IETP weekly progress report

Week 1: Initial Meeting with Group Advisor & Team Introduction

- Objective: Meet with the group advisor and introduce the team members.

- Activities:

  - Held a meeting with the assigned group advisor to discuss the overall goals and expectations of the project.

  - Introduced team members and their respective departments.

  - Discussed the importance of collaboration between departments (e.g., engineering, architecture, etc.).

  - Established initial communication channels for the group.

  - Outlined general expectations regarding project timelines, roles, and deliverables.

Week 2: Brainstorming Engineering Project Ideas Aligned with SDGs for Smart Cities

- Objective: Develop project ideas related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for a Smart City.

- Activities:

  - Engaged in brainstorming sessions to explore different engineering project ideas that align with SDGs, with a specific focus on Smart Cities.

  - Researched current trends in smart cities and identified key SDG areas such as sustainability, innovation, and infrastructure.

  - Discussed potential challenges and opportunities related to Smart Cities, such as energy efficiency, urban mobility, and data management.

  - Narrowed down ideas and listed potential projects that could positively impact urban life.

Week 3: Meeting with the Advisor & Fixing the Project Topic

- Objective: Finalize the project topic after consulting with the group advisor.

- Activities:

  - Held a meeting with the advisor to present the shortlisted project ideas.

  - Discussed the feasibility, scope, and potential impact of each idea.

  - The advisor provided valuable feedback and suggestions to refine the project topic.

  - After thorough discussion, we finalized the project topic: "Smart Waste Management System for Sustainable Urban Living."

  - Assigned roles within the team and decided on the next steps, including further research and identifying key project deliverables.

Week 4: Identifying Roles within the Project Team

- Objective: Define individual roles within the team, considering multi-disciplinary collaboration.

- Activities:

  - Met with team members from different departments (e.g., electrical engineering, civil engineering, computer science) to discuss individual skills and expertise.

  - Each member identified their role based on their department's strengths and the project requirements.

  - Team members were assigned specific tasks: 

    - Engineering design (mechanical/electrical aspects).

    - Software development (for IoT integration).

    - Research on waste management technologies.

    - Data collection and analysis (for system effectiveness).

  - Collaborated to ensure all team members understood their responsibilities and how they contribute to the success of the project.

Week 5: Submission of the Project Proposal

 Objective: Submit the formal project proposal to the advisor.

- Activities:

  - Compiled and structured the project proposal, outlining objectives, methodologies, expected outcomes, and timelines.

  - Ensured that the proposal addressed the key components of the Smart Waste Management System and its alignment with SDGs.

  - The team reviewed and refined the proposal to ensure clarity and coherence.

  - Submitted the final project proposal to the group advisor for approval.

Week 6: Identifying Bill of Materials (BoM) & Submission to Advisor

 Objective: Identify and submit the Bill of Materials (BoM) for the project.

- Activities:

  - Conducted research to identify the necessary materials and components required for the project.

  - Collaborated to prepare a detailed Bill of Materials (BoM) list, which included hardware components like sensors, IoT devices, and waste bins, as well as software tools and other resources.

  - Estimated the quantities, costs, and suppliers for each item in the BoM.

  - Submitted the Bill of Materials to the advisor for review and feedback.

Week 7: Finalizing and Verifying Prices of Materials

- Objective: Confirm and verify the prices of materials for the project.

- Activities:

  - Cross-checked the listed materials against current prices from different suppliers.

  - Reviewed pricing accuracy to ensure the project stays within budget constraints.

  - Ensured that all necessary items were included in the BoM, considering availability and delivery timelines.

  - Once all prices were verified and adjusted, submitted the final BoM with updated prices to the advisor for approval.

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