Development / Project Briefs L3

Question 1

Southwick - what was the objective of your project brief?

Answer 1

Facilitate the development process by defining the projects goals, outlining the desired outcomes, and providing guidance on the scope of work and project parameters.

Question 2

Southwick - How did you identify the requirements of the project?

Answer 2

• Resident consolations
• Local Policy requirements

Question 3

Southwick - What did you include in the project brief?

Answer 3

it included defined objectives, various options for development, financial assessments for each option, analysis of local policies , considerations for local infrastructure, and strategies for stakeholder engagement.

Question 4

Southwick - Was there any advice given based on the project brief you created?

Answer 4

Yes - advice was provided on the most suitable development option.

Question 5

Southwick - How did you undertake the analysis for local policy and decant strategy?

Answer 5

I reviewed planning policy documents such as the local plan and development control policies.

For the decanting process I created an excel programme and tested multiple scenarios to test the best financially considerable option.

Question 6

Tell me about an example of when you have used a brief to design a development scheme.

Answer 6

I used a brief to design a mixed-use development scheme. The brief outlined client objectives like maximizing land use efficiency and sustainability. Conducted site analysis and developed conceptual designs aligned with requirements.

Question 7

Tell me about an example of when you have negotiated an agreement taking into account stakeholder interests.

Answer 7

For a project involving a residential development, I negotiated an agreement following discussions with the developer and the local community (Key workers).

Question 8

Tell me about an example of when you have planned the implementation of a development scheme.

Answer 8

For a redevelopment project where I created detailed timelines which coordinated with stakeholders. I monitored progress throughout and provided updates to adhere to deadlines.

Question 9

Tell me about an example of when you have formulated financial arrangements for a development scheme.

Answer 9

for a residential development project by negotiating terms with lenders and investors, conducting financial modelling to assess feasibility, and structuring funding sources to optimize project economics while mitigating risks