The project team develops the project brief and concepts to the point where there are sufficient details to demonstrate that the concept design is viable and acceptable to the lead agency and end users, the costs are within the agreed budget and any critical timelines will be met.
At the end of this phase the lead agency’s Minister or delegate must decide whether the project will proceed to Design and Documentation phases.
Design
Design includes developing the approved concept option to a high level of design detail through schematic design and design development. The design professionals contribute their expertise to ensure the design meets the functional and
legislative requirements as well as the agreed lead agency standards.
Documentation
Documentation takes the developed design and prepares the detailed drawings and specification that will form the basis of the construction contract documentation. It includes the preparation of the drawings, specification and conditions of contract for the required construction contracts. At the end of this phase the lead agency’s Minister or delegate must decide whether the project will proceed to Tender phase.
Tender
Tender includes establishing a tender field, calling tenders, appraising tenders received and making recommendations for acceptance of tenders.
Calling and assessing construction tenders is carried out in accordance with the tendering codes, a final approval for expenditure is obtained from the lead Minister and approval of the contract from the contract Principal before awarding the construction contract(s).
At the end of this phase the lead agency’s Minister or delegate must decide whether the project will proceed to Construction phase.
Construction
Construction includes the on-site activities by construction contractors and subcontractors that result in the building asset being constructed or refurbished.
There are specific requirements to be met in the construction and commissioning of a built asset project.
Progress of construction and timely response to issues as they arise are important elements of effective management during this high risk, high expenditure phase of construction projects.
Review
Review includes feedback about products, processes and asset performance to develop design, construction and market intelligence to benefit future building projects.
It includes ensuring all construction work has been completed appropriately and there is a smooth handover of the project to the end users and asset manager.
It also includes monitoring the performance of the asset, generally for twelve months, and making adjustments as required in response to end user issues.
Delivery is the detailed design and procurement stage for the project and may involve:
- determination of the best forms of contracting;
- implementation of expression of interest and tendering processes;
- negotiation of contracts and development agreements;
- compliance with all government probity and other policy requirements.