Project Phases

Predesign

Scoping Phase

The objective of the Scoping phase is to develop the ideas and plans of an academic or departmental group into a potential project. in collaboration with capital Planning and Project Management, a client department or unit works to identify the architectural program and infrastructure requirements (scope) of a project.

• Scoping Phase Checklist

Feasibility Phase

The objective of the Feasibility phase is to review and develop options initially arising during the Scoping phase of Predesign. At the end of Feasibility, only one option will be designated for further exploration in Programming, the final Predesign phase.

• Feasibility Phase Checklist

Programming Phase

As the final phase within Predesign, the objective of Programming is to expand upon and refine the option recommended at the end of the Feasibility phase. During Programming, the client’s objectives, space requirements, and operational plan will be translated into a facility pro­gram in sufficient detail to bring the project to the Board of regents for approval (when required) and to direct the design team throughout the project design process.

• Programming Phase Checklist

Design

Schematic Design Phase

The objective of Schematic Design is to refine and build upon the scope, conceptual design, scale, and relationships among the components of the project. The primary goal of this phase is to develop a clearly defined design based upon the client’s requirements, as defined by the facility program developed during Predesign. Project quality, scope, budget, and schedule will also be confirmed and refined.

• Schematic Design Phase Checklist

Design Development Phase

The Design Development phase is a refinement of the Scope of Work identified during Schematic Design. As required, large-scale drawings, mock-ups, and detailed plans are developed to present a coordinated, clear view of the project’s major elements with respect to architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, equipment, civil, landscape, and utility infrastructure.

• Design Development Phase Checklist

Construction Documents Phase

Construction Documents is the final design phase within the project delivery model. This phase focuses upon finalizing all drawings and specifications for building systems, site utilities, and components that will form the basis for the project’s Construction Documents. A final set of comprehensive Documents provides specifications and drawings sufficiently complete to support the Contractor’s GMP, obtain necessary permits, and construct the project.

• Construction Documents Phase Checklist

Construction

Construction Phase

The objective of the construction phase is to build the project to draw­ings and specifications at the quality level included in Documents within the budget, schedule, and scope defined and approved by the Board of regents. the general contractor is responsible for facili­tating delivery, installation, and construction of the capital project in coor­dination with capital Planning and Project Management, the university client requesting the project, and the Design consultant team.

• Construction Phase Checklist

Project Closeout

Closeout Phase

The objective of this final phase in project delivery is to facilitate and coordinate occupancy and turnover of the facility to the client, as well as transferring responsibility for maintaining the facility to Facilities Management.

• Closeout Phase Checklist

Project Delivery Manual

The Project Delivery Manual can be downloaded in its entirity here. This is a large file and will take a considerable amount of time to download. The manual can be downloaded in sections by clicking on the links on the left.

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