Phased construction works - Revision history

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	* The opportunity to make design changes may lead to scope creep.		* The opportunity to make design changes may lead to scope creep.
	* Maintaining business operations while construction is proceeding may be difficult.		* Maintaining business operations while construction is proceeding may be difficult.
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		+	Particular care is required in relation to:
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		+	* Logistics on site when different sections are in the possession of different parties.
		+	* The protection of completed sections from ongoing work.
		+	* The provision of appropriate insurance at all times for parts of the site.
		+	* The adoption of appropriate health and safety measures to deal with risks resulting from occupation of areas adjacent to, or only accessible through ongoing construction works.
		+	* The provision of appropriate security measures.
		+	* Continuity of systems such as building service.
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		+	Were all the works are procured under a single contract, phasing can be allowed for by sectional completion clauses. These allow different completion dates for different sections of the works. For more information see: Sectional completion.
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		+	If phasing was not agreed during procurement, it may be permitted to a certain extent by partial possession. This allows the client to take possession of part of a building or site, even if the works are ongoing or there are defects that have not been rectified. For more information see: Partial possession.

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−	~~Phased construction~~ works ~~are~~ a ~~means~~ of ~~project planning that can help to organise different~~ stages (or phases~~) in the work~~. This can be useful for clients, particularly ~~those~~ who are seeking to maintain some level of business operation ~~while~~ construction ~~work is ongoing~~ and ~~therefore are seeking~~ to minimise disruption. The project works are divided into sets of smaller projects which can then be timed according to the needs of the client – they may run concurrently or spaced out over several months or possibly years.	+	Construction works can be planned as a series of stages or phases, rather than as one continuous process. This can be useful for clients where a complex sequence of events needs to be followed (such as on densely occupied or complex site), or where there are a number of distinct components to the works, particularly for clients who are seeking to maintain some level of business operation during construction and so wish to minimise disruption.

−	~~Phasing construction~~ works can ~~also~~ be ~~beneficial in allowing~~ a ~~project to move forwards despite there being no guarantee~~ of ~~funding being available to complete it~~.	+	In such cases, the project works can be divided into a series of smaller projects, spaced out over a period of months or even years.

−	~~The main ways~~ in ~~which~~ a ~~construction~~ project can ~~be phased are:~~	+	Phasing construction works can also be beneficial in allowing a project to move forwards despite there being no guarantee of funding being available to complete it. Completing certain sections of work can make funding more attractive to potential lenders and investors than if the project had not begun at all. It can also enable the client to begin to generate income from the completed parts of the development.

−	* By work category: Every part of a particular type of work will be ~~completed as part of one phase.~~	+	Construction projects can be phased:
−	* By sectioning: Dividing the project into different sections and completing as separate projects.	+
−	* By partial completion: ~~The entire shell is built and the interior finished in separate phases (known as ‘drying it in).~~	+

−	~~The purpose~~ of ~~all through methods~~ is ~~to progress~~ the project ~~even if funding is not fully available~~, as the ~~intention~~ is ~~that funding will be secured as the project work progresses. Completing certain sections of work can make funding more attractive to potential lenders~~ and ~~investors than if~~ the ~~project had not begun at all~~.	+	* By work category: Every part of a particular type of work is completed as part of one phase.
		+	* By section: Dividing the project into different sections and completing them as separate projects.
		+	* By partial completion: For example, the entire shell is built and the interior finished in separate phases.

	Some of the advantages of phased construction include:		Some of the advantages of phased construction include:

−	* Lower initial investment and ~~the construction~~ costs can be spread over a longer time period.	+	* Lower initial investment and so less initial risk.
−	* A smaller scope of works can result in a shorter construction schedule.	+	* Construction costs can be spread over a longer time period.
−	* Can enable clients to ~~decide on any design~~ changes ~~having experienced~~ and ~~used~~ the ~~building~~.	+	* Income can be generated throughout the construction period.
		+	* The ability to continue to occupy a site throughout the development.
		+	* A smaller scope of works can result in a shorter construction schedule for key parts of the development.
		+	* Can enable clients continue to make changes based on response to the initial phases, market conditions and so on.
		+	* Different parts of the works can be procured in the way most suited to them.

	Some of the disadvantages of phased construction include:		Some of the disadvantages of phased construction include:

	* As different work phases will be spread out, the project overall will take longer.		* As different work phases will be spread out, the project overall will take longer.
−	* The costs overall may also be higher, ~~particularly because later stages could change over time with associated costs that are unknown or which could rise~~.	+	* The costs overall may also be higher, as the works take longer, inflation is likely to have a greater impact, and it is not as possible to deliver economies of scale.
	* The opportunity to make design changes may lead to scope creep.		* The opportunity to make design changes may lead to scope creep.
	* Maintaining business operations while construction is proceeding may be difficult.		* Maintaining business operations while construction is proceeding may be difficult.

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	* Activity schedule.		* Activity schedule.
	* Construction phase plan.		* Construction phase plan.
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	* Partial possession.		* Partial possession.
	* Practical completion.		* Practical completion.

