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.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 312-318 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of Construction Engineering and Management |
Volume | 121 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 1995 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Building and Construction
- Industrial relations
- Strategy and Management