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Designing Buildings: Redirected page to 0a: Strategic definition (business justification)

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−	~~'Justification' is the first part of the 'strategic~~ definition~~' stage~~ (~~or 'Strategy' in PAS 1192:2). It involves making crucial decisions about whether and how to proceed with the proposed project.~~	+
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−	These decisions, along with those made throughout the life of the development, should be information driven. The purpose of building information modelling (BIM) is to ensure appropriate information is created at the right time.<br/>	+
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−	It is important to ensure that this information is prepared in a format that will be of the greatest value through the life of the project, and is named and stored in a way that will be consistent with later stages. At this stage, this may simply be a matter of creating a central repository in which files can be stored, shared and tracked, organised using a classification system that enables external processes such as cost planning to take place and adopting a standard file naming convention such as that outlined in PAS 1192-2. This is an important part of a strategy known as 'beginning with the end in mind'.	+
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−	~~From assessment of business operations or from assessment of an existing estate, the employer identifies a need that could require the development of a new built asset.~~	+
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−	They then prepare a statement of need which describes the requirements for the potential project. The statement of need is likely to be in a report format, however, where possible, information and requirements should be scheduled in a database or spreadsheet that can be expanded and will be easy to use to test whether proposals satisfy requirements later in the project.	+
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−	~~The employer then prepares a preliminary~~ business ~~case based on the statement of need. This offers a~~ justification for the investment required by the potential project. As with the statement of need, it is likely to be in a report format, however, where possible information should be scheduled in a database or spreadsheet so that it will be easier to use, test and develop.	+
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−	When preparing the statement of need and preliminary business case, it may become apparent that specific questions will have to be answered, or specific information will be required as the project develops, or for the operation of the completed development. This should be recorded, and will later form the basis of a contractual document, the 'employer’s information requirements' (EIR)~~, which is crucial for the successful adoption of BIM.~~	+
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−	At key points in the development of the project, the employer will have to decide whether the project should proceed, whether additional information is required or whether the project should be changed or abandoned.	+
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−	To make this decision, the employer will need to answer a series of questions about the developing project (sometimes described as plain language questions), which will require that specific information is available. Later in the project, the publication of required information may be described as an 'information exchange' or 'data drop'.<br/>	+
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−	~~Does the preliminary business case give sufficient justification for the project?~~	+
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−	~~Should the project be pursued and a strategic brief prepared that will allow feasibility studies and options appraisals to be carried out?~~	+
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−	~~This~~ is the first part of the 'strategic definition' stage (or 'Strategy' in PAS 1192:2). It involves making crucial decisions about whether and how to proceed with the proposed project.	+	'Justification' is the first part of the 'strategic definition' stage (or 'Strategy' in PAS 1192:2). It involves making crucial decisions about whether and how to proceed with the proposed project.

	These decisions, along with those made throughout the life of the development, should be information driven. The purpose of building information modelling (BIM) is to ensure appropriate information is created at the right time.<br/>		These decisions, along with those made throughout the life of the development, should be information driven. The purpose of building information modelling (BIM) is to ensure appropriate information is created at the right time.<br/>

−	It is important to ensure that this information is prepared in a format that will be of the greatest value through the life of the project, and is named and stored in a way that will be consistent with later stages. At this stage, this may simply be a matter of creating a central repository in which files can be stored, shared and tracked, organised using a classification system that enables external processes such as cost planning to take place and adopting a standard file naming convention such as that outlined in PAS 1192-2. This is an important part of a strategy known as 'beginning with the end in mind'.~~<br/>~~	+	It is important to ensure that this information is prepared in a format that will be of the greatest value through the life of the project, and is named and stored in a way that will be consistent with later stages. At this stage, this may simply be a matter of creating a central repository in which files can be stored, shared and tracked, organised using a classification system that enables external processes such as cost planning to take place and adopting a standard file naming convention such as that outlined in PAS 1192-2. This is an important part of a strategy known as 'beginning with the end in mind'.
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−	~~To enable appropriate decisions to be made during this stage, a statement of need and a preliminary business case are prepared.<br/>~~	+

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	From assessment of business operations or from assessment of an existing estate, the employer identifies a need that could require the development of a new built asset.		From assessment of business operations or from assessment of an existing estate, the employer identifies a need that could require the development of a new built asset.

