Project Management

Successful project outcomes require the integration of the key aspects of scope, resources, time and cost. Aibee Architects consider that these aspects are interrelated and need to be both micro and macro managed throughout the sequential stages of a project. Some of the typical stages of a project include:

+ Concept initiation – this stage includes deciding what is to be achieved and assessing the overall feasibility of the proposal. The task is to establish a scope for the project that is achievable with the available resources, time frame and cost constraints.
+ Concept development – during this stage much greater detailed planning occurs. As the detailed aspects are resolved, it becomes possible to obtain the necessary approvals as well as establish more accurately the anticipated cost and time frames.
+ Production – for building developments, this stage is when contracts are let and construction occurs. Project Management continues to monitor the four key aspects to ensure that the required outcomes are being achieved.
+ Completion – this stage assesses whether the required outcomes have been achieved, ensures that any responsibilities for the work have been finalised and assists in the transition from construction to use of the completed venture.

In most organisations, staff or volunteers are already working at their capacity. Diverting and possibly overloading them for a one-off project is inefficient and often ineffective. Utilising the Project Management services of Aibee Architects allows your people to remain focussed on their valuable primary roles. We can provide either or both of the following roles:

+ Client project manager – effectively being the client project co-ordinator to facilitate internal management processes. During the first stage of a project, the role may include arranging internal consultation through questionnaires, forums and the like, preparing the briefing documentation for approval by the client board ready for provision to the development team and any other tasks required. This client representative role can also extend into the concept development, production and completion stages. Whilst not traditionally part of an architectural service, Aibee Architects have extensive experience guiding and assisting clients, especially community groups and churches, in this capacity.
+ General project manager – effectively a single point of contact between the client co-ordinator and the project development team. This would include receiving the client requirements and then co-ordinating the development team for the preparation of documentation, external approvals, tendering, contract management, construction and hand over of the project. This function is part of the traditional architectural role but can be provided independently of a full architectural service if required.

Aibee Architects can assist organisations by bringing our highly experienced Project Management services to all stages of a development project, either integrated within our architectural service or separately. Our extensive planning experience, information gathering expertise, consultation skills, construction background and project management experience can contribute highly to any development project.