3 - Development and Project Briefs

Question 1

What is a business case?

Answer 1

The rationale behind the implementation of a project.

Question 2

When is a business case done and what should it include?

Answer 2

Starts out the outset and develops with the project. It should include:

• Reasons, business drivers, vision etc.
• Required outcomes
• Potential options
• Objective and subjective considerations

When it develops, feasibility and cost analysis can be added.

Question 3

What is the difference between a Business Case and a Feasibility Study?

Answer 3

Business case sets out the rationale for the project, whereas a feasibility study assesses how feasible it is.

Question 4

What is a Feasibility Study and what does it contain?

Answer 4

• Assessment of whether a project is feasible. Would contain:
• Summary of Client Brief and Business Case
• Assumptions/exclusions
• Risks and Constraints
• Site appraisal
• Option comparison
• Opportunities
• Outline programme
• Commercial analysis
• Conclusion

Question 5

At what RIBA stage should a feasibility study be done?

Answer 5

RIBA 1 - Preparation and Briefing

Question 6

At what RIBA stage should a Business Case be done?

Answer 6

RIBA 0 - Strategic Definition. But it should be a working document all the way through.

Question 7

What is a Development Appraisal?

Answer 7

An assessment of the total development costs to look at overall profitability - supposed to answer the question ‘is it worth it?’

Question 8

What is a Strategic Brief? How is it different to a Client Brief? How are they both different to a Project Brief?

Answer 8

• SB comes at RIBA 0 which and sets the strategic context. Such as ‘we’re setting up an online shop’
• CB then comes next (still RIBA 0) and sets out what specifically they’re looking for out of the project. Such as ‘A new website’.
• PB then comes in RIBA 1 which sets out the more specific requirements of that project. I.e. A new website, by X time, with Z functionaility.

Question 9

What is the Key Document at the end of RIBA 0? What does it allow you do?

Answer 9

• Client Brief

- Appoint the PM/CM consultant team

Question 10

What are the Key Documents at the end of RIBA 1?

Answer 10

• Project Brief
• PEP
• Appoint the professional team

Question 11

What is a PEP and when is it done?

Answer 11

• Done at end of RIBA1
• Sets out the delivery execution plan of the project including:
• Who’s who
• Key requirements
• Constraints and risks
• Stakeholders
• Procedures to be followed such as change control and escalation
• Reporting requirements
• RACI

Should be maintained and updated throughout, and approved by the Client!

Question 12

What tools can assist in developing a Project or Client Brief?

Answer 12

• PESTLE
• MOSCOW
• Initial programmes

Question 13

What are the RIBA stages?

Answer 13

0 - Strategic Definition
1 - Preparation and Briefing
2 - Concept Design
3 - Spatial Coordination
4 - Technical Design
5 - Manufacturing and Construction
6 - Handover
7 - Use

Question 14

What are the GRIP stages?

Answer 14

1 - Output Definition
2 - Feasibility
3 - Option Selection
4 - Single Option Development
5 - Detailed Design
6 - Construction
7 - Scheme Handback
8 - Close Out