Chapter 1The importance of Stages 0 and 1

What is the aim of Stages 0 and 1?

Why a robust Initial Project Brief is crucial

What are the benefits of assembling the collaborative project team prior to Stage 2?

What is the relationship between the brief and the collaborative project team?

Chapter overview

Stage 2 is the most crucial stage of any project: the Concept Design is prepared, presented and signed off by the client. Robust Stage 2 outputs are an essential requirement of any project because any changes after Stage 2 can be difficult and costly to implement (as illustrated in Figure 1.1 below). Ensuring that Stage 2, and in particular the assembly of the project team, is undertaken as productively and effectively as possible ...

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