Design management for construction projects - Revision history

Designing Buildings at 11:21, 19 March 2026

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	For more information, see Design management plan.		For more information, see Design management plan.

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	* Architectural practice.		* Architectural practice.

Editor at 11:31, 24 March 2021

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	Design is the process of creating a solution to a project brief and then preparing instructions allowing that solution to be constructed.		Design is the process of creating a solution to a project brief and then preparing instructions allowing that solution to be constructed.

−	In order that project budgets can be satisfied, programmes achieved, and designs properly co-ordinated and communicated, the design process needs to be planned and controlled. Problems can occur where there is missing information, poorly communicated information, inconsistencies between documentation, poor resource allocation, poor decision making due to inadequate information, and so on~~, However,~~	+	In order that project budgets can be satisfied, programmes achieved, and designs properly co-ordinated and communicated, the design process needs to be planned and controlled. Problems can occur where there is missing information, poorly communicated information, inconsistencies between documentation, poor resource allocation, poor decision making due to inadequate information, and so on.

	These difficulties have become more prevalent as buildings have become more technical, the range of products and materials has increased, standards and regulations have become more strict, and there are a greater number of specialist designers, particularly in the early stages of the design process.		These difficulties have become more prevalent as buildings have become more technical, the range of products and materials has increased, standards and regulations have become more strict, and there are a greater number of specialist designers, particularly in the early stages of the design process.

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	Other appointments might include:		Other appointments might include:

−	* A design co-ordinator for the co-ordination and integration of design prepared by specialist contractors. A design manager (see below)	+	* A design co-ordinator for the co-ordination and integration of design prepared by specialist contractors.
		+	* A design manager (see below)
	* An information manager for computer aided design (CAD) or building information modelling (BIM).		* An information manager for computer aided design (CAD) or building information modelling (BIM).
	* A lead consultant who directs the work of the consultant team and is the main point of contact for communication between the client and the consultant team, other than on significant design issues where the lead designer may become the main point of contact.		* A lead consultant who directs the work of the consultant team and is the main point of contact for communication between the client and the consultant team, other than on significant design issues where the lead designer may become the main point of contact.

85.31.141.216 at 10:43, 24 March 2021

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	Design is the process of creating a solution to a project brief and then preparing instructions allowing that solution to be constructed.		Design is the process of creating a solution to a project brief and then preparing instructions allowing that solution to be constructed.

−	In order that project budgets can be satisfied, programmes achieved, and designs properly co-ordinated and communicated, the design process needs to be planned and controlled. Problems can occur where there is missing information, poorly communicated information, inconsistencies between documentation, poor resource allocation, poor decision making due to inadequate information, and so on.	+	In order that project budgets can be satisfied, programmes achieved, and designs properly co-ordinated and communicated, the design process needs to be planned and controlled. Problems can occur where there is missing information, poorly communicated information, inconsistencies between documentation, poor resource allocation, poor decision making due to inadequate information, and so on, However,

	These difficulties have become more prevalent as buildings have become more technical, the range of products and materials has increased, standards and regulations have become more strict, and there are a greater number of specialist designers, particularly in the early stages of the design process.		These difficulties have become more prevalent as buildings have become more technical, the range of products and materials has increased, standards and regulations have become more strict, and there are a greater number of specialist designers, particularly in the early stages of the design process.
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	Other appointments might include:		Other appointments might include:

−	* A design co-ordinator for the co-ordination and integration of design prepared by specialist contractors.	+	* A design co-ordinator for the co-ordination and integration of design prepared by specialist contractors. A design manager (see below)
−	* A design manager (see below)	+
	* An information manager for computer aided design (CAD) or building information modelling (BIM).		* An information manager for computer aided design (CAD) or building information modelling (BIM).
	* A lead consultant who directs the work of the consultant team and is the main point of contact for communication between the client and the consultant team, other than on significant design issues where the lead designer may become the main point of contact.		* A lead consultant who directs the work of the consultant team and is the main point of contact for communication between the client and the consultant team, other than on significant design issues where the lead designer may become the main point of contact.

Editor at 16:40, 18 January 2021

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	* Practice management.		* Practice management.
	* Project managers.		* Project managers.
		+	* Resource allocation in design and construction.
	* Specialist designers.		* Specialist designers.
	* What is design?		* What is design?

	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:Construction_management]] [[Category:Design]] [[Category:Roles_/_services]]		[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:Construction_management]] [[Category:Design]] [[Category:Roles_/_services]]

Designing Buildings at 09:39, 14 September 2020

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	* What is design?		* What is design?

