What is the design phase of a project?
The design phase is where the detail of the project is picked apart, reviewed, and analysed. The more time, effort and energy expended at this stage of the project, the more likely that the remainder of the project will run smoothly; on time, on budget and aligned with the project scope and objectives.
How does the design phase work?
The design phase is usually broken down into several sub-phases as the design is developed from concept through to a technical and co-ordinated level of design detail.
The purpose of the design phase
The purpose of the phase is to output a detailed design that achieves key project requirements (scope, cost, quality, safety, time) and is at a level of detail that can be procured and built.
Most construction projects in the UK follow the RIBA Plan of Work. The RIBA Plan of Work provides a shared framework for design and construction that offers both a process map and management tool. Consequently, we will use this as a comparison when giving any project guidance.
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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