Developing a Project – From Concept to Completion - Ecb - England ...

1 Getting Started3 Successful ClientsThink about the aims of your project andways to accommodate the current andfuture needs of the club/organisation,including how often the facility will beused on a weekly and seasonal basis.It is important that you consult withinyour membership as widely as possibleabout the aims and objectives of yourclub/organisation.2Project Development TeamThe Commission for Architectureand the Built Environment (CABE)publication “Creating ExcellentBuildings” describes how to be asuccessful client.Each development project is unique,with special local conditions for site, usepatterns and social context. However,all projects need well structured projectmanagement and can benefit from theten key ways the client can help achievedesign quality.1. Provide strong client leadership4. Develop and communicate aclear brief5. Make a realistic financialcommitment fromthe outset6. Adopt integrated processes7. Find the right people for the job8. Respond and contribute to thecontext9. Commit to sustainability10. Sign off all key stagesIt is strongly recommended that youform a project development team andappoint a team leader who shouldremain consistent throughout theduration of the project. The project teamshould consist of individuals with skillsets that are relevant and appropriatefor the project.When forming the project team, donot limit its composition to the club/organisation members unless themembers can clearly evidence thatthey have the relevant experience andqualifications to compliment the plannedproject work.remove themselves from the committeeuntil the completion of the project.The project team should be establishedprior to starting any design work andremain operational until final completionof the works. NB: the size and skill setsrequired to drive the project may changethroughout the lifespan of the works.2. Give enough time at the right time3. Learn from your own and othersuccessful projectsAll work stages require sign-off so allowtime to review the drawings and reportsprepared by the design team, carefullychecking your requirements against thedesign.It should be noted if a member of theclub/organisation is engaged to carryout any works on the project and theyare current members of the committee,this would be seen as a conflict ofinterests. Therefore, any members whofind themselves in this position should2 Sources Developing of Grant a Project Aid – and From Funding Concept for Cricket to Completion ClubsDeveloping Sources of a Grant Project Aid – and From Funding Concept for to Cricket Completion Clubs 3