In this third episode introducing the Royal Institute of British Architects plan of work (RIBA), Ian moves on to Stage 2, the concept. In this continuing eight episode series Ian will explain the stages of creation and utilisation of this document. This is a UK centred document, but has international context and use for all construction projects. Ian will explain the work streams in each stage including Employers Governance, Technical Governance, Programme Management, Finance, BIM, Core Design, Construction, Operational Management, Statutory Processes, Procurement, and Information Exchanges.   

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• At Stage 2 we are considering the concept design. The Design team is now on board and we are progressing into the main design process.
• Employers Governance involves sign off on the Cost Plan and on the concept.
• The client may need to be recalled if during the process of the Design Brief it becomes apparent that some concepts aren't viable.
• The collection of pre construction health and safety activities should be initiated and included in the plan.
• Key Information exchanges at this stage can include original design brief changes that need to be approved by the client. Stage reports, project strategies, outline specifications, cost plan update, and architectural concept should all be signed off.

BEST MOMENTS

‘In terms of stage two outcomes we are looking at the Architectural Concept. So this is the concept design, what we are actually looking at to ensure the client is happy before the real work of the design gets underway.'

‘The design may be getting too out of hand and therefore the budget is under pressure. So we may need to be reigning the design content back, and the design scope back.'

‘So again, constantly evolving the best way of delivering this project and how we come together.'

‘You can see that we are going through an iterative process on each stage through the same work streams, through the same governance and everything else.'

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ABOUT THE HOST

Ian Rogers is an entrepreneur running businesses in the Real Estate, Construction and Facilities Management arena. Ian has over 40 years' industry experience, as he was effectively born into construction with his father having his own building company and Ian spending time working on sites from the age of 11!. As a result Ian has seen the industry from a trades person perspective, as a chartered quantity surveyor working on large commercial projects, as a project manager and then working on structured project finance through PFI/PPP deals. This has given Ian a unique whole life approach to any project by considering the end game at the beginning.

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