Contract Documents Tasks

Task Lists

The window to the left contains a list of tasks required to complete this phase of an architectural project, with subtasks listed below. Each task is linked to a set of associated tests, where available, that will pop up in this window when you click on a link. Click on a task to see its tests. Only tasks set in a blue font have test lists available.

Main tasks are shown in a boldface font. For general navigation, it's best to click on the boldfaced main tasks.

How to Use Task Lists

A task list lists every task required to complete a project or part of a project. Common ways to use task lists are:

• Create proposals. Copy and paste the testlist into a spreadsheet, then add a column for estimated hours to complete the task. How to do it? See copying material.
• Assign tasks. Assign tasks in weekly planning meetings using an index card for each task. See Extreme Project Management for more information about release plans and weekly planning meetings.
• Link to related tests. When you're completing a task, jump immediately to the associated set of tests. Each task has a link to its set of tests, if available.

Task List Tips

• Use this list as-is or create your own task list, based on this one.
• Task lists tell only what needs to be done, not how, not when.
• Break large tasks down into smaller tasks. No task should take more than two days. Break tasks down even further in testlists.
• List tasks in approximate sequential order. Tasks will be selected, however, on an as-needed basis. See weekly planning meeting.

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Contract Documents Task List Information

• Original post: March 26, 2004, written by Dennis V. O'Neill.
• Last revision: April 21, 2004.

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• Original post: April 6, 2004, written by Dennis V. O'Neill.
• Last revision: April 21, 2004.

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