximately ₹2,00,000 - ₹2,50,000

The total estimated cost for the entire project is ₹17,00,000 - ₹20,00,000, depending on
variations in labor rates, material prices, and machine rental costs.