Elements and Performance Criteria
- Refine and finalise client instructions for the building project.
- Client is consulted to determine the business objectives, nature, size and budget for the building project.
- Role, level of service to be provided, and outcomes required of building designer by client are discussed and negotiated.
- Timelines for completion are discussed and finalised.
- Constraints and potential risks associated with progress of project are communicated to client.
- Formal project brief is finalised, documented and agreed with client.
- Assemble the project team.
- Planning is undertaken to clarify and document the range of skillsrequired to fulfil project brief within required timeframe.
- Role and need for professionals and technical experts to contribute to the project are identified.
- Processes to integrate the work of external technical professionals into overall project are identified and communicated with all parties.
- Internal staff members to participate in project are identified.
- Negotiate and finalise costs and contracts of the large and complex building design project.
- Costs associated with completion of project are researched.
- Project budget is prepared and documented.
- Negotiations are held with client to finalise acceptance of project budget.
- Contracts with related professionals and subcontractors involved in the project are negotiated and finalised.
- Legal and accountancy advice is sought as required.
- Contract between building designer and client is negotiated and finalised.
- Finalise project requirements.
- Resource requirements to undertake the project are identified and obtained.
- Costs associated with completion of the large and complex building design project are researched.
- Project budget is prepared and documented.
- Scheduling of work is undertaken within the design practice to meet contractual requirements.