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• Social: the social outcomes of a building are harder to set and even harder
to measure. The key is to consider ways in which these outcomes might be
measured (for example, by undertaking surveys or interviews) in order to
determine the effectiveness of the design and how such metrics might be
compared between similar buildings.
Review of Information Exchanges
As the design progresses, it important to review the Information Exchanges
against the Project Outcomes stated in the Initial Project Brief. This is particularly
important at the end of Stage 2 as it is essential that the Concept Design is
aligned to any Project Outcomes stated in the Final Project Brief.
Reviewing Project Outcomes
While stating that the desired Project Outcomes provide a useful briefing tool
that can be used in isolation, it is only by measuring the finished building, or
output, against these outcomes that the true success of a project, regardless of
any contractual obligations, can be assessed. For this process to be effective
it is important to consider how each of the desired Project Outcomes will be
measured. This should be carried out during the briefing stage to gain maximum
benefit. Stating the means of measurement ensures greater focus during design
and construction, as each party considers how their contributions will be
measured post occupancy.
Considering Schedules of Services
Greater focus on Project Outcomes is a relatively new issue. It is therefore
essential that when Schedules of Services are being considered the right tasks
are included as part of assembling the project team to ensure that adequate fee
allowances are made and to make certain that each party is able to contribute to
this valuable process as necessary.
What is the relationship between value and
outcomes?
Of course, the consideration of outcomes in general is not new. For some time
both the RIBA and CABE have stressed the importance of considering the value
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