Civil Engineering Design - Stages of Design

Vocabulary flashcards for the stages of engineering design process based on lecture notes.

Project Life Cycle

Collectively, the project stages (definition, planning, execution, and delivery) are known as the project life cycle.

Stage 1 - Inception

Establish client requirements and preferences, refine user needs and options, appoint necessary consultants, and establish the project brief including project objectives, priorities, constraints, assumptions, aspirations, and strategies.

Stage 2 - Concept and Viability

Prepare and finalize the project concept in accordance with the brief, including project scope, scale, character, form and function, plus preliminary program and viability of the project; also termed Preliminary Design.

Stage 3 - Design Development

Develop the approved concept to finalize the design, outline specifications, cost plan, financial viability and program for the project; also termed Detail Design.

Stage 4 - Documentation and Procurement

Prepare procurement and construction documentation and confirm and implement the procurement strategies and procedures for effective and timeous procurement of necessary resources for execution of the project.

Stage 5 - Contract Administration and Inspection

Manage, administer, and monitor the construction contracts and processes including preparation and coordination of procedures and documentation to facilitate practical completion of the works.

Stage 6 - Close-Out

Fulfill and complete the project close-out including necessary documentation to facilitate effective completion, handover, and operation of the project.