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	There are more that 1,000 articles about client procedures on Designing Buildings. [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Category:Client_procedures A full index is available here.]		There are more that 1,000 articles about client procedures on Designing Buildings. [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Category:Client_procedures A full index is available here.]
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	* [[Employer\|Employer]]: The party that enters into contractual agreement to fund and procure a construction project (often synonymous with “client”).		* [[Employer\|Employer]]: The party that enters into contractual agreement to fund and procure a construction project (often synonymous with “client”).
	* [[Independent_client_advisers\|Independent client advisers]]: Third-party professionals offering impartial guidance and oversight to clients on technical, contractual, or strategic matters.		* [[Independent_client_advisers\|Independent client advisers]]: Third-party professionals offering impartial guidance and oversight to clients on technical, contractual, or strategic matters.
−	* [[Intelligent_client\|Intelligent client]]: A client organisation equipped with enough internal understanding and capability to lead a construction project effectively.
	* [[Project_manager\|Project manager]]: The individual responsible for planning, executing, and closing a project while balancing scope, time, cost, and quality.		* [[Project_manager\|Project manager]]: The individual responsible for planning, executing, and closing a project while balancing scope, time, cost, and quality.
	* [[Project_sponsor\|Sponsor]]: The stakeholder or group that authorises and ensures funding and support for the project at executive level.		* [[Project_sponsor\|Sponsor]]: The stakeholder or group that authorises and ensures funding and support for the project at executive level.
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	Project planning and project definition:		Project planning and project definition:

−	* Briefing documents: The initial documents outlining client objectives, requirements, constraints, and project context.	+	* [[Briefing_documents\|Briefing documents]]: The initial documents outlining client objectives, requirements, constraints, and project context.
−	* Business case for construction projects: A structured argument, often financial and strategic, justifying why a project should proceed.	+	* [[Business_case_for_construction_projects\|Business case for construction projects]]: A structured argument, often financial and strategic, justifying why a project should proceed.
−	* Feasibility studies: Investigations into the viability of a project from technical, financial, regulatory, and operational perspectives.	+	* [[Feasibility_studies\|Feasibility studies]]: Investigations into the viability of a project from technical, financial, regulatory, and operational perspectives.
−	* Funding options for building developments: Various financing methods, such as loans, equity, grants, or public-private partnerships.	+	* [[Funding_options_for_building_developments\|Funding options for building developments]]: Various financing methods, such as loans, equity, grants, or public-private partnerships.
−	* Project brief: A refined summary of project goals, scope, requirements, and constraints, forming the basis for design.	+	* [[Options_appraisals\|Options appraisals]]. Assessing a number of potential options before developing a concept design for the preferred option.
−	* Specification: The detailed technical criteria and standards to which the project must adhere.	+	* [[Project_brief\|Project brief]]: A refined summary of project goals, scope, requirements, and constraints, forming the basis for design.
−	* Statement of need: A high-level description ~~emphasizing~~ why the project is required and what problems it aims to solve.	+	* [[Specifications\|Specification]]: The detailed technical criteria and standards to which the project must adhere.
−	* Strategic brief: The overarching document that aligns the project with ~~organizational~~ goals and strategic context.	+	* [[Statement_of_need\|Statement of need]]: A high-level description emphasising why the project is required and what problems it aims to solve.
		+	* [[Strategic_brief\|Strategic brief]]: The overarching document that aligns the project with organisational goals and strategic context.

