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Assembling a Collaborative Project Team
Final Project Brief at Stage 2
Finalising the brief at the end of Stage 2 acknowledges that the iterative design
process may require changes to the brief. The Final Project Brief should be aligned
with the Concept Design that is signed off by the client at the end of Stage 2.
While the brief may not change beyond the end of Stage 2, aside from items dealt
with under the Change Control Procedure, as the level of detail contained in the
Project Information progresses it may be necessary for members of the project
team to ratify compliance with the project brief. This step requires careful
consideration depending on the contractual status of the brief. For example, if the
brief is contractual and takes precedence over the developing design information,
issues may arise at a future date if a problem occurs and the completed building
does not comply with the requirements of the Final Project Brief. This relationship
must be carefully considered and understood by all members of the project team.
The Project Budget
Understanding the Project Budget is an essential requirement at Stage 1. At its
simplest level, the Project Budget might comprise the funds available for the
construction of the project as well as the associated fees from the design team.
On more complex projects, the project lead, lead designer and cost consultant
may have to consider:
• design fees
• enabling works, such as services installations
• pre-construction preliminary costs from the contractor
• costs from a number Building Contracts
•allowances for finishes, fittings and equipment, which may not be included
in the main Building Contract
• removal and other move management costs
• maintenance during the initial occupation period
• and, occasionally, the operational costs for a period of time.
In simple terms, when developing the strategic project brief it is essential to understand
the budget that the client has available and what they expect to achieve for these
funds. A core function of Stage 0 is understanding these issues strategically. For
example, if a client requires a new 2,000 m2 college and the cost consultant advises
that £1,500 per m2 would be the typical cost for a building of this type, size and
location, the Project Budget would have to include a £3,000,000 allowance for
construction. If the proposed budget is less than this, the strategic aspects can
be addressed before design work commences.
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