Gibson, G E; Kaczmarowski, J H and Lore, H E (1995) Preproject-planning process for capital facilities. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(3), pp. 312-318. ISSN 0733-9364
Abstract
Preproject planning is defined as the process of developing sufficient strategic information for owners to address risk and decide whether to commit resources to maximize the change for a successful capital facility project. Preproject planning-also known as feasibility analysis, conceptual planning, and front-end planning-is at the interface between business and engineering. It is an owner's responsibility that it be performed adequately; however, many preproject-planning functions are performed by engineering consultants. Members of the engineering profession must be aware of its implications and requirements. This article presents results from an on-going investigation of preproject planning. The concept and definition of preproject planning are discussed. A validated process map describing the major subprocesses of preproject planning is presented and a brief narrative describing each is given. Key preproject-planning principles discovered during the course of the research project are outlined and conclusions concerning the preproject planning process are presented.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Index terms: | owner, planning process, engineering consultant, profession, investigation, narrative |
| Subjects: | institututions, data collection methods, qualitative and interpretive research, professional, project controls, sociology |
| Topics: | Time Control, Roles and Professions, Stakeholder Management, Research Practice |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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