Management Principles and Application
Design and Principle and Application Assignment: Planning Design and Production
Task 1
Identify and describe the planning process for this type of building project
Atlas Design Consultancy has been approached to design an office building for an accountancy firm. The building to be designed is a five storey office block with a basement.
A design brief has been formulated between the client and also Henry Brown, Senior Partner of Atlas Design Consultancy. A preliminary drawing has since been drawn up, so now research is to be carried out in preparation for the design and planning for the proposed project. This is known as the inception stage where the clients brief is drawn up and looked at. The main areas included in the clients brief are outlined below:
1. Details of client 2. General nature of requirements 3. Location of site 4. Budget and timescale of project 5. Tender procedure and form of contact 6. Approvals required for planning and building regulations 7. Members of the team who will be involved in the project 8. Method of communication 9. Site investigation requirements 10. Health and safety issues.
The next stage is the feasibility stage in which we establish whether it is technically possible to construct the project on the available site. The following information will have to be gathered:
1. More detailed information from the client about their needs. This detailed information could include things like: a. Size and function of each room and area b. Details of services c. Finishes to complete scheme d. External works required.
2. Detailed information of the site. The detailed information could include: a. Existing structures to be demolished or retained b. Contours of the land c. Existing adjoining structures d. Soil investigations e. Information via photographs, drawings or files.
3. Information from third parties. Some of the
Task 1
Identify and describe the planning process for this type of building project
Atlas Design Consultancy has been approached to design an office building for an accountancy firm. The building to be designed is a five storey office block with a basement.
A design brief has been formulated between the client and also Henry Brown, Senior Partner of Atlas Design Consultancy. A preliminary drawing has since been drawn up, so now research is to be carried out in preparation for the design and planning for the proposed project. This is known as the inception stage where the clients brief is drawn up and looked at. The main areas included in the clients brief are outlined below:
1. Details of client 2. General nature of requirements 3. Location of site 4. Budget and timescale of project 5. Tender procedure and form of contact 6. Approvals required for planning and building regulations 7. Members of the team who will be involved in the project 8. Method of communication 9. Site investigation requirements 10. Health and safety issues.
The next stage is the feasibility stage in which we establish whether it is technically possible to construct the project on the available site. The following information will have to be gathered:
1. More detailed information from the client about their needs. This detailed information could include things like: a. Size and function of each room and area b. Details of services c. Finishes to complete scheme d. External works required.
2. Detailed information of the site. The detailed information could include: a. Existing structures to be demolished or retained b. Contours of the land c. Existing adjoining structures d. Soil investigations e. Information via photographs, drawings or files.
3. Information from third parties. Some of the