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Designing Buildings at 11:10, 24 February 2020

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	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

−	* Anthropometrics in architectural design.
	* Architectural practice.		* Architectural practice.
−	* A solution to handle large and complex construction projects: Interface Management.
	* Building design.		* Building design.
−	* Building technology.
−	* Business administration.
−	* Code of practice for project management.
	* Contractors designed portion.		* Contractors designed portion.
	* Design and build.		* Design and build.
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	* Design methodology.		* Design methodology.
	* Design responsibility matrix.		* Design responsibility matrix.
		+	* Integrated design.
	* Interface risk in construction.		* Interface risk in construction.
	* Lead designer.		* Lead designer.
	* Lead consultant.		* Lead consultant.
	* Management contract.		* Management contract.
−	* PFI.
	* Practice management.		* Practice management.
	* Project managers.		* Project managers.

Editor at 10:20, 4 April 2019

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	* Anthropometrics in architectural design.		* Anthropometrics in architectural design.
	* Architectural practice.		* Architectural practice.
		+	* A solution to handle large and complex construction projects: Interface Management.
	* Building design.		* Building design.
	* Building technology.		* Building technology.

Editor at 16:25, 1 February 2019

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	* Anthropometrics in architectural design.		* Anthropometrics in architectural design.
		+	* Architectural practice.
	* Building design.		* Building design.
	* Building technology.		* Building technology.

Editor at 15:38, 5 October 2018

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	Design is the process of creating a solution to a project brief and then preparing instructions allowing that solution to be constructed.		Design is the process of creating a solution to a project brief and then preparing instructions allowing that solution to be constructed.

−	In order that project budgets can be satisfied, programmes achieved, and designs properly co-ordinated and communicated, the design process needs to be planned and controlled. Problems can occur where there is missing information, poorly communicated information, inconsistencies between documentation, poor resource allocation, poor decision making due to inadequate information and so on.	+	In order that project budgets can be satisfied, programmes achieved, and designs properly co-ordinated and communicated, the design process needs to be planned and controlled. Problems can occur where there is missing information, poorly communicated information, inconsistencies between documentation, poor resource allocation, poor decision making due to inadequate information, and so on.

	These difficulties have become more prevalent as buildings have become more technical, the range of products and materials has increased, standards and regulations have become more strict, and there are a greater number of specialist designers, particularly in the early stages of the design process.		These difficulties have become more prevalent as buildings have become more technical, the range of products and materials has increased, standards and regulations have become more strict, and there are a greater number of specialist designers, particularly in the early stages of the design process.
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	The client must be properly engaged in the design process with consistent and timely information delivered to and received from the design team.		The client must be properly engaged in the design process with consistent and timely information delivered to and received from the design team.

−	At its most basic level, design can be seen as an iterative process, where, at each iteration, there are inputs, there is a design process and then there are outputs. At the end of each iteration the outputs are reviewed and then the process begins again. Typically this is structured by establishing a series of 'gateways', at which the client assesses the state of development of the project and considers; whether it satisfies their strategic objectives, that it is affordable, that value is being delivered, and that risks are acceptable. They can then decide whether to progress to the next stage.	+	At its most basic level, design can be seen as an iterative process, where, at each iteration, there are inputs, there is a design process and then there are outputs. At the end of each iteration the outputs are reviewed and then the process begins again. Typically, this is structured by establishing a series of 'gateways', at which the client assesses the state of development of the project and considers; whether it satisfies their strategic objectives, that it is affordable, that value is being delivered, and that risks are acceptable. They can then decide whether to progress to the next stage.

	If such a process is not introduced, there is a tendency for projects to gradually wander off course, with programme, budget and brief diverging.		If such a process is not introduced, there is a tendency for projects to gradually wander off course, with programme, budget and brief diverging.
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	= Collaborative working =		= Collaborative working =

−	Establishing collaborative practices is of particular importance on building design and construction projects, as they are likely to involve bringing together large number of diverse disciplines, many of whom will not have worked together before. They are also likely to involve the co-ordination and integration of a great deal of complex information, procedures and systems. This has become increasingly true as project structures have evolved from straight-forward client - consultant - contractor relationships to more integrated structures with complex financing arrangements, early engagement of the supply chain and the introduction of sub-contractor and supplier design.	+	Establishing collaborative practices is of particular importance on building design and construction projects, as they are likely to involve bringing together large number of diverse disciplines, many of whom will not have worked together before. They are also likely to involve the co-ordination and integration of a great deal of complex information, procedures and systems.
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		+	This has become increasingly true as project structures have evolved from straight-forward client - consultant - contractor relationships to more integrated structures with complex financing arrangements, early engagement of the supply chain and the introduction of sub-contractor and supplier design.

	For more information, see Collaborative practices.		For more information, see Collaborative practices.
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	For more information, see Design management plan.		For more information, see Design management plan.

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	* Anthropometrics in architectural design.		* Anthropometrics in architectural design.
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	* Project managers.		* Project managers.
	* Specialist designers.		* Specialist designers.
		+	* What is design?

	[[Category:Construction_management]] [[Category:Design]] [[Category:Roles_/_services]]		[[Category:Construction_management]] [[Category:Design]] [[Category:Roles_/_services]]