	Project delivery, contracts and gateways:		Project delivery, contracts and gateways:

−	* Appointments: The process of selecting and contracting consultants, contractors, and other service providers.	+	* [[Appointments\|Appointments]]: The process of selecting and contracting consultants, contractors, and other service providers.
−	* Benchmarking: Comparing project proposals or performance against industry standards or previous projects to ensure quality and value.	+	* [[Benchmarking\|Benchmarking]]: Comparing project proposals or performance against industry standards or previous projects to ensure quality and value.
−	* Building control: The system of ensuring compliance with building regulations through approval and inspection.	+	* [[Building_control\|Building control]]: The system of ensuring compliance with building regulations through approval and inspection.
−	* Concept design: The early design stage establishing high-level spatial, functional, and aesthetic ideas.	+	* [[Change_control\|Change control]]. Ensuring approved information is not changed without the express permission of the client.
−	* Construction contracts: Legally binding agreements that define responsibilities, scope, pricing, and terms between parties.	+	* [[Client_responsibilities\|Client responsibilities]]. Legal requirements.
−	* Design review: Formal assessments of design quality, functionality, compliance, and risk during development.	+	* [[Concept_design\|Concept design]]: The early design stage establishing high-level spatial, functional, and aesthetic ideas.
−	* Detail design: The comprehensive development of technical drawings, specifications, and finishes ready for construction.	+	* [[Construction_contracts\|Construction contracts]]: Legally binding agreements that define responsibilities, scope, pricing, and terms between parties.
−	* Gateways: Formal decision points in project delivery where approval is required to proceed to the next phase.	+	* [[Design_review\|Design review]]: Formal assessments of design quality, functionality, compliance, and risk during development.
−	* Milestones: Key progress checkpoints in a project’s timeline marking significant achievements.	+	* [[Detail_design\|Detail design]]: The comprehensive development of technical drawings, specifications, and finishes ready for construction.
−	* Planning permission: Official approval from planning authorities to proceed with construction as proposed.	+	* [[Gateways\|Gateways]]: Formal decision points in project delivery where approval is required to proceed to the next phase.
−	* Procurement: The process of sourcing and hiring contractors and suppliers to provide goods or services.	+	* [[Milestones\|Milestones]]: Key progress checkpoints in a project’s timeline marking significant achievements.
−	* Quality control: Ensuring construction work meets agreed specifications and standards throughout the build.	+	* [[Planning_permission\|Planning permission]]: Official approval from planning authorities to proceed with construction as proposed.
−	* Risk management: Identifying, analysing, and mitigating potential events that could jeopardize project success.	+	* [[Procurement\|Procurement]]: The process of sourcing and hiring contractors and suppliers to provide goods or services.
−	* Value management: A systematic approach to achieving the best combination of functionality, quality, and cost.	+	* [[Quality_control\|Quality control]]: Ensuring construction work meets agreed specifications and standards throughout the build.
		+	* [[Risk_management\|Risk management]]: Identifying, analysing, and mitigating potential events that could jeopardize project success.
		+	* [[Value_management\|Value management]]: A systematic approach to achieving the best combination of functionality, quality, and cost.

	Project commissioning, snagging, handover, taking possession, aftercare and review:		Project commissioning, snagging, handover, taking possession, aftercare and review:

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	Client bodies and guidance, project initiation, feasibility, brief and budget:		Client bodies and guidance, project initiation, feasibility, brief and budget:

