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A program manager is responsible for constructing a US$50 million building. Management suggests it will take three years to complete. The program manager can select a design-build option to optimize the construction schedule to 1.5 years. However, heavy demand for steel is causing price increases and delivery delays. If this trend continues, it could take as long as 4.5 years to complete construction. You learn that a new technology can yield a definitive delivery schedule of 1.25 years.
What is the expected time of delivery?
Suggested Answer: B
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13 comments · newest first
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Thaddeus
1 year ago
1.50 years is more realistic considering all factors.
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Leota
1 year ago
Wait, 1.25 years? That sounds too optimistic!
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Aaron
1 year ago
But what about the steel delays? Could push it longer.
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Vi
1 year ago
Definitely agree, 1.25 years seems right!
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Felton
1 year ago
I think the new tech makes it 1.25 years.
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Nobuko
1 year ago
I’m a bit confused about how the heavy demand for steel impacts the expected time. Shouldn't the new technology override that?
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Rebeca
1 year ago
This reminds me of a practice question where we had to weigh different delivery times. I feel like 1.50 years might be a safe bet considering the steel delays.
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Ayesha
1 year ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I think the definitive delivery schedule of 1.25 years is the best option here.
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Macy
1 year ago
I remember that the design-build option was supposed to optimize the schedule, but I think the new technology really changes things.
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Elouise
1 year ago
Hmm, this is a classic question that often comes up on exams. I'm pretty confident I know the answer, but I'll double-check my notes just to be sure.
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Caitlin
1 year ago
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Julieta
1 year ago
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Bulah
1 year ago
I would go with "Block" because it sounds like it's about preventing unauthorized access, but that doesn't really fit this scenario, does it?