What's included

• Inception

  Objective: Establish the project objectives, feasibility, and scope. Activities: Identify client needs and objectives, preliminary project brief, and feasibility studies. Deliverables Client's Project Brief: A document detailing the client's requirements and objectives. Feasibility Study: Analysis to determine if the project is viable. Preliminary Budget: Initial estimate of project costs. Project Initiation Report: Summarizes the feasibility study and outlines the project's scope, objectives, and constraints.

• Concept and Viability

  Objective: Develop the initial concept to determine the viability of the project. Activities: Outline design proposals, preliminary cost estimates, and procurement strategies. Deliverables Concept Design: Initial design concepts and layouts. Design Brief: Detailed brief for the design phase. Preliminary Cost Estimates: Updated cost estimates based on concept design. Viability Report: Analysis confirming the project's viability and alignment with the client's objectives.

• Design Development

  Objective: Develop the design and detailed planning. Activities: Detailed design work, cost planning, and refinement of project plans. Deliverables Developed Design: Detailed design drawings and specifications. Cost Plan: Updated and more detailed cost estimate. Design Development Report: Comprehensive report covering the developed design, project risks, and mitigation strategies.

• Documentation and Procurement

  Objective: Prepare detailed documentation for construction and establish procurement processes. Activities: Detailed construction drawings, specifications, and tender documentation. Deliverables Construction Documentation: Detailed drawings, specifications, and schedules for construction. Bill of Quantities: Itemized list of materials, parts, and labor with quantities and costs. Procurement Strategy: Plan for procuring contractors and suppliers. Tender Documents: Documentation required for soliciting bids from contractors. Contract Documentation: Agreements and contracts for project execution

• Project Implementation

  Objective: Manage and oversee the construction or implementation process. Activities: Contract administration, site inspections, and quality control. Deliverables Site Handover: Formal handover of the site to the contractor. Construction Management Plan: Detailed plan for managing construction activities. Progress Reports: Regular updates on construction progress. Quality Assurance Reports: Documentation ensuring construction quality meets standards.

• Close-Out

  Objective: Finalize all project activities and hand over the completed project. Activities: Final inspections, project handover, and completion reports. Deliverables Completion Certificates: Certificates verifying the completion of construction works. Snag List: List of defects or incomplete work that needs to be addressed. Final Account: Final financial statement summarizing all project costs. Handover Documentation: Complete set of as-built drawings, operation manuals, and maintenance plans. Close-Out Report: Comprehensive report summarizing the project outcomes, lessons learned, and recommendations for future projects.

• Operations and Maintenance

  Objective: Ensure the project operates as intended and maintain its functionality. Activities: Ongoing maintenance and operations management. Deliverables Post-Occupancy Evaluation: Assessment of the asset's performance and user satisfaction. Maintenance Plan: Long-term plan for asset maintenance. Defects Liability Period: Timeframe during which the contractor is responsible for fixing any defects.