−	* Champions for construction clients: Advocates who support and represent client interests throughout the project lifecycle.	+	* [[Champions_for_construction_clients\|Champions for construction clients]]: Advocates who support and represent client interests throughout the project lifecycle.
−	* Client requirements: The needs and specifications defined by the client to help the project team assess options and make recommendations.	+	* [[Client_requirements\|Client requirements]]: The needs and specifications defined by the client to help the project team assess options and make recommendations.
−	* Client: The individual or ~~organization~~ responsible for initiating and commissioning a construction project.	+	* [[Client\|Client]]: The individual or organisation responsible for initiating and commissioning a construction project.
−	* ~~Client’s~~ representative: The person—internal or external—who manages the project on behalf of the client.	+	* [[Client_representative\|Client representative]]: The person—internal or external—who manages the project on behalf of the client.
−	* Developer: An entity that secures land, finances, and orchestrates property projects for future occupation or sale.	+	* [[Developer\|Developer]]: An entity that secures land, finances, and orchestrates property projects for future occupation or sale.
−	* Employer: The party that enters into contractual agreement to fund and procure a construction project (often synonymous with “client”).	+	* [[Domestic_client\|Domestic client]]. People who have construction work carried out on their own home.
−	* Independent client advisers: Third-party professionals offering impartial guidance and oversight to clients on technical, contractual, or strategic matters.	+	* [[Employer\|Employer]]: The party that enters into contractual agreement to fund and procure a construction project (often synonymous with “client”).
−	* Intelligent client: A client ~~organization~~ equipped with enough internal understanding and capability to lead a construction project effectively.	+	* [[Independent_client_advisers\|Independent client advisers]]: Third-party professionals offering impartial guidance and oversight to clients on technical, contractual, or strategic matters.
−	* Project manager: The individual responsible for planning, executing, and closing a project while balancing scope, time, cost, and quality.	+	* [[Intelligent_client\|Intelligent client]]: A client organisation equipped with enough internal understanding and capability to lead a construction project effectively.
−	* Sponsor: The stakeholder or group that ~~authorizes~~ and ensures funding and support for the project at executive level.	+	* [[Project_manager\|Project manager]]: The individual responsible for planning, executing, and closing a project while balancing scope, time, cost, and quality.
−	* Stakeholders: All individuals or groups with interest or influence over the project, including users, funders, regulators, local communities, etc.	+	* [[Project_sponsor\|Sponsor]]: The stakeholder or group that authorises and ensures funding and support for the project at executive level.
−	* Third party dependencies: External conditions or services—like utilities, regulatory approvals, or adjacent properties—that the project relies upon.	+	* [[Stakeholders\|Stakeholders]]: All individuals or groups with interest or influence over the project, including users, funders, regulators, local communities, etc.
−	* Types of client related roles for construction projects: A compilation of client-side roles such as academic institutions, asset managers, authorities, buyers, etc.	+	* [[Third-party_dependencies\|Third party dependencies]]: External conditions or services—like utilities, regulatory approvals, or adjacent properties—that the project relies upon.
−	* User panels: Groups of representative users giving feedback during project development to shape design and functionality.	+	* [[Types_of_client_related_roles_for_construction_projects\|Types of client related roles for construction projects]]: A compilation of client-side roles such as academic institutions, asset managers, authorities, buyers, etc.
−	* Users: End-users or occupants who will use and experience the building once it’s completed.	+	* [[User_panels\|User panels]]: Groups of representative users giving feedback during project development to shape design and functionality.
		+	* [[Users\|Users]]: End-users or occupants who will use and experience the building once it’s completed.

	Project planning and project definition:		Project planning and project definition:

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	Client bodies and guidance, project initiation, feasibility, brief and budget:		Client bodies and guidance, project initiation, feasibility, brief and budget:

−	* ~~Client. A general introduction~~.	+	* Champions for construction clients: Advocates who support and represent client interests throughout the project lifecycle.
−	* Client~~'s representative~~.	+	* Client requirements: The needs and specifications defined by the client to help the project team assess options and make recommendations.
−	* ~~Champions~~ for construction ~~clients~~.	+	* Client: The individual or organization responsible for initiating and commissioning a construction project.
−	* Developer.	+	* Client’s representative: The person—internal or external—who manages the project on behalf of the client.
−	* Employer.	+	* Developer: An entity that secures land, finances, and orchestrates property projects for future occupation or sale.
−	* Independent client advisers.	+	* Employer: The party that enters into contractual agreement to fund and procure a construction project (often synonymous with “client”).
−	* Intelligent client.	+	* Independent client advisers: Third-party professionals offering impartial guidance and oversight to clients on technical, contractual, or strategic matters.
−	* Project manager.	+	* Intelligent client: A client organization equipped with enough internal understanding and capability to lead a construction project effectively.
−	* Sponsor.	+	* Project manager: The individual responsible for planning, executing, and closing a project while balancing scope, time, cost, and quality.
−	* Stakeholders.	+	* Sponsor: The stakeholder or group that authorizes and ensures funding and support for the project at executive level.
−	* Third party ~~dependancies~~.	+	* Stakeholders: All individuals or groups with interest or influence over the project, including users, funders, regulators, local communities, etc.
−	* Types of client related roles for construction projects.	+	* Third party dependencies: External conditions or services—like utilities, regulatory approvals, or adjacent properties—that the project relies upon.
−	* ~~Users~~.	+	* Types of client related roles for construction projects: A compilation of client-side roles such as academic institutions, asset managers, authorities, buyers, etc.
−	* ~~User panels~~.	+	* User panels: Groups of representative users giving feedback during project development to shape design and functionality.
		+	* Users: End-users or occupants who will use and experience the building once it’s completed.