−	They then prepare a statement of need which describes the requirements for the potential project. The statement of need is likely to be in a report format, however, where possible, information and requirements should be scheduled in a database or spreadsheet that ~~will~~ be ~~easy to expand~~ and will be easy to use to test whether proposals satisfy requirements later in the project.	+	They then prepare a statement of need which describes the requirements for the potential project. The statement of need is likely to be in a report format, however, where possible, information and requirements should be scheduled in a database or spreadsheet that can be expanded and will be easy to use to test whether proposals satisfy requirements later in the project.

−	The employer then prepares a preliminary business case, based on the statement of need. This offers a justification for the investment required by the potential project. As with the statement of need, it is likely to be in a report format, however, where possible information should be scheduled in a database or spreadsheet so that it will be easier to use, test and develop.	+	The employer then prepares a preliminary business case based on the statement of need. This offers a justification for the investment required by the potential project. As with the statement of need, it is likely to be in a report format, however, where possible information should be scheduled in a database or spreadsheet so that it will be easier to use, test and develop.

	When preparing the statement of need and preliminary business case, it may become apparent that specific questions will have to be answered, or specific information will be required as the project develops, or for the operation of the completed development. This should be recorded, and will later form the basis of a contractual document, the 'employer’s information requirements' (EIR), which is crucial for the successful adoption of BIM.		When preparing the statement of need and preliminary business case, it may become apparent that specific questions will have to be answered, or specific information will be required as the project develops, or for the operation of the completed development. This should be recorded, and will later form the basis of a contractual document, the 'employer’s information requirements' (EIR), which is crucial for the successful adoption of BIM.

Designing Buildings at 07:53, 18 April 2015

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	These decisions, along with those made throughout the life of the development, should be information driven. The purpose of building information modelling (BIM) is to ensure appropriate information is created at the right time.<br/>		These decisions, along with those made throughout the life of the development, should be information driven. The purpose of building information modelling (BIM) is to ensure appropriate information is created at the right time.<br/>

−	It is important to ensure that this information is prepared in a format that will be of the greatest value through the life of the project, and is named and stored in a way that will be consistent with later stages. At this stage, this may simply be a matter of creating a central repository in which files can be stored, shared and tracked, organised using a classification system that enables external processes such as cost planning to take place and adopting a standard file naming convention such as that outlined in PAS 1192-2. This is an important part of a strategy known as 'beginning with the end in mind'. <br/>	+	It is important to ensure that this information is prepared in a format that will be of the greatest value through the life of the project, and is named and stored in a way that will be consistent with later stages. At this stage, this may simply be a matter of creating a central repository in which files can be stored, shared and tracked, organised using a classification system that enables external processes such as cost planning to take place and adopting a standard file naming convention such as that outlined in PAS 1192-2. This is an important part of a strategy known as 'beginning with the end in mind'.<br/>

−	To enable appropriate decisions to be made during this stage, a statement of need and a preliminary business case are prepared. <br/>	+	To enable appropriate decisions to be made during this stage, a statement of need and a preliminary business case are prepared.<br/>

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	At key points in the development of the project, the employer will have to decide whether the project should proceed, whether additional information is required or whether the project should be changed or abandoned.		At key points in the development of the project, the employer will have to decide whether the project should proceed, whether additional information is required or whether the project should be changed or abandoned.

−	To make this decision, the employer will need to answer a series of questions about the developing project (sometimes described as plain language questions), which will require that specific information is available. Later in the project, the publication of required information may be described as an 'information exchange' or 'data drop'. <br/>	+	To make this decision, the employer will need to answer a series of questions about the developing project (sometimes described as plain language questions), which will require that specific information is available. Later in the project, the publication of required information may be described as an 'information exchange' or 'data drop'.<br/>

	The table below sets out examples of plain language questions that an employer might ask at this decision point and the information they might require to answer those questions.<br/>		The table below sets out examples of plain language questions that an employer might ask at this decision point and the information they might require to answer those questions.<br/>
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	Does the statement of need adequately define the requirement?		Does the statement of need adequately define the requirement?

−	Does the preliminary business give sufficient justification for the project?	+	Does the preliminary business case give sufficient justification for the project?

	Should the project be pursued and a strategic brief prepared that will allow feasibility studies and options appraisals to be carried out?		Should the project be pursued and a strategic brief prepared that will allow feasibility studies and options appraisals to be carried out?

