Management contract: outline work plan
An outline work plan for a project following a management contract procurement route is presented below. Project plans for other procurement routes are available by clicking here.
Clicking on any of the stages will open up the detailed tasks necessary to complete that stage. Together the tasks represent a single, consolidated project plan from the first moment it becomes apparent a project might be required right through to post occupation evaluation.
See also: Management contracting - pros and cons.
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Stage 1: Business justification.
Stage 2: Feasibility studies.
Stage 3: Project brief.
Stage 4: Concept design.
Stage 5: Appointing the management contractor.
Stage 6: Detailed design.
Stage 7: Production information.
Stage 8: Tender works contracts.
Stage 9: Mobilisation.
Stage 10: Construction.
Stage 11: Occupation and defects liability period.
Stage 12: Post occupation evaluation.
Moveable stages:
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What is a client coordinated approach to major project and what are key elements to consider? Any contribution to this,please.
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