Guide to Using the RIBA Plan of Work 2013 - Other - Page 17
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The RIBA Plan of Work 2013 is based on eight stages aligned with eight task
bars. In this chapter we consider the purpose of each task bar, discussing how
they operate in a bespoke practice- or project-specific Plan of Work. Each
project stage is then examined and considered in greater detail, highlighting the
specific tasks to be performed within that stage. In the extracts from the RIBA
Plan of Work 2013, defined terms are set in bold type.
How do the task bars work?
In the RIBA Plan of Work 2013, eight task bars replace the ‘Description of key
tasks’ in the RIBA Outline Plan of Work 2007. These task bars are either:
• fixed
• variable (containing options specific to a practice- or project-specific
Plan of Work), or
• selectable (able to be ‘switched’ on or off).
The fixed bars ensure consistency across all RIBA Plan of Work 2013
documents. The ability to switch certain bars on or off and to vary the content
of others provides a flexible ‘kit of parts’ that can be used to produce a focused
and bespoke practice- or project-specific Plan of Work.
What are the eight task bars and what purpose do
they serve?
Each of the eight task bars that replace the single description of key tasks in
the RIBA Outline Plan of Work 2007 has a specific purpose. These are detailed
below, demonstrating the degree of flexibility possible when generating a
bespoke project- or practice-specific Plan of Work.
Task bar 1: Core Objectives
In this task bar, the Core Objectives and principal activities for each stage are set
out. This task bar is fixed and is used in all versions of the RIBA Plan of Work 2013.
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