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2.0 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT STAGES
2.1 The Royal Institute of British Architect (RIBA) Plan of
Work
o The RIBA Plan of Work divides the briefing, design,
construction, and operation of building projects into eight
stages, describing the stage outcomes, essential duties, and
information exchanges necessary at each level.
o The RIBA Plan of Work 2020 is divided into eight stages, with
activities to be performed outlined in the form of "task bars" for
each stage. The stages correspond to the life cycle of a ‘typical'
construction project, as follows:
Stage 0: Strategic definition: where the project is
strategically appraised and defined and precedes the
creation of a detailed brief.
Stage 0 is not about design or the practical details. It focuses
on making the right strategic decisions and capturing them in a
Business Case. The stage involves considering the pros and
cons, Project Risks and Project Budget for a range of options
and, where necessary, carrying out Site Surveys and
corresponding planning appraisals, before undertaking a
comparative analysis and recommending and ratifying the best
option for delivering the Client Requirements.
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