Design System
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Implementation Timeline

Visual timeline with no ambiguity about what happens when.

90%+ → Auto-Approve75-90% → Human Review<75% → Research Needed

Key Insight: A visual timeline (Gantt chart) is worth 1000 words. Mark decision points where client input is needed.

Required Data

Timeline Structure

  • Total project duration
  • Start date (or relative)
  • Phase names and sequence
  • Parallel vs sequential work

Phase Details

  • Duration per phase
  • Key activities
  • Deliverables
  • Resources required

Milestones

  • Go/no-go decision points
  • Client approval gates
  • Key deliverable dates
  • Payment trigger events

Dependencies

  • Client responsibilities
  • External dependencies
  • Weather/site constraints
  • Permit timelines

Example Preview

Project Timeline: 12 Weeks

Project StartProject Complete

Engineering (Wk 1-2)

Procurement (Wk 2-5)

Installation (Wk 5-9)

Testing (Wk 9-11)

Handover (Wk 11-12)

1

Engineering & Design

Weeks 1-2

  • •Site survey and structural assessment
  • •Electrical design and load analysis
  • •Permit application submission
  • •Final system design approval
📍 Design Sign-off
End of Week 2
2

Procurement

Weeks 2-5

  • •Equipment ordering (panels, inverters, battery)
  • •Mounting system fabrication
  • •Logistics coordination
  • •Site preparation materials
📍 Equipment On-Site
End of Week 5
3

Installation

Weeks 5-9

  • •Mounting system installation
  • •Panel installation (908 units)
  • •Inverter and battery installation
  • •Electrical connections
📍 Physical Installation Complete
End of Week 9
4

Testing & Commissioning

Weeks 9-11

  • •System testing and safety checks
  • •Grid connection and compliance
  • •Performance verification
  • •Monitoring system activation
📍 System Operational
End of Week 11
5

Handover & Training

Weeks 11-12

  • •Staff training on monitoring
  • •Documentation handover
  • •Warranty registration
  • •Final walkthrough
📍 Project Complete
End of Week 12

Timeline Assumptions

  • !Permit approval within 10 business days
  • !Roof access available during installation
  • !Grid connection appointment secured
  • !Weather permitting (contingency: +1 week)

Quality Checklist