3 - Development and Project Briefs Flashcards
What is a business case?
The rationale behind the implementation of a project.
When is a business case done and what should it include?
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
- Funding
When it develops, feasibility and cost analysis can be added.
What is the difference between a Business Case and a Feasibility Study?
Business case sets out the rationale for the project, whereas a feasibility study assesses how successful it could be.
What is a Feasibility Study and what does it contain?
Assessment of whether a project can be successful.
- Summary of Client Brief / Business Case
- Risks, Opportunities and Constraints
- Site appraisal
- Option comparison
- Outline programme
- Commercial analysis
At what RIBA stage should a feasibility study be done?
RIBA 0 - Strategic Definition
At what RIBA stage should a Business Case be done?
RIBA 0 - Strategic Definition. But it should be a working document all the way through.
What is a Development Appraisal?
An assessment of the total development costs to look at overall profitability - supposed to answer the question ‘is it worth it?’
What is a Strategic Brief? How is it different to a Client Brief? How are they both different to a Project Brief?
- SB comes at RIBA 0 describing the client’s requirements in sufficient detail to allow consultant appointments
- CB then comes next (still RIBA 0) and sets out the client requirements
- PB then comes in RIBA 1 which is an evolving document helped by the appointed consultants.
What are the Key Documents at the end of RIBA 1?
- Project Brief
- PEP
- Appoint the professional team
What is a PEP and when is it done?
Done at end of RIBA 1. Sets out the delivery execution plan of the project
- Organogram
- Constraints and risks
- Stakeholders
- Procedures to be followed such as change control and escalation
- Reporting requirements
Maintained and updated throughout / approved by Client
What tools can assist in developing a Project or Client Brief?
- PESTLE
- Discussion with client
- Due Diligence reports
- Consultant discussions
- Initial programmes
What are the RIBA stages?
0 - Strategic Definition
1 - Preparation and Briefing
2 - Concept Design
3 - Spatial Coordination
4 - Technical Design
5 - Manufacturing and Construction
6 - Handover
7 - Use
What are the GRIP stages?
This relates to rail infrastructure. I would ask an engineer regarding these design stages.
What information is within a project brief?
DCS PP
Description of the client
Site information
Constraints
Programme
Procurement
What is a project brief?
Defines the clients requirements and objectives allowing the project to be designed and specified.
How do you ensure the project brief is met?
Reviewing the design at the end of each RIBA Stage.
Reviewing the brief at key meetings
Capturing changes through the change control process
What changed from RIBA Plan of Work 2013 to 2020?
- Developed Design is Spatial Coordination / In-Use became Use
- Addition of Manufacture in Stage 5
- Green and BIM overlay from 2013 now incorporated
- Sustainability project strategy. Design must focus on sustainable outcomes from the outset
When would you do the development brief ?
RIBA 0
What is a yield
Earning generated on an investment over a particular period of time
What is a development brief?
Sets out the vision for a development
- Client description
- Organisational structure
- Planning requirements
- Consultation
- Budget
- Risks
- Client Requirements
Statement of Need?
Describe possible requirements for the project
