1. CONSTRUCTION OF GSM BASE STATION
& TOWER FOR REGTel , CANADA
PROJECT MANAGER
SULEMAN MUHAMMED BASHIRU
PROJECT TEAM MEMBERS
OGUNYALE DAYO STEPHEN
ABOABAAKINTUNDE
ALMOTHANA DAWOUD
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2. Overview
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3. The Need
Map Of Regina, SK, Canada
Source: Google Earth
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4. JUSTIFICATION
OPPORTUNITY
• Number of Students
and Staff on Campus
are in excess of
12,000
• About 7000 REGTel
customers currently
reside within the
campus
PROBLEM
• Experiencing
congestion at REG-03 &
REGTel -08 between 10
am – 4 pm (peak
utilisation)
• 18% Reduction in
Number Customers
since January, 2015
REVENUE
• Upon Completion, the
project can generate
$384,000 monthly ($40 x
9600 customers).
• Considering running cost
and administrative
expenses, the payback
period is expected to be two
(2) years
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5. Project Objectives
● Provide competitive quality of services for
existing and potential customers within the
university and its environs.
● To decongest REGTel-03 site located west of
University of Regina and REGTel-08 located north of
University of Regina by 40% and 30% respectively.
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6. Project Objectives Contd.
● Provide opportunity to justify REGTel sales drive.
Sales can be increased by at least 19 percent within
the university community.
● To serve as a hub site and back up site for REGTel-03
and REGTel-08.
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7. Constraints
Bulk of the tools used will be rented
Storage of Materials
Scheduling the arrival of materials to maximise storage space
Training of Adhoc staff
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8. Assumptions
Acquire licenses to build from Authorities
The project was planned & should be tracked at an activity
level
Duration estimation was done based on availability of
resources
It is the responsibility of the project manager to ensure that
progress is made per established plans
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9. Acceptance Criteria
All cables from tower top to the shelter will be channelled through
cable tray
Earthing value of the site must not exceed 4.7 Ohms
Steel Reinforcement must be grade 50 deformed bars and
shall be covered with concrete overlay of minimum thickness of
75mm
The Intensity of the Aviation warning light should not be below 10
Candela
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10. Acceptance Criteria Contd.
Tower should be painted with one coat of primer and two coats of
red/white enamel paint
Earth/Soil compaction ratio should be maintained during backfilling
The Shelter should have proper anti-static flooring and straps
All edges of slabs and tower base must be bevelled at 45 degrees
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11. Project Organization Chart
Executive Director
{James Peters}
Engineering
Management &
Administration
Lawyers
Human Resource
Officer
Supply &
Procurement
Procurement
Officers
Project
Coordinator
Project Manager
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12. Engineering
Electrical
Engineer
Civil
Engineer
Laborers
CAD
Technicians
Riggers
Rebar
Workers
Carpenters
RF
Engineer
Microwave
Engineer
Project Organization Chart
Contd.
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13. Project Scope
Scope
Planning
Design
Supply of
Materials
Project
Implementation
& Control
Site Testing &
Commissioning
Procurement
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14. High Level Requirements
Site
Selection
 Site Survey
 Site Purchase
 Soil Test
Civil Works
 Mobilisation to
site
 Excavation
 Reinforcement
 Formwork
 Casting
 Tower Rigging
Installation
 Electrical Installation
 Microwave Installation
 RF Installation
 Access Control
 Base Station
Commissioning
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15. WBS SUMMARY
1.0 Construction
1.1 Site survey & Designs
1.1.1 Site Survey & Selection
1.1.2 Soil Test
1.1.3 Design Drawings
1.2 Civil works
1.2.1 Marking Out & Measurement
1.2.2 Excavating
1.2.3 Foundation for Tower
1.2.4 Erecting Tower
1.3 Site preparations
1.3.1 Supply of Temporary Water, Shelter, Power
2.0 Installation and Testing
2.1 Electrical Installation
2.1.1 Earthing of site
2.1.2 Aviation Warning Light
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16. WBS SUMMARY Contd.
2.2 RF/ Microwave Installation
2.2.1 RF Installation
2.2.2 Microwave Instation
2.3 Acceptance Testing and Commissioning
2.3.1 Base Station Commissioning & Testing
2.3.2 Site on Air
3.0 Procurement/Supply of Materials
3.1 Procurement
3.2 Supply and Transportation of Materials
4.0 Management and Administration
4.1 Project Management
4.2 Permits
4.2.1 Building Permit
4.2.2 Frequency Reuse Permit
4.2.3 Public Safety Permit
4.3 Adhoc Staff recruitment
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17. Project Stakeholders
 Project Sponsor, Executive Management
 Project Team
 City of Regina
 Government Agencies
 University of Regina Authorities
 Canada Transport Civil Aviation Authority
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18. Risk Categories
Technical
 Nature of Soil
Human Resource
 Absenteeism &
Sick calls
 Workplace
accident/hazards
 Resignation
External
 Land litigation
 Delay in
Licensing, Permit
Approvals
 Unfavorable
Weather
condition.