	Project planning and project definition:		Project planning and project definition:

−	* Briefing documents.	+	* Briefing documents: The initial documents outlining client objectives, requirements, constraints, and project context.
−	* Business case for construction projects.	+	* Business case for construction projects: A structured argument, often financial and strategic, justifying why a project should proceed.
−	* Client requirements.	+	* Feasibility studies: Investigations into the viability of a project from technical, financial, regulatory, and operational perspectives.
−	* Feasibility studies.	+	* Funding options for building developments: Various financing methods, such as loans, equity, grants, or public-private partnerships.
−	* Funding options for building developments.	+	* Project brief: A refined summary of project goals, scope, requirements, and constraints, forming the basis for design.
−	* Project brief.	+	* Specification: The detailed technical criteria and standards to which the project must adhere.
−	* ~~Statement of need~~.	+	* Statement of need: A high-level description emphasizing why the project is required and what problems it aims to solve.
−	* ~~Specification~~.	+	* Strategic brief: The overarching document that aligns the project with organizational goals and strategic context.
−	* Strategic brief.	+

	Project delivery, contracts and gateways:		Project delivery, contracts and gateways:

−	* Appointments.	+	* Appointments: The process of selecting and contracting consultants, contractors, and other service providers.
−	* ~~Building control~~.	+	* Benchmarking: Comparing project proposals or performance against industry standards or previous projects to ensure quality and value.
−	* ~~Design review~~	+	* Building control: The system of ensuring compliance with building regulations through approval and inspection.
−	* Benchmarking.	+	* Concept design: The early design stage establishing high-level spatial, functional, and aesthetic ideas.
−	* Concept design.	+	* Construction contracts: Legally binding agreements that define responsibilities, scope, pricing, and terms between parties.
−	* Construction contracts.	+	* Design review: Formal assessments of design quality, functionality, compliance, and risk during development.
−	* ~~Detail~~ design.	+	* Detail design: The comprehensive development of technical drawings, specifications, and finishes ready for construction.
−	* ~~Milestones~~.	+	* Gateways: Formal decision points in project delivery where approval is required to proceed to the next phase.
−	* ~~Planning permission~~.	+	* Milestones: Key progress checkpoints in a project’s timeline marking significant achievements.
−	* ~~Procurement~~.	+	* Planning permission: Official approval from planning authorities to proceed with construction as proposed.
−	* ~~Risk management~~.	+	* Procurement: The process of sourcing and hiring contractors and suppliers to provide goods or services.
−	* ~~Gateways~~.	+	* Quality control: Ensuring construction work meets agreed specifications and standards throughout the build.
−	* Quality control.	+	* Risk management: Identifying, analysing, and mitigating potential events that could jeopardize project success.
−	* Value management.	+	* Value management: A systematic approach to achieving the best combination of functionality, quality, and cost.

	Project commissioning, snagging, handover, taking possession, aftercare and review:		Project commissioning, snagging, handover, taking possession, aftercare and review:

