Case Study Proposal

Introduction
- type of building
- location/site constraints/access
- listed building/conservation area
- scope of work/business justification
- other relevant aspects

The Client
- who is the client? public/private/individual/committee
- the brief
- client experience/attitude toward risk
- how client background affects design/construction

The programme & project value
- RIBA Stage at present (A-L)
- programme period in weeks (agreed/actual)
- start date/ completion date/ extension of time
- cost estimate/tender budget/ contract sum

Financial Mechanism
- private/public/mix fund

Statutory Approval
- planning history
- planning application/building control/ conditions/
- do they affect the initial design

Design Team
- consultants
- when they been appointed/ type of appointment/
- consultants' liability/ fees

Tender and Contractual Arrangement

- procurement method/traditional/B&D/construction management
- negotiation/budget/change scope of work
- contract

Area of interest
- dispute resolutions

Conclusion
- student involvement and responsibilities

Study Programme 2010 leading to Final Examination in Jan/Feb 2011