Development / Project Briefs Flashcards
When is project commencement typically?
Project commencement would typically be at RIBA stage 0 “Strategic Definition” where the client outlines their requirement for the project in a statement.
What key stakeholders that you would want to be involved in a briefing meeting?
The client representative, Building manager, leasing agent, architect, services engineer.
What information is typically included within a project brief?
Project Overview, Key client objectives, outline programme, high level scope of work.
What importance does the brief have on programme, scope and budget?
The brief will outline the client’s high level expectations relevant to these areas which will then be developed through the RIBA design stages.
Post briefing, what inputs would you typically require from stakeholders?
Engagement would decrease post-briefing however semi-regular check points would still be required with stakeholders such as building manager to ensure design is being suitably progressed.
What is a stakeholder?
An individual or party with an interest in the works.
What consultants form a typical project team?
- Architect
- Quantity Surveyor
- Services Engineer
- Structural Engineer
- AV Consultant
How does a project brief help manage a clients expectations?
The project brief will relay the client requirements back to them. I would then request the clients sign off against the brief to ensure they are comfortable that the brief addresses their perceived needs.
At what points in the project would you likely refer back to the project brief?
Approaching or at the close of each RIBA design stage to ensure that the design in being progressed in accordance with the brief.
Do you typically write the project brief?
I would typically write the project brief on the projects I am involved with.
In your role do you typically prepare the employer’s requirements?
I would not prepare all of the employer’s requirements however I would have involvement in preparing the project brief.
Could you please provide some examples of the client objectives in your Cat A+ refurbishment of 200 Aldersgate?
The key client objective was programme, to return the space quickly to the market. Cost and quality were important also however.
How would you typically consult with project stakeholders?
I would arrange regular meetings with each stakeholder during briefing. Through the remainder of the project I would have monthly (roughly) checkpoints.
What wider aspirations would need to be accounted for within the brief?
Sustainability aspirations, Wellness, health and safety.
What do you define as close communication?
Regular communication in the form of emails, meetings and phone calls.
Why did you not hold weekly project meetings in your Cat A+ refurbishment of 200 Aldersgate?
The other meeting was used to hold a design team workshop with the contractor. The project was on a larger scale and less fast moving so weekly was not required.
What is an example of a key item that needed to be reviewed as part of workshops?
Services validation findings, Joinery setting out.
How did stakeholders attendance at meetings facilitate decisions being made?
When issuing a recommendation to the client, I was able to confirm that all stakeholders were in agreement with the approach. The clients attendance also allowed fir less explanation when it came to decision making stage.
Why is addressing project issues proactively important?
If addressed proactively then this will provide the best chance of programme delay and cost increase being mitigated.
What issues does reactive decision making present?
Long decision making timescales and ultimately programme delay / additional cost.