Construction contracts > Taking the brief
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Contracts notice of dispute
25 March 2009
A sample notice of dispute taken from the RICS Contract Administrator tool.
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Contracts site direction
25 March 2009
A sample site direction form taken from the RICS Contract Administrator tool.
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Summary
Taking the project brief is one of the most (if not the most) important stage of the project life cycle. Yet it is one which is so often either paid lip service to and not done properly, or is done properly but is then ignored for the remainder of the project. This section aims to study the importance of taking the brief correctly at the outset of a project, reviewing it and updating it throughout the project, then measuring its success at completion. It covers everything from the purpose of the brief through to team duties and the brief format.
This section is maintained by Daniel Henn BSc (Hons, MRICS, MAPM) of TFT Consultants.
Resources
- Glossary
- Forms
- Client briefing letter
- Contracts certificate for payment
- Contracts certificate of non-completion
- Contracts extension of time
- Contracts instruction
- Contracts notice of determination
- Contracts notice of dispute
- Contracts notice of intention to determine
- Contracts notice of intention to withhold sums
- Contracts notice of release of sums being withheld
- Contracts site direction
- Contracts statement of retention values
- Contracts valuation form
- Outline risk register
- Project programme, cost plan and developer's specification (samples)
- Scope of works template
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Worksmart tools
- Contract Administrator
- ProForms
- Survey Writer
- Purpose of the brief
- Contract brief
- Communicating the brief
- The team's duties
- Reviewing the brief
- Changes to the brief
- Contractor design
- Brief format
- Legal issues
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Frequently asked questions
- Are the level of fees indicative of the level of service?
- The client has explained his objectives at various levels from high level business plans to operational level. Am I liable if these requires are inconsistent or unachievable?
- The project is at an early stage (and may not go ahead) and the client doesn't want to incur significant fees. How can I ensure the brief is properly taken without the potential for problems down the line?
- My client is very busy and hasn't really got time to talk through the brief in any great detail. He trusts me and really just wants me to get on with it. Is this ok?
- I am thinking of carrying out a refurbishment of a 1960s office building. I know a friendly contractor who I could describe the job to on site and I am sure this could save time and money. Is this acceptable?
- Further information on taking the brief