Project Development/Briefs

Question 1

What is a brief?

Answer 1

A brief is the final stage in defining the client’s requirements for the project.

Question 2

What is typically included in a brief?

Answer 2

• Project Objectives
• Client Policies
• Client Preferences
• Site Information
• Spatial Requirements
• Planning Requirements
• Budget
• Project Programme and Key Milestones
• Known Risks

Question 3

How is a project brief prepared?

Answer 3

• Review existing business case
• Site survey and analysis of site information
• Desktop research
• Developing preliminary brief document
• Review with stakeholders, making changes as required
• Receive Client sign-off

Question 4

At what stage should a project brief be concluded?

Answer 4

The project brief should be frozen at the end of the concept design stage and change control procedures introduced to prevent further changes without appropriate justification and authorisation.