(TCO E) Resource Allocation and Leveling The following data were obtained from a project to expand a school.

The contractor has access to the listed quantity of machines of each type available at the listed cost. The operations cannot be split. Additional equipment can be rented at a 50% cost premium if needed.

(a) Identify any resource conflicts in the above project. State the activities involved, the time frame of the conflict(s), the resources in conflict, and the quantity of resources involved.

(b) What is the least-cost method of resolving the conflict(s), assuming the project duration must not be extended? What additional cost, if any, will be incurred? (Points : 25)