Civil Engineering Practice
Chapter Two
Project Conception and Feasibility
At this stage, the project is yet to advance to design nor has a design team been selected. The project could be awaiting financing, land acquisition, review agency approvals, feasibility studies, etc. Typically the only contact listed on a project at this stage will be the Owner or the Owner's Representative.
1.1 PROJECT CONCEPTION
Conception of any Civil Construction Project is the initial step in the process of defining the actual scope of the project. As such, Project conception generally starts when there is a manifestation of a requirement or an opportunity that will be of benefit to the Promoter (as in the case of private individuals) or to the general public(as in the case of the government). Such conception becomes more rooted when evidence of its success (as to satisfying the Promoter’s expectation) are increasingly available.
The project conception lies solely in the hands of the Promoter. As he is the key member of any team engaged in a construction project and will need to establish means of acting efficiently within the team to ensure the success of the project. This period requires his close involvement. And generally, will consume the greater proportion of the total pre-contract duration.
1.1.1 Stages of Project Conception:
Initial conceptualization of a project has various degrees of complexity, depending on the nature of the specific project and the particular analysis and approval procedures used by the promoter. In some cases, the promoter’s planning strategy may require formulations of programs involving several projects. Conception of the overall program should then precede conception of the individual specific projects.
The conceptual stage involves the following activities:
1. Definition of a requirement or an opportunity that commands the interests of the Promoter.
2. Formulation of a set of preliminary alternatives capable of fulfilling the initial requirement.
3.
Project Conception and Feasibility
At this stage, the project is yet to advance to design nor has a design team been selected. The project could be awaiting financing, land acquisition, review agency approvals, feasibility studies, etc. Typically the only contact listed on a project at this stage will be the Owner or the Owner's Representative.
1.1 PROJECT CONCEPTION
Conception of any Civil Construction Project is the initial step in the process of defining the actual scope of the project. As such, Project conception generally starts when there is a manifestation of a requirement or an opportunity that will be of benefit to the Promoter (as in the case of private individuals) or to the general public(as in the case of the government). Such conception becomes more rooted when evidence of its success (as to satisfying the Promoter’s expectation) are increasingly available.
The project conception lies solely in the hands of the Promoter. As he is the key member of any team engaged in a construction project and will need to establish means of acting efficiently within the team to ensure the success of the project. This period requires his close involvement. And generally, will consume the greater proportion of the total pre-contract duration.
1.1.1 Stages of Project Conception:
Initial conceptualization of a project has various degrees of complexity, depending on the nature of the specific project and the particular analysis and approval procedures used by the promoter. In some cases, the promoter’s planning strategy may require formulations of programs involving several projects. Conception of the overall program should then precede conception of the individual specific projects.
The conceptual stage involves the following activities:
1. Definition of a requirement or an opportunity that commands the interests of the Promoter.
2. Formulation of a set of preliminary alternatives capable of fulfilling the initial requirement.
3.