−	* Building performance evaluation.	+	* Aftercare. Provisions for initial aftercare and extended aftercare services after the contruction is completed.
−	* Client commissioning.	+	* Building performance evaluation: Post-completion review assessing if the building meets expected performance criteria.
−	* Defects liability period.	+	* Client commissioning: The process of testing, verifying, and handing over building systems to ensure they operate as intended.
−	* Handover of the construction site to the client.	+	* Defects liability period: The contractual period after handover during which the contractor must rectify defects.
−	* Performance in use.	+	* Handover of the construction site to the client: Formal transfer of ownership and operational responsibility upon completion.
−	* Post occupancy evaluation.	+	* Performance in use: How well the building performs practically and functionally once occupied.
−	* Practical completion.	+	* Post occupancy evaluation: Systematic study of users’ satisfaction and building performance after occupation.
−	* Snagging construction works.	+	* Practical completion: The stage where construction is complete enough that the client can take possession and begin using the building.
−	* Soft landings.	+	* Snagging construction works: Identifying and remedying minor defects or incomplete items before final acceptance.
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		+	* Soft landings: A structured approach to help transition from construction to occupation, ensuring operational performance and user satisfaction in the initial period after handover.

	= All articles about client procedures =		= All articles about client procedures =

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	Client bodies and guidance, project initiation, feasibility, brief and budget:		Client bodies and guidance, project initiation, feasibility, brief and budget:

−	* ~~Business case for construction projects~~.	+	* Client. A general introduction.
−	* ~~CIOB~~ Client ~~Guide~~.	+	* Client's representative.
−	* ~~Client~~ for ~~building design and~~ construction	+	* Champions for construction clients.
−	* ~~Client model~~.	+	* Developer.
−	* ~~Champions for construction clients~~	+	* Employer.
−	* Funding options for building developments.	+
	* Independent client advisers.		* Independent client advisers.
	* Intelligent client.		* Intelligent client.
−	* ~~Key performance indicators~~.	+	* Project manager.
		+	* Sponsor.
		+	* Stakeholders.
		+	* Third party dependancies.
	* Types of client related roles for construction projects.		* Types of client related roles for construction projects.
		+	* Users.
		+	* User panels.

−	Project ~~procurement, appointments, governance, risk, quality~~ and ~~cost control~~:	+	Project planning and project definition:

−	* ~~Appointing consultants~~ for ~~building design and~~ construction	+	* Briefing documents.
−	* ~~Collaborative practices~~ for building ~~design and construction~~	+	* Business case for construction projects.
−	* ~~Integrated supply team~~	+	* Client requirements.
−	* ~~Integrated project team~~.	+	* Feasibility studies.
		+	* Funding options for building developments.
		+	* Project brief.
		+	* Statement of need.
		+	* Specification.
		+	* Strategic brief.

−	Project~~, design, approvals, tendering~~, contracts and gateways:	+	Project delivery, contracts and gateways:

		+	* Appointments.
		+	* Building control.
	* Design review		* Design review
	* Benchmarking.		* Benchmarking.
−	* Client design advisor.
	* Concept design.		* Concept design.
−	* ~~Concept architectural design~~.	+	* Construction contracts.
−	* ~~Crime Prevention Design Advisor~~.	+	* Detail design.
−	* ~~Design risk management~~.	+	* Milestones.
−	* ~~OGC~~.	+	* Planning permission.
−	* ~~Qualitative design review~~.	+	* Procurement.
−	* ~~Stakeholders~~.	+	* Risk management.
−	* ~~Stakeholder matrix~~.	+	* Gateways.
−	* ~~User panels~~.	+	* Quality control.
	* Value management.		* Value management.
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−	~~Project delivery, changes, delays, variations, scope creep, performance and oversight:~~
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−	* Change control procedure for building design and construction.
−	* Detailed design.
−	* Design workshop.
−	* Design team meeting.
−	* Design process essentials.
−	* Design quality.
−	* Design responsibility matrix.
−	* Samples and mock-ups.

	Project commissioning, snagging, handover, taking possession, aftercare and review:		Project commissioning, snagging, handover, taking possession, aftercare and review:

−	* Building ~~Performance Evaluation~~.	+	* Building performance evaluation.
−	* ~~Commissioning building systems~~.	+	* Client commissioning.
		+	* Defects liability period.
	* Handover of the construction site to the client.		* Handover of the construction site to the client.
−	* Post ~~Occupancy Evaluation~~.	+	* Performance in use.
		+	* Post occupancy evaluation.
		+	* Practical completion.
	* Snagging construction works.		* Snagging construction works.
	* Soft landings.		* Soft landings.

