Unlocking the potential of construction data.

The catalyst for the project – the why? The cornerstone to the process is understanding your vision, in whatever shape or form it takes. This includes identifying what has triggered the need for a project and what the project must deliver. We also identify the benefits and outcomes that the project must deliver.

Key outputs include:

• Project mandate
• Statement of need
• Strategic brief
• Outline business case

We move to test and verify the “Dream-it” ambitions for the project. This is achieved by developing and evolving the brief and business case and aligning these with the preferred option(s) for delivering the desired outcomes for the project.

Key outputs include:

• Option appraisals
• Feasibility study
• Project brief
• Extended Outline business case
• Project Stage health check

We now establish the technical brief and specification for the project. This translates the strategically developed business case, strategic and project brief from you – the Client, into the design, function and key performance parameters for the project.

Key outputs include:

• Site appraisal(s)
• Technical brief incl. Project, Sustainability and Quality aspiration outcomes
• Planning requirements
• Project success factors
• Consultant appointments
• Surveys

The unique, transient nature of projects means that a strategy, and a plan for their execution, has to be developed. A project that is properly planned will have a far greater chance of success than a poorly planned project.

Key outputs include:

• Framework for Success (Key success + Benefits)
• Project Execution Plan
• Procurement strategy
• Cost model (Capital + Operational)
• Project Stage health check

Turning the vision into reality, the design process is engaged to develop the concept through planning, tender and construction phase information. This includes the evolution of specification, materials, construction methodology and operational requirements.

Key outputs include:

• Design responsibility matrix
• Key design stages (Concept | Developed | Technical | Construction)
• Planning Approval process
• Cost Model, Estimate and Plan(s)
• Pre-Construction / Construction Programme(s)
• Project Stage health check

The procurement of advisers, consultants and other specialists along with constructors, suppliers and manufacturers will progress concurrently. In tandem with the Design process, the route to procurement of a construction project is predominantly about risk and value – how risk is apportioned and how value is secured.

Key outputs include:

• Advisers / Consultant selection and appointments
• Building Contract strategy
• Tender documentation
• Contract documentation
• Project Stage health check

A step change in the project profile – where the vision emerges as reality. We now pivot to the construction phase, which may include off site fabrication, manufacturing and  assembly, enabling works or on-site construction. Project expenditure increases significantly whilst the ability to influence the outcome reduces.

Key outputs include:

• Contract administration reports (all disciplines)
• Change management / variation controls
• Construction opportunities and risks
• Asset management plan
• Project Stage health check

A significant period of time will have elapsed from the original dream being experienced to the project being realised. The wants, needs and benefits will have changed with significant learning, knowledge and information captured. The operational value (and cost) of the built asset is now at its highest and being captured.

Key outputs include:

• Project evaluation
• Post-occupancy assessment(s)
• Dynamic user experience feedback
• Operational data
• Asset management plan