Designing Buildings at 12:16, 6 February 2015

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Designing Buildings at 14:10, 4 February 2015

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Designing Buildings at 10:16, 3 February 2015

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	The employer then prepares a preliminary business case, based on the statement of need. This is offers a justification for the investment required by the potential project. As with the statement of need, it is likely to be in a report format, however, where possible information should be scheduled in a database or spreadsheet so that it easier to use, test and develop.		The employer then prepares a preliminary business case, based on the statement of need. This is offers a justification for the investment required by the potential project. As with the statement of need, it is likely to be in a report format, however, where possible information should be scheduled in a database or spreadsheet so that it easier to use, test and develop.

−	When preparing the statement of need and preliminary business case, it may become apparent that specific questions will have to be answered, or specific information will be required as the project develops. This should be recorded, and will later form the basis of the employer’s information requirements (EIR).	+	When preparing the statement of need and preliminary business case, it may become apparent that specific questions will have to be answered, or specific information will be required in the future as the project develops, or for the operation of the completed development. This should be recorded, and will later form the basis of a contractual document, the 'employer’s information requirements' (EIR), which is a crucial document for the successful adoption of BM.

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Designing Buildings at 10:09, 3 February 2015

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	The decisions that will need to be made throughout the life of the development, should be information driven. The purpose of building information modelling (BIM) is to ensure appropriate information is created in a suitable format at the right time.<br/>		The decisions that will need to be made throughout the life of the development, should be information driven. The purpose of building information modelling (BIM) is to ensure appropriate information is created in a suitable format at the right time.<br/>

−	To enable appropriate decisions to be made during this stage, a statement of need and a business case should be prepared. It is important to ensure that this information is prepared in a format that will be of the greatest value through the life of the project, and is named and stored in a way that will be consistent with later stages. At this stage, this may simply be a matter of creating a central repository in which files can be stored, shared and tracked, organised using a classification system that enables external processes such as cost planning to take place and adopting a standard file naming convention such as that outlined in PAS 1192-2. This is an important part of a strategy known as 'beginning with the end in mind'.<br/>	+	To enable appropriate decisions to be made during this stage, a statement of need and a preliminary business case should be prepared. It is important to ensure that this information is prepared in a format that will be of the greatest value through the life of the project, and is named and stored in a way that will be consistent with later stages. At this stage, this may simply be a matter of creating a central repository in which files can be stored, shared and tracked, organised using a classification system that enables external processes such as cost planning to take place and adopting a standard file naming convention such as that outlined in PAS 1192-2. This is an important part of a strategy known as 'beginning with the end in mind'.<br/>

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	From assessment of business operations or from assessment of an existing estate, the employer identifies a need that could require the development of a new built asset.		From assessment of business operations or from assessment of an existing estate, the employer identifies a need that could require the development of a new built asset.

−	They then prepare an initial statement of need~~. This is a first attempt to describe~~ the requirements for the potential project. The statement of need is likely to be in a report format, however, where possible, information and requirements should be scheduled in a database or spreadsheet that will be easy to expand and will be easy to use to test whether proposals satisfy requirements later in the project.	+	They then prepare an initial statement of need which describes the requirements for the potential project. The statement of need is likely to be in a report format, however, where possible, information and requirements should be scheduled in a database or spreadsheet that will be easy to expand and will be easy to use to test whether proposals satisfy requirements later in the project.

−	The employer then prepares a preliminary business case, based on the statement of need. This is a ~~first attempt to justify~~ the investment required by the potential project. As with the statement of need, it is likely to be in a report format, however, where possible information should be scheduled in a database or spreadsheet.	+	The employer then prepares a preliminary business case, based on the statement of need. This is offers a justification for the investment required by the potential project. As with the statement of need, it is likely to be in a report format, however, where possible information should be scheduled in a database or spreadsheet so that it easier to use, test and develop.

	When preparing the statement of need and preliminary business case, it may become apparent that specific questions will have to be answered, or specific information will be required as the project develops. This should be recorded, and will later form the basis of the employer’s information requirements (EIR).		When preparing the statement of need and preliminary business case, it may become apparent that specific questions will have to be answered, or specific information will be required as the project develops. This should be recorded, and will later form the basis of the employer’s information requirements (EIR).

