Legend:

OD -

Owner or Developer of project

PD -

Project Director, Owner's representative

LAC -

Lead Architect or Consultant

PCM -

Project Construction Manager

JA -

Jurisdictional Authorities

denotes primary responsibility

denotes significant supporting responsibility

Published here July, 2002.

Introduction | Pre-Project Study | Concept Phase
Concept Development | Schematic Design | Final Design | Tender & Award
Construction | Project Commissioning & Finishing

2.0     Project Definition Phase

2.1.0     Stage 1 - Concept Development

•  Throughout every project phase, both Project and Technical Management must proceed in tandem and be closely integrated.

•  In this stage, the 'PCM' is a knowledgeable construction industry representative such as a senior construction estimator or experienced construction manager.

Ref #

Task

Responsibility »

OD

PD

LAC

PCM

JA

2.1.1.0

     Project Management

2.1.1.1

Outline responsibilities of the project team

     

2.1.1.2

Determine organization & staffing to administer project

     

2.1.1.3

Establish basic communication procedures

     

2.1.1.4

Interview & select architects

   

2.1.1.5

Interview & select engineers, estimator, other consultants

     

2.1.1.6

Select senior construction estimator

     

2.1.1.7

Retain Land Surveyor

     

2.1.1.8

Review & agree team responsibilities

     

2.1.1.9

Establish fees

   

2.1.1.10

Prepare contractual agreements

     

2.1.1.11

Execute contractual agreements

     

2.1.1.12

Establish reporting & accounting procedures

   

2.1.1.13

Analyze architectural program versus budget

     

2.1.1.14

Reconcile program vs. budget & update Conceptual Budget

   

2.1.1.15

Review & update financial pro formas

     

2.1.1.16

Establish cash flow projections

     

2.1.1.17

Conduct financing studies

       

2.1.1.18

Establish Definition Level Budget for cost control purposes

   

2.1.1.19

Assemble Project Charter (Project Brief) documentation

   

2.1.1.20

Review and approve or...

       

2.1.1.21

Revise as needed

 

2.1.1.22

Release next stage funding based on report, or abort

       

Ref #

Task

Responsibility »

OD

PD

LAC

PCM

JA

2.1.2.0

     Technical Mgt: Concept Development

2.1.2.1

Elaborate & define Functional Program

       

2.1.2.2

Analyze and comment on updated Functional Program

   

2.1.2.3

Evaluate building design

       

2.1.2.4

Establish energy conservation parameters

       

2.1.2.5

Evaluate & recommend alternative systems and materials

   

2.1.2.6

Establish vertical transportation parameters

   

2.1.2.7

Liaise with Jurisdictional Authorities for zoning & approvals

     

2.1.2.8

Prepare guidelines for Development Agreement

   

2.1.2.9

Conduct technical design meetings

   

2.1.2.10

Conduct site evaluation

     

2.1.2.11

Coordinate utilities evaluation

     

2.1.2.12

Assemble technical documentation for Project Charter

     

Concept Phase  Concept Phase

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