The key phases of project management and construction
Regardless of the size, cost, complexity, or type of project being
undertaken, any well-run project will follow a broadly similar process or
life-cycle.
The project process is a set of phases (or stages), activities and actions
that must be completed to take the project from its inception, through to
completion.
The activities are usually grouped into phases (the process we describe
has five clear phases) and generally run in sequence (although
overlapping activities can sometimes be necessary and beneficial).
The project process provides structure and control, provides clear
checkpoints and ‘go/no-go’ decision points along the way. It also allows
the project to be broken down into manageable and quantifiable pieces
for everyone involved in the project.
Our 5-stage process kicks off with Project Initiation, followed by Design
and Bid & Award stages. The 4th step of the process is the exciting
Execution stage, with the project then concluded with the Handover &
Close Out stage.
This guide explores the detail of each stage. For a light touch introduction, please take a look at our Project Process guide.
From there follow links to learn about each stage in more detail.
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Author
Mike Weeks
Mike has over 20 years experience in the construction industry, delivering both single site projects and multi-site programmes of work. He has worked in the retail, aviation, commercial and real estate sectors, in both client and consultant organisations.
Mike particularly loves working closely with customers and stakeholders to ensure their brief has been fully understood.
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