Discipline
Project management
The people who run the work: programme, cost, quality and coordination.
Scope of work
This discipline covers project management, cost planning, quantity surveying, quality control, BIM coordination and procurement advice. Tell us what you need help coordinating.
Possible deliverables
- Project schedules
- Progress and cost reports
- Coordination records
The final deliverables depend on the agreed scope.
Services and specialisms
10 services and 34 specialisms in this discipline. Open any of them for its phases and specialisms, and ask about it from there.
Project managementDesign coordination, schedule management, and comprehensive project reporting services.6 specialisms
Phases
- 01Project planning, coordination and control
- 02Programme, risk and change management
Specialisms
- Design and consultant coordination
- Coordination of design teams and consultants throughout the project.
- Schedule and milestone management
- Project scheduling, milestone tracking, and timeline management.
- Progress reporting and controls
- Regular progress reports, and the schedule, cost and change controls that keep the project on track.
- Construction management
- Management of the construction stage covering contractors, sequencing and site delivery.
- Contract administration
- Administration of the construction contract: instructions, certificates, notices and records.
- Site supervision
- Resident site supervision to check the work against approved drawings and specifications.
Value engineeringDesign optimisation workshops, alternative studies, and lifecycle cost analysis.3 specialisms
Phases
- 01Design optimisation and cost efficiency analysis
- 02Performance-to-cost evaluation
Specialisms
- Value engineering workshops
- Facilitation of value engineering workshops and studies.
- Alternative systems and materials studies
- Analysis of alternative systems, materials, and specifications.
- Lifecycle cost assessment
- Lifecycle cost analysis and long-term cost evaluation.
Quality assurance / quality control (QA/QC)QA/QC plans, compliance audits, design reviews, and verification reporting.3 specialisms
Phases
- 01Quality management and compliance control
- 02Design review and verification
Specialisms
- QA/QC plans and procedures
- Development of quality assurance and quality control plans and procedures.
- Design and submission reviews
- Review of design documents and submissions for quality compliance.
- Compliance audits and reporting
- Compliance audits, quality reporting, and verification documentation.
Facility management advisoryFacilities management (FM) requirements development, maintainability reviews, and handover support.3 specialisms
Phases
- 01Planning for operation and maintenance
- 02Design-for-operation coordination
Specialisms
- Facilities management requirements definition
- Definition of facility management requirements and specifications.
- Maintainability and operability reviews
- Reviews of how the building will be operated and maintained.
- Handover and operational readiness support
- Support for project handover and operational readiness.
Asset management advisoryAsset lifecycle planning, condition assessment, and portfolio optimisation.3 specialisms
Phases
- 01Asset lifecycle and performance planning
- 02Long-term asset value optimisation
Specialisms
- Asset lifecycle planning
- Planning for asset lifecycle management and replacement strategies.
- Performance and condition assessment
- Assessment of asset performance and condition.
- Capital and operational expenditure optimisation
- Optimisation of capital and operational expenditure for assets.
Cost planningCost estimates, benchmarking studies, and feasibility analysis services.3 specialisms
Phases
- 01Project cost forecasting and budget control
- 02Financial feasibility and benchmarking
Specialisms
- Concept and detailed cost estimates
- Preparation of concept and detailed cost estimates.
- Cost benchmarking and feasibility studies
- Cost benchmarking, feasibility studies, and financial analysis.
- Budget monitoring and reporting
- Ongoing budget monitoring and cost reporting.
Quantity surveying (QS) servicesBill of Quantities, tender documentation, and commercial cost control.3 specialisms
Phases
- 01Measurement, cost control and commercial management
- 02Tender and post-tender support
Specialisms
- Bill of quantities (BoQ) preparation
- Preparation of bills of quantities and measurement documentation.
- Tender documentation and evaluation
- Preparation and evaluation of tender documentation.
- Cost control and variation assessment
- Cost control, variation assessment, and claims management.
Engineer or architect of record (EOR / AOR) and code complianceThe licensed professional who carries statutory responsibility for the design: code analysis, authority submissions and certification.4 specialisms
Phases
- 01Statutory design responsibility and regulatory compliance
- 02Authority submissions and approvals coordination
Specialisms
- Code analysis and compliance reviews
- Building code analysis and compliance reviews.
- Statutory certification and approvals
- Statutory certifications and approval documentation.
- Accessibility consulting
- Review of a design against accessibility requirements for people with disabilities.
BIM management and coordinationBIM execution planning, clash detection, and model validation services.3 specialisms
Phases
- 01Digital information management and coordination
- 02Model integration and compliance control
Specialisms
- BIM execution plan (BEP) preparation
- Preparation of BIM execution plans and protocols.
- BIM coordination and clash detection
- BIM coordination meetings and clash detection management.
- Model validation and information delivery
- BIM model validation and information delivery management.
Procurement advisoryProcurement strategy, prequalification management, and bid evaluation services.3 specialisms
Phases
- 01Procurement planning and tender management
- 02Consultant and contractor selection support
Specialisms
- Procurement strategy development
- Development of procurement strategies and plans.
- Prequalification and tendering
- Prequalification of contractors and tendering processes.
- Bid evaluation and contract award support
- Bid evaluation, negotiation support, and contract award assistance.
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