Successful Construction Project Delivery, whether repair, renovation, maintenance, or new builds, can only be consistently achieved with a primary focus upon People….then Process, Information, and enabling Technology.
Understanding core requirements is critical for real property owners and facilities management professionals.
A robust processes assures answers to the following questions are known.
- Who plans and prioritizes project considerations? Who can offer change ideas (informally and formally)?
- Who assesses the impact of the proposed changes?
- Who reviews the proposed change and its impact for initial approval ?
- How is the change implemented?
- What information is used in the process? What documentation, forms are required?
The above represents the initial “concept” or “planning” stage, however, the steps must be repeated throughout the planning, procurement, and project delivery phases.
In addition, collaborative teams, robust processes, and current actionable information are critical.
Additional Information
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