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	This is the first part of the 'strategic definition' stage (or 'Strategy' in PAS 1192:2). It involves making crucial decisions about whether and how to proceed with the proposed project.		This is the first part of the 'strategic definition' stage (or 'Strategy' in PAS 1192:2). It involves making crucial decisions about whether and how to proceed with the proposed project.

−	The decisions that will need to be made ~~during this stage, and~~ throughout the life of the development, should be information driven. The purpose of building information modelling (BIM) is to ensure appropriate information is created in a suitable format at the right time.<br/>	+	The decisions that will need to be made throughout the life of the development, should be information driven. The purpose of building information modelling (BIM) is to ensure appropriate information is created in a suitable format at the right time.<br/>

−	~~It is important, even at~~ this stage, to ensure ~~information~~ that is prepared~~, commissioned or compiled is~~ in a format that will be of the greatest value through the life of the project, and is named and stored in a way that will be consistent with ~~the~~ later stages. ~~This~~ may simply be a matter of creating a central repository in which files can be stored, shared and tracked, organised using a classification system that enables external processes such as cost planning to take place and adopting a standard file naming convention such as that outlined in PAS 1192-2.~~<br/>~~	+	To enable appropriate decisions to be made during this stage, a statement of need and a business case should be prepared. It is important to ensure that this information is prepared in a format that will be of the greatest value through the life of the project, and is named and stored in a way that will be consistent with later stages. At this stage, this may simply be a matter of creating a central repository in which files can be stored, shared and tracked, organised using a classification system that enables external processes such as cost planning to take place and adopting a standard file naming convention such as that outlined in PAS 1192-2. This is an important part of a strategy known as 'beginning with the end in mind'.<br/>
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−	This is an important part of a strategy known as 'beginning with the end in mind'.<br/>	+

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−	This is the first part of the ~~stage described by the RIBA Plan of work as~~ '~~Strategic~~ definition' (or 'Strategy' in PAS 1192:2). It involves making crucial decisions about whether and how to proceed with the proposed project.	+	This is the first part of the 'strategic definition' stage (or 'Strategy' in PAS 1192:2). It involves making crucial decisions about whether and how to proceed with the proposed project.

	The decisions that will need to be made during this stage, and throughout the life of the development, should be information driven. The purpose of building information modelling (BIM) is to ensure appropriate information is created in a suitable format at the right time.<br/>		The decisions that will need to be made during this stage, and throughout the life of the development, should be information driven. The purpose of building information modelling (BIM) is to ensure appropriate information is created in a suitable format at the right time.<br/>

Designing Buildings at 17:25, 2 February 2015

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	They then prepare an initial statement of need. This is a first attempt to describe the requirements for the potential project. The statement of need is likely to be in a report format, however, where possible, information and requirements should be scheduled in a database or spreadsheet that will be easy to expand and will be easy to use to test whether proposals satisfy requirements later in the project.		They then prepare an initial statement of need. This is a first attempt to describe the requirements for the potential project. The statement of need is likely to be in a report format, however, where possible, information and requirements should be scheduled in a database or spreadsheet that will be easy to expand and will be easy to use to test whether proposals satisfy requirements later in the project.

−	The employer then prepares a preliminary business case. This is a first attempt to justify the investment required by the potential project. As with the statement of need, it is likely to be in a report format, however, where possible information should be scheduled in a database or spreadsheet.	+	The employer then prepares a preliminary business case, based on the statement of need. This is a first attempt to justify the investment required by the potential project. As with the statement of need, it is likely to be in a report format, however, where possible information should be scheduled in a database or spreadsheet.

	When preparing the statement of need and preliminary business case, it may become apparent that specific questions will have to be answered, or specific information will be required as the project develops. This should be recorded, and will later form the basis of the employer’s information requirements (EIR).		When preparing the statement of need and preliminary business case, it may become apparent that specific questions will have to be answered, or specific information will be required as the project develops. This should be recorded, and will later form the basis of the employer’s information requirements (EIR).
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	This is the first part of the 'strategic definition' stage (or 'Strategy' in PAS 1192:2). It involves making crucial decisions about whether and how to proceed with the proposed project.		This is the first part of the 'strategic definition' stage (or 'Strategy' in PAS 1192:2). It involves making crucial decisions about whether and how to proceed with the proposed project.

