PhD Final Thesis April 2013.pdf - Anglia Ruskin Research Online

Thesis Keith Gale 2013Table 2.1: Alignment of six phases of project delivery with resources andperformance metrics of the projects contained within this researchProject phase Tasks Resource Allocation MetricConception Initial objectiveFeasibilityBudget estimateAffect stakeholdersNeed identified byinternal officersInitial design byinternal designersBudget calculated byinternal officersOrganisation contactsother partiesNo availablebase line forcomparison ofprojectsPlanningDesignTenderConstructionOperationEngagement withland owners,statutory authoritiesand agreement withElected Members forapprovalsProduction ofspecification,drawings and tenderdocumentsTendering process,selection ofsupplier,comparison ofbudget againstaccepted tenderMobilisation,temporary works,permanent works,demobilisationAccepted projecttaken into portfolioof highwaysauthority assetsOrganisations’technical andmanagerial officersDesigners and costadvisorsCost advisors,suppliersSupervisors, costadvisors, suppliers,constructionmanagersOrganisations’ assetmanagersNo availablebase line forcomparison ofprojectsComparisonof costs andtimescalesavailable butno reliableyardsticksComparisonof elementsof costavailable perprojectMetricsavailable toinclude costs,timescales,defects andsafetystandardsNo availablebase line forcomparison ofprojectsPhases four and five of the project delivery do provide an opportunity to collectcomparative data for analysis of performance provided all projects follow nationalstandards and specifications. Incorporation of a project into an asset base will vary45