Project Planning and Management on To establish a 3/4 Star Hotel for 200 rooms.

Activity Activity Description Predecessor(s) Duration

ID (Days)

A Market Research & Feasibility - 30

Study
B Land Acquisition & Legal A 45
Clearances
C Design & Architectural Planning A 60

D Financing & Loan Approvals A 40

E Site Preparation & Groundwork B, C, D 50

F Foundation Construction E 70

G Structural Work (Floors & Walls) F 180

H Roofing & Exterior Finishing G 60

I Electrical & Plumbing Works G 75

J Interior Works & Furnishing H, I 90

K Landscape & Exterior Amenities H 40

L Staffing & Training J 45

M Testing, Inspection & Final Setup J, K 30

N Hotel Launch & Operations L, M 20

The Critical Path is highlighted in Red

A -> C -> E -> F -> G -> I -> J -> L -> N.

 Explanation of how it will take the following days
Phase 1: Planning & Approvals

Activity Activity Description Duration Explanation

ID (Days)
A Market Research & 30 This involves demand analysis, competitor research, financial
Feasibility Study feasibility, and location selection. A month is reasonable as it
includes multiple consultations, surveys, and assessments.

B Land Acquisition & 45 Land purchase, obtaining zoning permits, and resolving legal
Legal Clearances documentation can be time-consuming due to bureaucratic
processes. Some delays in approvals are expected.

C Design & Architectural 60 Hiring architects, finalizing layout, structural drawings, and MEP
Planning (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) planning take time due to
multiple revisions and government approvals.

D Financing & Loan 40 Negotiating loans, securing investors, and financial structuring
Approvals require extensive paperwork and approvals from banks and funding
bodies.

Phase 2: Site Preparation & Core Construction

Activity ID Activity Description Duration (Days) Explanation
E Site Preparation & Groundwork 50 Land surveying, soil testing,
excavation, and leveling take
time depending on the land
condition, weather, and
machinery availability.
F Foundation Construction 70 The foundation is critical for
structural integrity. It involves
laying deep footings,
waterproofing, and setting
underground utilities, which
must be done with precision.
G Structural Work (Floors & Walls) 180 This is one of the longest
phases as it involves
constructing the hotel’s
framework, floors, concrete
slabs, walls, and staircases. The
complexity of a 200-room hotel
justifies this duration.
 Phase 3: Structural Completion & Utility Installations

Activity Activity Description Duration Explanation

ID (Days)
H Roofing & Exterior Finishing 60 Installing roofing, facade, waterproofing, and
insulation requires skilled labor and careful
execution.

I Electrical & Plumbing Works 75 Laying electrical wiring, plumbing, HVAC

(Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning), and
fire safety systems requires specialized teams
and coordination.

Phase 4: Interiors & Landscaping

Activity Activity Description Duration Explanation

ID (Days)
J Interior Works & Furnishing 90 Installing flooring, wall finishes, ceilings,
lighting, doors, windows, furniture, and
decorative elements takes time, as multiple
contractors work simultaneously.
K Landscape & Exterior Amenities 40 Parking areas, gardens, pathways, signage,
and entrance designs are developed in this
phase. It runs parallel to interior work but still
requires a dedicated period.

Phase 5: Final Preparations & Launch

Activity Activity Description Duration Explanation

ID (Days)
L Staffing & Training 45 Hiring, onboarding, and training hotel staff in
hospitality, housekeeping, front desk
operations, and restaurant management
require extensive planning.
M Testing, Inspection & Final Setup 30 Fire safety, electrical checks, plumbing
tests, final equipment installations, and
government inspections must be completed
before opening.
N Hotel Launch & Operations 20 A soft launch, trial operations, marketing,
and grand opening preparations take about
three weeks to ensure a smooth start.