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	Below are some of the most important and widely read articles on procurement available on Designing Buildings:		Below are some of the most important and widely read articles on procurement available on Designing Buildings:

−	Client bodies and guidance, project initiation, feasibility, brief and budget:	+	=== Client bodies and guidance, project initiation, feasibility, brief and budget: ===

	* [[Champions_for_construction_clients\|Champions for construction clients]]: Advocates who support and represent client interests throughout the project lifecycle.		* [[Champions_for_construction_clients\|Champions for construction clients]]: Advocates who support and represent client interests throughout the project lifecycle.
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	* [[Users\|Users]]: End-users or occupants who will use and experience the building once it’s completed.		* [[Users\|Users]]: End-users or occupants who will use and experience the building once it’s completed.

−	Project planning and project definition:	+	=== Project planning and project definition: ===

	* [[Briefing_documents\|Briefing documents]]: The documents outlining client objectives, requirements, constraints, and project context.		* [[Briefing_documents\|Briefing documents]]: The documents outlining client objectives, requirements, constraints, and project context.
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	* [[Strategic_brief\|Strategic brief]]: The overarching document that aligns the project with organisational goals and strategic context.		* [[Strategic_brief\|Strategic brief]]: The overarching document that aligns the project with organisational goals and strategic context.

−	Project delivery, contracts and gateways:	+	=== Project delivery, contracts and gateways: ===

	* [[Appointments\|Appointments]]: The process of selecting and contracting service providers.		* [[Appointments\|Appointments]]: The process of selecting and contracting service providers.
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	* [[Value_management\|Value management]]: A systematic approach to achieving the best combination of functionality, quality, and cost.		* [[Value_management\|Value management]]: A systematic approach to achieving the best combination of functionality, quality, and cost.

−	Project commissioning, snagging, handover, taking possession, aftercare and review:	+	=== Project commissioning, snagging, handover, taking possession, aftercare and review: ===

	* [[Aftercare\|Aftercare]]. Provisions for initial aftercare and extended aftercare services after the construction is completed.		* [[Aftercare\|Aftercare]]. Provisions for initial aftercare and extended aftercare services after the construction is completed.

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	* [[Developer\|Developer]]: An entity that secures land, finances, and orchestrates property projects for future occupation or sale.		* [[Developer\|Developer]]: An entity that secures land, finances, and orchestrates property projects for future occupation or sale.
	* [[Domestic_client\|Domestic client]]. People who have construction work carried out on their own home.		* [[Domestic_client\|Domestic client]]. People who have construction work carried out on their own home.
−	* [[Employer\|Employer]]: The party that enters into contractual agreement to fund and procure a construction project ~~(often synonymous with “client”)~~.	+	* [[Employer\|Employer]]: The party that enters into contractual agreement to fund and procure a construction project.
−	* [[Independent_client_advisers\|Independent client advisers]]: Third-party professionals offering impartial guidance and oversight ~~to clients on technical, contractual, or strategic matters~~.	+	* [[Independent_client_advisers\|Independent client advisers]]: Third-party professionals offering impartial guidance and oversight.
−	* [[Project_manager\|Project manager]]: The individual responsible for planning, executing, and closing a project ~~while balancing scope, time, cost, and quality~~.	+	* [[Project_manager\|Project manager]]: The individual responsible for planning, executing, and closing a project.
	* [[Project_sponsor\|Sponsor]]: The stakeholder or group that authorises and ensures funding and support for the project at executive level.		* [[Project_sponsor\|Sponsor]]: The stakeholder or group that authorises and ensures funding and support for the project at executive level.
−	* [[Stakeholders\|Stakeholders]]: All individuals or groups with interest or influence over the project~~, including users, funders, regulators, local communities, etc~~.	+	* [[Stakeholders\|Stakeholders]]: All individuals or groups with interest or influence over the project.
	* [[Third-party_dependencies\|Third party dependencies]]: External conditions or services—like utilities, regulatory approvals, or adjacent properties—that the project relies upon.		* [[Third-party_dependencies\|Third party dependencies]]: External conditions or services—like utilities, regulatory approvals, or adjacent properties—that the project relies upon.
−	* [[Types_of_client_related_roles_for_construction_projects\|Types of client related roles for construction projects]]: A compilation of client-side roles ~~such as academic institutions, asset managers, authorities, buyers, etc~~.	+	* [[Types_of_client_related_roles_for_construction_projects\|Types of client related roles for construction projects]]: A compilation of client-side roles.
−	* [[User_panels\|User panels]]: Groups of representative users giving feedback during project development ~~to shape design and functionality~~.	+	* [[User_panels\|User panels]]: Groups of representative users giving feedback during project development.
	* [[Users\|Users]]: End-users or occupants who will use and experience the building once it’s completed.		* [[Users\|Users]]: End-users or occupants who will use and experience the building once it’s completed.

