Contents
What is the RIBA Plan of Work?
Why is a major update of the RIBA Plan of Work necessary?
What are the main changes to the RIBA Plan of Work?
How does the RIBA Plan of Work 2013 respond to the issues raised?
How does the RIBA Plan of Work 2013 differ from the 2007 Plan?
What are the eight task bars and what purpose do they serve?
What are the eight project stages?
What will a bespoke Plan of Work look like?
3 Establishing your project team
How has the role of the contractor altered?
Has the role of the design team altered over the years?
How do these changing roles impact the RIBA Plan of Work?
What tools can be used to assemble a project team?
What are whole life costs and why are they crucial?
How does the RIBA Plan of Work 2013 assist consideration of whole life costs?
What is the relationship between whole life costs and Project Outcomes?
How does the RIBA Plan of Work 2013 encourage consideration of Project Outcomes?
What is the relationship between value and outcomes?
6 Harnessing Building Information Modelling (BIM) using the Plan
Why is the briefing process different on a BIM project?
How does a BIM project benefit from a well-assembled team?
How do the task bars and defined tasks in the RIBA Plan of Work 2013 benefit BIM projects?
What other aspects of the RIBA Plan of Work 2013 are crucial on a BIM project?
7 The changing nature of project handover
Why is Practical Completion important?
Stage 0 – Strategic Definition
Stage 1 – Preparation and Brief
Stage 6 – Handover and Close Out
Maintenance and Operational Strategy
10 Terms used throughout the RIBA Plan of Work
External reference
Frequently asked question