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Phased construction works are a means of project planning that can help to organise different stages (or phases) in the work. This can be useful for clients, particularly those who are seeking to maintain some level of business operation while construction work is ongoing and therefore are seeking to minimise disruption. The project works are divided into sets of smaller projects which can then be timed according to the needs of the client – they may run concurrently or spaced out over several months or possibly years.

Phasing construction works can also be beneficial in allowing a project to move forwards despite there being no guarantee of funding being available to complete it.

The main ways in which a construction project can be phased are:

* By work category: Every part of a particular type of work will be completed as part of one phase.
* By sectioning: Dividing the project into different sections and completing as separate projects.
* By partial completion: The entire shell is built and the interior finished in separate phases (known as ‘drying it in).

The purpose of all through methods is to progress the project even if funding is not fully available, as the intention is that funding will be secured as the project work progresses. Completing certain sections of work can make funding more attractive to potential lenders and investors than if the project had not begun at all.

Some of the advantages of phased construction include:

* Lower initial investment and the construction costs can be spread over a longer time period.
* A smaller scope of works can result in a shorter construction schedule.
* Can enable clients to decide on any design changes having experienced and used the building.

Some of the disadvantages of phased construction include:

* As different work phases will be spread out, the project overall will take longer.
* The costs overall may also be higher, particularly because later stages could change over time with associated costs that are unknown or which could rise.
* The opportunity to make design changes may lead to scope creep.
* Maintaining business operations while construction is proceeding may be difficult.

= Find out more =

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

* Activity schedule.
* Construction phase plan.
* Partial possession.
* Practical completion.
* Progress of construction works.
* Project programme.
* Scheduling construction activities.
* Sectional completion.
* Soft landings.

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−	Construction works can be planned as a series of stages or phases, rather than as one continuous process. This can be useful for clients where a complex sequence of events needs to be followed (such as on densely occupied or complex site), or where there are a number of distinct components to the works, particularly for clients who are seeking to maintain some level of business operation during construction and so wish to minimise disruption.	+	Construction works can be planned as a series of stages or phases, rather than as one continuous process.
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		+	This can be useful for clients where a complex sequence of events needs to be followed (such as on densely occupied or complex site), or where there are a number of distinct components to the works, particularly for clients who are seeking to maintain some level of business operation during construction and so wish to minimise disruption.

	In such cases, the project works can be divided into a series of smaller projects, spaced out over a period of months or even years.		In such cases, the project works can be divided into a series of smaller projects, spaced out over a period of months or even years.

−	Phasing construction works can ~~also~~ be beneficial in allowing a project to move forwards despite there being no guarantee of funding being available to complete it. Completing certain sections of work can make funding more attractive to potential lenders and investors than if the project ~~had~~ not begun at all. It can also enable the client to begin to generate income from the completed parts of the development.	+	Phasing construction works can be beneficial in allowing a project to move forwards despite there being no guarantee of funding being available to complete it. Completing certain sections of work can make funding more attractive to potential lenders and investors than if the project has not begun at all. It can also enable the client to begin to generate income from the completed parts of the development.

	Construction projects can be phased:		Construction projects can be phased:
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	* The ability to continue to occupy a site throughout the development.		* The ability to continue to occupy a site throughout the development.
	* A smaller scope of works can result in a shorter construction schedule for key parts of the development.		* A smaller scope of works can result in a shorter construction schedule for key parts of the development.
−	* ~~Can~~ enable clients continue to make changes based on response to the initial phases, market conditions and so on.	+	* It can enable clients to continue to make changes based on response to the initial phases, market conditions and so on.
	* Different parts of the works can be procured in the way most suited to them.		* Different parts of the works can be procured in the way most suited to them.

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	* The opportunity to make design changes may lead to scope creep.		* The opportunity to make design changes may lead to scope creep.
	* Maintaining business operations while construction is proceeding may be difficult.		* Maintaining business operations while construction is proceeding may be difficult.
		+	* The possibility that delays in one part of the works will impact on other phases.

	Particular care is required in relation to:		Particular care is required in relation to:
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	* The adoption of appropriate health and safety measures to deal with risks resulting from occupation of areas adjacent to, or only accessible through ongoing construction works.		* The adoption of appropriate health and safety measures to deal with risks resulting from occupation of areas adjacent to, or only accessible through ongoing construction works.
	* The provision of appropriate security measures.		* The provision of appropriate security measures.
−	* Continuity of systems such as building ~~service~~.	+	* Continuity of systems such as building services.
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		+	Where all the works are procured under a single contract, phasing can be allowed for by sectional completion clauses. These allow different completion dates for different sections of the works. For more information see: Sectional completion.

−	~~Were all~~ the works ~~are~~ procured under a single contract, phasing can be allowed for by sectional completion clauses. These allow different completion dates for different sections of the works. For more information see: Sectional completion.	+	Alternatively different aspects of the works may be procured under entirely separate contracts.

	If phasing was not agreed during procurement, it may be permitted to a certain extent by partial possession. This allows the client to take possession of part of a building or site, even if the works are ongoing or there are defects that have not been rectified. For more information see: Partial possession.		If phasing was not agreed during procurement, it may be permitted to a certain extent by partial possession. This allows the client to take possession of part of a building or site, even if the works are ongoing or there are defects that have not been rectified. For more information see: Partial possession.