	Project planning and project definition:		Project planning and project definition:

−	* [[Briefing_documents\|Briefing documents]]: The ~~initial~~ documents outlining client objectives, requirements, constraints, and project context.	+	* [[Briefing_documents\|Briefing documents]]: The documents outlining client objectives, requirements, constraints, and project context.
	* [[Business_case_for_construction_projects\|Business case for construction projects]]: A structured argument, often financial and strategic, justifying why a project should proceed.		* [[Business_case_for_construction_projects\|Business case for construction projects]]: A structured argument, often financial and strategic, justifying why a project should proceed.
	* [[Feasibility_studies\|Feasibility studies]]: Investigations into the viability of a project from technical, financial, regulatory, and operational perspectives.		* [[Feasibility_studies\|Feasibility studies]]: Investigations into the viability of a project from technical, financial, regulatory, and operational perspectives.
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	Project delivery, contracts and gateways:		Project delivery, contracts and gateways:

−	* [[Appointments\|Appointments]]: The process of selecting and contracting ~~consultants, contractors, and other~~ service providers.	+	* [[Appointments\|Appointments]]: The process of selecting and contracting service providers.
−	* [[Benchmarking\|Benchmarking]]: Comparing project proposals or performance against industry standards or previous projects ~~to ensure quality and value~~.	+	* [[Benchmarking\|Benchmarking]]: Comparing project proposals or performance against industry standards or previous projects.
	* [[Building_control\|Building control]]: The system of ensuring compliance with building regulations through approval and inspection.		* [[Building_control\|Building control]]: The system of ensuring compliance with building regulations through approval and inspection.
	* [[Change_control\|Change control]]. Ensuring approved information is not changed without the express permission of the client.		* [[Change_control\|Change control]]. Ensuring approved information is not changed without the express permission of the client.
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	* [[Concept_design\|Concept design]]: The early design stage establishing high-level spatial, functional, and aesthetic ideas.		* [[Concept_design\|Concept design]]: The early design stage establishing high-level spatial, functional, and aesthetic ideas.
	* [[Construction_contracts\|Construction contracts]]: Legally binding agreements that define responsibilities, scope, pricing, and terms between parties.		* [[Construction_contracts\|Construction contracts]]: Legally binding agreements that define responsibilities, scope, pricing, and terms between parties.
−	* [[Design_review\|Design review]]: Formal assessments of design quality, functionality, compliance, and risk ~~during development~~.	+	* [[Design_review\|Design review]]: Formal assessments of design quality, functionality, compliance, and risk.
	* [[Detail_design\|Detail design]]: The comprehensive development of technical drawings, specifications, and finishes ready for construction.		* [[Detail_design\|Detail design]]: The comprehensive development of technical drawings, specifications, and finishes ready for construction.
	* [[Gateways\|Gateways]]: Formal decision points in project delivery where approval is required to proceed to the next phase.		* [[Gateways\|Gateways]]: Formal decision points in project delivery where approval is required to proceed to the next phase.
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	* [[Procurement\|Procurement]]: The process of sourcing and hiring contractors and suppliers to provide goods or services.		* [[Procurement\|Procurement]]: The process of sourcing and hiring contractors and suppliers to provide goods or services.
	* [[Quality_control\|Quality control]]: Ensuring construction work meets agreed specifications and standards throughout the build.		* [[Quality_control\|Quality control]]: Ensuring construction work meets agreed specifications and standards throughout the build.
−	* [[Risk_management\|Risk management]]: Identifying, analysing, and mitigating potential events that could ~~jeopardize~~ project success.	+	* [[Risk_management\|Risk management]]: Identifying, analysing, and mitigating potential events that could jeopardise project success.
	* [[Value_management\|Value management]]: A systematic approach to achieving the best combination of functionality, quality, and cost.		* [[Value_management\|Value management]]: A systematic approach to achieving the best combination of functionality, quality, and cost.