−	~~The~~ decisions ~~that will need to be~~ made throughout the life of the development, should be information driven. The purpose of building information modelling (BIM) is to ensure appropriate information is created ~~in a suitable format~~ at the right time.<br/>	+	These decisions, along with those made throughout the life of the development, should be information driven. The purpose of building information modelling (BIM) is to ensure appropriate information is created at the right time.<br/>

−	~~To enable appropriate decisions to be made during this stage, a statement of need and a preliminary business case should be prepared.~~ It is important to ensure that this information is prepared in a format that will be of the greatest value through the life of the project, and is named and stored in a way that will be consistent with later stages. At this stage, this may simply be a matter of creating a central repository in which files can be stored, shared and tracked, organised using a classification system that enables external processes such as cost planning to take place and adopting a standard file naming convention such as that outlined in PAS 1192-2. This is an important part of a strategy known as 'beginning with the end in mind'.<br/>	+	It is important to ensure that this information is prepared in a format that will be of the greatest value through the life of the project, and is named and stored in a way that will be consistent with later stages. At this stage, this may simply be a matter of creating a central repository in which files can be stored, shared and tracked, organised using a classification system that enables external processes such as cost planning to take place and adopting a standard file naming convention such as that outlined in PAS 1192-2. This is an important part of a strategy known as 'beginning with the end in mind'. <br/>
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		+	To enable appropriate decisions to be made during this stage, a statement of need and a preliminary business case are prepared. <br/>

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	From assessment of business operations or from assessment of an existing estate, the employer identifies a need that could require the development of a new built asset.		From assessment of business operations or from assessment of an existing estate, the employer identifies a need that could require the development of a new built asset.

−	They then prepare ~~an initial~~ statement of need which describes the requirements for the potential project. The statement of need is likely to be in a report format, however, where possible, information and requirements should be scheduled in a database or spreadsheet that will be easy to expand and will be easy to use to test whether proposals satisfy requirements later in the project.	+	They then prepare a statement of need which describes the requirements for the potential project. The statement of need is likely to be in a report format, however, where possible, information and requirements should be scheduled in a database or spreadsheet that will be easy to expand and will be easy to use to test whether proposals satisfy requirements later in the project.

−	The employer then prepares a preliminary business case, based on the statement of need. This is offers a justification for the investment required by the potential project. As with the statement of need, it is likely to be in a report format, however, where possible information should be scheduled in a database or spreadsheet so that it easier to use, test and develop.	+	The employer then prepares a preliminary business case, based on the statement of need. This offers a justification for the investment required by the potential project. As with the statement of need, it is likely to be in a report format, however, where possible information should be scheduled in a database or spreadsheet so that it will be easier to use, test and develop.

−	When preparing the statement of need and preliminary business case, it may become apparent that specific questions will have to be answered, or specific information will be required ~~in the future~~ as the project develops, or for the operation of the completed development. This should be recorded, and will later form the basis of a contractual document, the 'employer’s information requirements' (EIR), which is a crucial ~~document~~ for the successful adoption of BM.	+	When preparing the statement of need and preliminary business case, it may become apparent that specific questions will have to be answered, or specific information will be required as the project develops, or for the operation of the completed development. This should be recorded, and will later form the basis of a contractual document, the 'employer’s information requirements' (EIR), which is crucial for the successful adoption of BIM.

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	At key points in the development of the project, the employer will have to decide whether the project should proceed, whether additional information is required or whether the project should be changed or abandoned.		At key points in the development of the project, the employer will have to decide whether the project should proceed, whether additional information is required or whether the project should be changed or abandoned.

−	To make this decision, the employer will need to answer a series of questions about the developing project (sometimes described as plain language questions), which will require that specific information is available.	+	To make this decision, the employer will need to answer a series of questions about the developing project (sometimes described as plain language questions), which will require that specific information is available. Later in the project, the publication of required information may be described as an 'information exchange' or 'data drop'. <br/>

−	The table below sets out examples of plain language questions that an employer might ask at this decision point and the information they might require to answer those questions~~. Later in the project, the publication of required information may be described as an 'information exchange' or 'data drop'~~.<br/>	+	The table below sets out examples of plain language questions that an employer might ask at this decision point and the information they might require to answer those questions.<br/>

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−	Has the project information been prepared and organised in a way that will ~~suit~~ later stages?	+	Has the project information been prepared and organised in a way that will be useful in later stages?

	Does the statement of need adequately define the requirement?		Does the statement of need adequately define the requirement?
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