Project Phase Table

Note:The demolition / abatement phase should be reported when the demolition / abatement work is a separate schedule activity (potentially paralleling the design and procurement phases) in preparation for new construction. Do not report the demolition / abatement phase if the work is integral with modernization or addition activities.

Project Phase Start/Stop Typical Activities & Products Typical Cost Elements
Pre-Project Planning
Typical Participants:
  • Owner Personnel
  • Planning Consultants
  • Constructability Consultant
  • Alliance / Partner
Start: Defined Business Need that requires facilities
Stop: Total Project Budget Authorized
  • Options Analysis
  • Life-cycle Cost Analysis
  • Project Execution Plan
  • Appropriation Submittal Pkg
  • P&IDs and Site Layout
  • Project Scoping
  • Procurement Plan
  • Arch. Rendering
  • Owner Planning Team Personnel Expenses
  • Consultant Fees & Expenses
  • Environmental Permitting Costs
  • Project Manager / Construction Manager Fees
  • Licensor Costs
Detail Design
Typical Participants:
  • Owner Personnel
  • Design Contractor
  • Constructability Expert
  • Alliance / Partner
Start: Design Basis
Stop: Release of all approved drawings and specs for construction (or last package for fast-track)
  • Drawing & spec preparation
  • Bill of material preparation
  • Procurement Status
  • Sequence of operations
  • Technical Review
  • Definitive Cost Estimate
  • Owner Project Management Personnel
  • Designer Fees
  • Project Manager / Construction Manager Fees
Demolition / Abatement (see note below)
Typical Participants:
  • Owner Personnel
  • General Contractor
  • Demolition Contractor
  • Remediation / Abatement Contractor
Start: Mobilization for demolition
Stop: Completion of demolition
  • Remove existing facility or portion of facility to allow construction or renovation to proceed
  • Perform cleanup or abatement / remediation
  • Owner Project Management Personnel
  • Project Manager / Construction Manager Fees
  • General Contractor and/or Demolition Specialist Charges
  • Abatement / Remediation Contractor Charges
Procurement
Typical Participants:
  • Owner personnel
  • Design Contractor
  • Alliance / Partner
Start: Procurement Plan for Engineered Equipment
Stop: All engineered equipment has been delivered to site
  • Vendor Qualification
  • Vendor Inquiries
  • Bid Analysis
  • Purchasing
  • Expediting
  • Engineered Equipment
  • Transportation
  • Vendor QA/QC
  • Owner project management personnel
  • Project Manager / Construction Manager fees
  • Procurement &apm; Expediting personnel
  • Engineered Equipment
  • Transportation
  • Shop QA / QC
Construction
Typical Participants:
  • Owner personnel
  • Design Contractor (Inspection)
  • Construction Contractor and its subcontractors
Start: Beginning of continuous substantial construction activity
Stop: Mechanical Completion
  • Set up trailers
  • Site preparation
  • Procurement of bulks
  • Issue Subcontracts
  • Construction plan for Methods/Sequencing
  • Build Facility &apm; Install Engineered Equipment
  • Complete Punchlist
  • Demobilize construction equipment
  • Warehousing
  • Owner project management personnel
  • Project Manager / Construction Manager fees
  • Building permits
  • Inspection QA/QC
  • Construction labor, equipment & supplies
  • Bulk materials
  • Construction equipment
  • Contractor management personnel
  • Warranties
Start-up / Commissioning Note: Does not usually apply to infrastructure or building type projects

Typical Participants:
  • Owner personnel
  • Design Contractor
  • Construction Contractor
  • Training Consultant
  • Equipment Vendors
Start: Mechanical Completion
Stop: Custody transfer to user/operator (steady state operation)
  • Testing Systems
  • Training Operators
  • Documenting Results
  • Introduce Feedstocks and obtain first Product
  • Hand-off to user/operator
  • Operating System
  • Functional Facility
  • Warranty Work
  • Owner project management personnel
  • Project Manager / Construction Manager fees
  • Consultant fees & expenses
  • Operator training expenses
  • Wasted feedstocks
  • Vendor fees