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	* [[Practical_completion\|Practical completion]]: The stage where construction is complete enough that the client can take possession and begin using the building.		* [[Practical_completion\|Practical completion]]: The stage where construction is complete enough that the client can take possession and begin using the building.
	* [[Snagging_construction_works\|Snagging construction works]]: Identifying and remedying minor defects or incomplete items before final acceptance.		* [[Snagging_construction_works\|Snagging construction works]]: Identifying and remedying minor defects or incomplete items before final acceptance.
−	* [[Soft_landings\|Soft landings]]: A structured approach to help transition from construction to occupation~~, ensuring operational performance and user satisfaction in the initial period after handover~~.	+	* [[Soft_landings\|Soft landings]]: A structured approach to help transition from construction to occupation.

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	Project commissioning, snagging, handover, taking possession, aftercare and review:		Project commissioning, snagging, handover, taking possession, aftercare and review:

−	* Aftercare. Provisions for initial aftercare and extended aftercare services after the ~~contruction~~ is completed.	+	* [[Aftercare\|Aftercare]]. Provisions for initial aftercare and extended aftercare services after the construction is completed.
−	* Building performance evaluation: Post-completion review assessing if the building meets expected performance criteria.	+	* [[Building_performance_evaluation\|Building performance evaluation]]: Post-completion review assessing if the building meets expected performance criteria.
−	* Client commissioning: The process of testing, verifying, and handing over building systems to ensure they operate as intended.	+	* [[Client_commissioning\|Client commissioning]]: The process of testing, verifying, and handing over building systems to ensure they operate as intended.
−	* Defects liability period: The contractual period after handover during which the contractor must rectify defects.	+	* [[Defects_liability_period\|Defects liability period]]: The contractual period after handover during which the contractor must rectify defects.
−	* Handover of the construction site to the client: Formal transfer of ownership and operational responsibility upon completion.	+	* [[Handover_of_the_construction_site_to_the_client\|Handover of the construction site to the client]]: Formal transfer of ownership and operational responsibility upon completion.
−	* Performance in use: How well the building performs practically and functionally once occupied.	+	* [[Performance_in_use\|Performance in use]]: How well the building performs practically and functionally once occupied.
−	* Post occupancy evaluation: Systematic study of users’ satisfaction and building performance after occupation.	+	* [[Post-occupancy_evaluation\|Post occupancy evaluation]]: Systematic study of users’ satisfaction and building performance after occupation.
−	* Practical completion: The stage where construction is complete enough that the client can take possession and begin using the building.	+	* [[Practical_completion\|Practical completion]]: The stage where construction is complete enough that the client can take possession and begin using the building.
−	* Snagging construction works: Identifying and remedying minor defects or incomplete items before final acceptance.	+	* [[Snagging_construction_works\|Snagging construction works]]: Identifying and remedying minor defects or incomplete items before final acceptance.
−		+	* [[Soft_landings\|Soft landings]]: A structured approach to help transition from construction to occupation, ensuring operational performance and user satisfaction in the initial period after handover.
−	* Soft landings: A structured approach to help transition from construction to occupation, ensuring operational performance and user satisfaction in the initial period after handover.	+

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