Project has a condition that says "Finish no later than X," which I have added to tasks. Count backwards and that's your starting date. If you must have something started by X date to meet the next deadline it's in there. You literally have to build this into your Gantt chart.
The latter does seem somewhat overkill for what I'm doing (especially since I'm not managing other people), but I don't mind investing some time in learning how to use it better.
Would appreciate any suggestions - either for other software or maybe better ways to do things with Project. Ideally, a system would be able to easily take account of that and reschedule appropriately. Not surprisingly, things usually take longer than planned and new tasks are added as things change. Updating in the software merely seems to add the "complete no sooner than X" constraint where no other constraint exists. Doesn't help me when my planning tool tells me I'm supposed to be working on something two weeks prior to today and fully schedules today with other tasks. everything with a key deadline), even when working on that could be rescheduled to a date prior to the constraint. However, as time passes, I can't seem to reschedule tasks that have a "complete no later than X" constraint (i.e. I've looked at Microsoft Project 2016, and setting up the initial tasks works wonderfully. (If it matters, this is in the context of academic research.) There's no way we can all coordinate on any particular system but I think it'd be tremendously helpful to have at least on my end some project management software that tells me what needs to be pushed ahead and what is not urgent at the moment. On top of that, there are binding deadlines for certain milestones. Maybe most importantly was the respect for the existing church, which has two clear facets.I'm working on a number of projects, many of which depend on other people completing tasks before I can move to the next step. While each may seem small in and of itself, the consistency and combined effect create an incredible blend of history and modern aesthetic.
The detail of the project is phenomenal and better illustrated by the images included. The final appearance and quality is a testament not only to the final finish trades, but to the care and accuracy achieved at each step in the construction process. Creative approaches were used to safely and accurately achieve construction with limited site access.
Operations on the campus spanned a wide range of hours both weekdays and weekends to capture regular services, community events, weekday preschool operations, and even local boy scout troop meetings.Ĭonstruction work on the campus addressed the demolition of the existing Hunt building, reconstruction of the new Hunt building and sub-grade parking garage, full renovation of the Child Development Center, code and life-safety upgrades to historic structures, additions to connect existing campus buildings, and outdoor playgrounds. The modern and future needs of the church translated to thoughtful, modern renovations and additions woven into the campus’ historical fabric.ĭuring the months leading up construction, the project team had carefully crafted their plans to maintain the operation and use of the church campus throughout each of the five phases of construction.
When the church partnered with OmniPlan, they set out to re-imagine the campus to support their mission to grow and support their membership both in worship services as well as community programs, such as child development and education. The final expansion to the campus footprint was seen in 1978 with the construction of the original Hunt building. Alexander Hall further expanded the church’s support and educational in 1964. The Currie Building joined the campus landscape in 1946. The next building to follow was the Wynn Chapel in 1939. The first addition in 1939 now stands as the main chapel. As Highland Park grew, so did the church campus. In 1927, the construction of the first HPPC building was completed in the Highland Park neighborhood. The architectural design by American Architect, and native Texan, Mark Lemmon brought prominence and distinction to the local landscape with buildings that looked more akin to the large cities of the East coast and Europe, than the sprawling open space of the west. There’s no denying that the Gothic revival spires of the Highland Park Presbyterian Church (HPPC) have stood as a proud cultural landmark for nearly 100 years.