The Life Cycle on almost any project is approximately the same. The time span may be somewhat longer on some that others: the life of a roman sewer is likely to be longer than the life of a moon probe.

What is certain is that all projects have the following attributes:

• A need is realised,
• A solution is proposed, discussed and prepared,
• The solution is implemented - built,
• The project is comissioned - thats is put into a operable state deliverable to its owner,
• The project "operates" - flows or flies ... and is maintained as needed,
• The project ends - dismantled or burns up.

Please see the Project Life Cycle White Paper