Being an Effective Construction Client

Chapter 14The client and the planning process

by Ruth Reed

“In ideal circumstances the project team develops the scheme design in collaboration with the authority and other stakeholders, and in consultation with the community.”

Introduction

The British planning system is recognised throughout the world as an exemplar of democratic decision-making. However, because of the unpredictable nature of democracy coupled with diminishing resources, it can have a major impact on pre-construction programmes for large and small projects. An understanding of how delays can occur and the impact of different planning strategies on the programme will build greater certainty into the predicted timescales for the project. Nonetheless, the risk of delay ...