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Front End Planning definition: - ANS-The process through which owners develop
sufficient strategic info to address risk & commit resources to maximize project success.
Front End Planning is also known as: - ANS-Front end loading; pre-project planning;
feasibility analysis; conceptual planning; programming/schematic design & early project
planning.
Front End Planning must is: - ANS-An owner driven process that must be tied closely to
business goals.
Front End Planning is divided into 3 main phases: - ANS-1. Feasibility
2. Concept
3. Detailed Scopep
The Front End Planning effort is typically identified with _____ of the project total
installed cost (TIC), depending on the type & complexity of the project. - ANS-2 - 5%
Typical Activities & Products of Front End Planning may include: - ANS-1. Scope
definition & boundaries.
2. Cost & Schedule estimates.
3. Site layout.
4. Space planning
5. AE renderings
6. Basis of design
Critical rules of Front End Planning include: - ANS-1. Ensure adequate scope definition.
2. Define existing conditions thoroughly.
3. Select proper contracting strategy.
4. Build proper project team.
5. Identify risks of project.
Alignment definition: - ANS-The condition under which appropriate participants are
working within acceptable tolerances to develop & meet all project objectives.
Aligning the project team involves: - ANS-Clearly understood objectives for all team
members & gaining commitment from each to work towards those goals.
Alignment exists in 3 dimensions: - ANS-1. Vertical; involves top-to-bottom alignment
within the organization.
2. Horizontal; involves cross-organizational alignment between functional groups within
the organization.
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