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Stage 0 > Strategic Definition: Supplementary Material: 0/SM4
The Initial Project Brief
The Initial Project Brief should be a document which covers the technical,
managerial and design intentions, and shows how these requirements are to
be met. It is likely to be the result of research and development involving all the
design team, with additional expertise and advice from commissioned specialists.
It will be the outcome of activities such as:
•• feasibility studies
•• site or building survey and studies
•• research into functional needs
•• accessibility audits
•• environmental impact considerations
•• statutory constraints
• cost appraisal studies.
It may include:
•• the mission statement
•• the context
•• organisational structure and function
•• overall scope and purpose of the project
•• programme, including phasing
•• statements on size and capacity requirements and functions to be
accommodated
•• global capital expenditure budget and cash flow constraints
•• targets and constraints on operating expenditure and other whole-life costs
•• internal and external environmental requirements
•• technology to be incorporated or accommodated, including equipment,
services and IT
•• quality requirements for design, materials, construction and long-term
maintenance
•• what is expected in response to the brief
•• how the success of the project will be measured
• statutory requirements.
A detailed checklist for the Initial Project Brief is given in 1/SM1.
The Initial Project Brief should be seen as a starting point for the development
of the Final Project Brief and should be formalised by the end of Stage 1.
