In the Construction Phase of the project, we (CFS Consulting Group and the customer) build
the proposed system. These activities include development of required custom components,
setup and implementation of "off-the-shelf" components, integration of the components and
testing of the system.
Construction Phase Activities
- Custom software component development
- Component and system test plan development
- Design and implement change control process
- Develop installation and implementation plan
- Develop end-user, system, and source code documentation
- Create application management documentation
- Perform unit (component) testing
- Perform system integration testing
- Perform end-user acceptance testing
- Assess product releases (alpha, beta, etc.) against acceptance criteria
Construction Phase Deliverables
- Functional application
- End-user Documentation
- System and source code documentation
- Application management documentation
- System installation and implementation plan
Construction Phase Key Factors for Success
- Stability of the software components both custom and "off-the-shelf"
- Stability of the software and hardware infrastructure
- Stability of the fully integrated system
- Adoption readiness of stakeholders
- Customer's ability to participate in and meet the project milestones
- Anticipated expenditures remain within project budget estimates
- Development and deployment schedules remain within time-line estimates
