Creating excellent buildings

A guide for clients

Guidance on how to commission a building project successfully, tailored to the needs of those who are new to the commissioning and design process.

A best practice guide on how to commission a building project successfully, Creating excellent buildings passes on the lessons learnt by CABE's enabling programme to those about to embark on a construction project for the first time.

Divided into the four main stages of a building project – preparation, design, construction and use of the building – the guide provides detailed advice on topics such as:

• Establishing the project vision, developing an outline brief and involving stakeholders in the process
• Building the in-house client team, establishing roles and responsibilities, and managing the organisational change involved in a building project
• Choosing a site or a building for your project
• Choosing the most appropriate procurement route
• How to select the architects and consultant team to deliver your project
• Developing the detailed design brief for your design team
• The client's role during the construction process
• Preparing to use and launching your new building

 

Published on 30 September 2003

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Civic buildings | Procurement and construction