Topic 7 Project Initiation pg 12 -23
Activities taken at INITIATION PHASE pg 13
Types of feasibility study (pg15)
4 Components of project brief (output of FES. STUDY) (PG16)
FM Input to the Project Design pg 21
Define project scope and deliverables/objectives
Identify risk and constraints
Conduct feasibility studies to justify a business case
Identify stakeholders and appoint project team (project team members pg 14)
Identify problem or opportunity
Purpose of Initiation Phase - The purpose of the initiation phase of a project is to make sure the client and project team are clear about the needs, outputs, and conditions of the project.
Market Analysis Study - The market analysis study will determine the market's desire and needs, as well as whether the FM project will have potential tenant demand, and so on.
Technical Feasibility - In the Technical Feasibility Study, the technical aspects of the FM project are considered from a 'buildability' standpoint. Based on a 'buildability' analysis, it is determined whether the FM project can be technically constructed. In addition, The technical feasibility study also takes into account the estimated construction and operation costs of the FM project.
Financial Feasibility Study - Financial Feasibility Studies are usually conducted after Market Feasibility Studies and Technical Feasibility Studies. A feasibility study usually focuses on revenue projects (first step of the feasibility study.)
Financial brief
Timescale brief
Design brief
Lifetime assessment brief
Parties involved in FM Project (pg 17, 18 - parties involved in A&A/new building project)
Project Team
Project Manager
Project Consultant
Main Contractor
Stakeholders
Project Sponsor
User/occupants/customers
Organisation Chart (pg 18)
ECI models - pg 20
Collaborative Contracting - To foster greater collaboration and mutual trust among stakeholders within the built environment sector, BCA developed a set of collaboration clauses, in collaboration with industry associations and government agencies. In selected public sector projects, collaborative contract provisions are being piloted.
Benefits of Collaborative contracting (pg 20)
Encourages teamwork/cooperation among stakeholders
Identify risk at early stage and joint problem solving
Reduce project cost, variations and completion time
Stimulates information sharing, communication and innovation
Avoids disputes and encourages early dispute resolution
2 Aspects to enhance design of a project
1. User Requirement Study (URS) - pg21
2. Design for Maintainability - pg 22
Benefits FULL(pg 23)
For Building Owners - 1. Cost saving - Provided a cost effective, labour efficient and smarter maintenance routine through the optimised design of the building. 2. Holistic sustainability - Consideration of maintainability outcomes throughout the design process will reduce lifecycle costs (economic aspect) and manpower demand (social aspect) resulting from inefficient designs. In addition to the environmental considerations (Green Mark). As a result, DfM contributes to more effectively addressing the triple bottom line of sustainability.
For Building owners and Maintenance Workers - Maintainable designs facilitates safe maintenance (pg 23)
For Developers and Designers - Competitive advantage at home and abroad as it brings an enhance value proposition and advantage for designers, whilst developers and building owners would be confident of building which retains its value over time
Many maintenance tasks necessarily require working at a height, in confined spaces, and so on. DfM reduces risks to maintenance workers and potential liabilities to building owners by reducing the need for and frequency of maintenance. DfM and DfS collaborate with one another.