Development/Project Briefs

Question 1

What is a feasibility study?

Answer 1

Used to analyse viability of a construction project.

Question 2

What are the key sections of a feasibility study?

Answer 2

TELOS
Technical
Economic
Legal
Operational
Scheduling
(The Eagle Likes Open Skies)

Question 3

What is a project brief?

Answer 3

Defined client requirements and objectives to allow a project to be designed.

Question 4

At what RIBA stage is a project brief typically drafted?

Answer 4

RIBA 1 - Preparation and Brief.

Question 5

Who prepares project brief?

Answer 5

Client will gather information and draft.
Consultant will review to assist.

Question 6

What is included in a project brief?

Answer 6

Client and project background.
Project requirements.
Financial.
Site information.
Spatial and technical requirements.

Question 7

What steps would you take to ensure the brief is met throughout design and construction?

Answer 7

Review design at the end of each RIBA stage.
Capture changes to brief through project controls.
Review PEP to ensure processes are in place.

Question 8

What are room data sheets and why are they needed?

Answer 8

RDS provide detailed description of finishes, FFE, MEP, etc required for each room. Supplement main brief.

Question 9

When brief is frozen, how are future changes captured?

Answer 9

Change control.