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19. Risk Categories
Cost
 Inflation
 Material Storage
 Delay in
Funding
Schedule
 Delay in Supply of
Material
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20. Risk Assessment Matrix
Risks Impact Degree of
Impact
Probability of
Occurrence
Response
Plan and Risk
Owner
Delay in
Licensing, Permit
Approval
• Delay the
starting date.
• Delay the
schedule.
High Medium Follow up on the
licensing office to
know the updates
(PM & Legal)
Workplace
incident and
Hazards
Reduce skilled
workers
availability
High Medium • Acquire PPEs
• Train team on
those PPEs
(HSE)
Inflation Increase the
project budget
High Low Purchase critical
materials ASAP
(Procure Finance)
Delay in material
supply
Extend project
schedule and
budget
Medium Medium Always check
inventory level
(Supply Chain
Officer)
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21. Project Schedule Summary
 Project duration is 217 days
 Project Start date is 18th April 2016
 Project Finish date is 14th February
2017
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22. Milestones Schedule
Milestone 1
Site Survey
& Design
• August 22,
2016
Milestone 2
Permits &
Licensing
• September 14,
2016
Milestone 3
Procurement
& Payment
• October 12,
2016
Milestone 4
Adhoc Staff &
Recruitment
Milestone 5
Supply &
Transportation
of Materials
• October
21, 2016
November
3, 2016
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23. Milestones Schedule Contd
Milestone 6
Civil Works
• January 2,
2017
Milestone 7
Electrical
Installation
• January 13,
2017
Milestone 8
RF &
Microwave
Installation
• January
13, 2017
Milestone 9
Testing
Milestone 10
Acceptance
Testing &
Commissionin
g
January 18,
2017
January
20 2017
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24. Project Summary –Cost Estimates
Work Package Labour Cost ($) Material Cost ($)
Site Survey & Design 79,160 32,105
Permit & Licensing 7,112 12,663.6
Site Preparation 1,120 25,760
Procurement and
Payment
33,392 231,675
Adhoc Staff
Recruitment
6,360 300
Supply/Transportatio
n of materials
15,600 13,850
Civil Work 39,760 20,960
Electrical Installation 10,484 8,250
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25. Project Summary – Cost
Estimates Contd.
Work Package Labour Cost ($) Material Cost ($)
RF & Microwave
Installation
3,144 58,400
Testing 2,032 3,500
Site landscaping 2,820 -
Acceptance Testing &
Commissioning Total
1,088 -
Project closing 81,680 -
Total 283,752 407,463.60
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26. Project Cost Baseline
BAC = $691,215.60
Cost Baseline:
$793,215.60
Available Budget :
$950,000
Project Cost
Baseline
$793,215.60
Labor Cost
$283,752
Material Cost
$407,463.60
Contingency
Reserves
$102,000
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27. Cumulative Budgeted Cost
0
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800,000
Cumulative Budget Cost ($)
Cumulative Budget Cost ($)
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28. Change
Management
Change Control Board,
CCB, is chaired by Project
Sponsor, James Peters
Any change to project
scope, cost or schedule
must meet CCB’s approval
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29. Change
Management
Contd.
Change request will be
logged in the change
control register
The request should be
tracked through to
completion whether
approved or not
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30. Change
Management
Contd.
If a change is approved
by the CCB, the project
manager will update and
re-baseline project
documentation as
necessary
Changes are
communicated to the
team and stakeholders
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31. Change
Management Steps
Identify the
Need for
Change
• Any Stakeholder
Log in the
change
Register
• Project Manager
Evaluate
the
Change
• Project Manager
• Requester
• Project Team
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32. Change
Management
Steps Contd.
Submit
Change
Request to,
CCB
• Project Manager
CCB
Approval
• CCB
• Project Manager
Implement
Change
• Project Manager
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33. Lessons Learnt
Withdrawal of Team Member
Adopt Progressive Elaboration
Delegation of Duties
Regular Engagement of Stakeholders
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34. Appendix
 Analysis of Schedule for the project
 Contact: sulemamu@uregina.ca
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35. Thanks For Your Attention
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