So, then what are the stages of project planning for proper building construction?
1. Planning Stage (Planning) As we all know, everything that is carried out always begins with a plan and concept, this is also the case with building construction projects. The planning stage starts from creating ideas and plans and is built based on needs. This stage usually takes several days or even several months. This of course depends and is influenced by the needs of the project to be carried out. At this planning stage, full power is still held by the project owner. So construction workers haven't received much input.
2. Feasibility Study Stage The next step is a feasibility study. A feasibility study is also called a feasibility analysis or feasibility report. This stage is carried out to evaluate whether the project plan to be implemented can be successful or not and to assess whether the project can be continued or even postponed first. However, most of this stage aims to convince the project owner that the proposed construction project is feasible to implement, both from the planning and design aspect, the economic aspect (costs and funding sources), and the environmental aspect. Generally, at the feasibility study stage various activities are carried out such as drawing up a rough project design and estimating the costs required to complete the project. Apart from that, it also explains the benefits that will be obtained if the project is implemented (both direct benefits and indirect benefits), and analyzes the impacts that might occur on the surrounding environment from the project development process.
3. Explanation Stage (Briefing) Maybe almost all of us are familiar with the term briefing. Because the same as the planning stage, briefings are also often done at the beginning to get things started. The briefing or explanation stage of project planning aims to explain the project function and allowable costs. So that way, planning consultants can correctly interpret the wishes of the owner. A good brief is arguably the best starting point for creating a great project plan. Where in the end, the project that will be carried out will be successful.
4. Design Stage (Designing) The next stage and no less important is the planning or design stage. At this stage, we carry out a more detailed design according to the wishes of the project owner. There are various decisions made at this stage, starting from the size of the building, the area of the building, and the number of rooms needed for the building. Not only that, this stage also aims to research the equipment that may be needed, the costs required, and the materials or materials used. In this stage, several steps are implemented, including programming and feasibility, schematic design, and design or design development. Programming and feasibility are intended to properly outline all project goals and objectives. Schematic design functions to describe space, materials, colors and structures which become the basis for the next design stage.
5. Procurement/Tender Stage (Procurement/Tender) At this stage, the project team is tasked with preparing the materials, equipment needed, as well as preparing the workforce for the success of the project. You need to know that the procurement stage in project planning is influenced or depends on how big the project will be, the resources available, and the predetermined start time. At this stage, the project owner will make prequalifications and create contract documents. Where contract documents are usually used to provide offers to work on projects.
6. Implementation Stage (Construction) After the previous stages have been passed, then we enter the implementation stage or construction stage. As the name suggests, in this stage the project plan that has been carefully prepared begins to be realized or begins to be built by the contractor with the help of sub-contractors who have been appointed previously at the procurement stage. The project is carried out in accordance with the agreed deadline, budget plan (RAB), and quality management that has been determined previously. Activities carried out in this stage include planning, coordinating and controlling all operations in the field.
7. Maintenance and Preparation for Use Phase (Maintenance & Start Up) The final stage of the project planning series is the maintenance and use preparation stage. Activities carried out at the maintenance stage include preparing implementation data, both data during implementation and as-built drawings (last recorded drawings). Apart from that, research is also carried out on possible damage that may occur so that repairs can be carried out immediately. As well as preparing operational/implementation instructions and building maintenance guidelines. The purpose of the maintenance stage is to ensure that the appropriate building is built in accordance with the agreed contract documents and also to ensure that the facilities work as they should. That is a review of the appropriate project planning stages. As previously explained, to carry out a construction project it is necessary to go through the planning and design stages first. Therefore, it requires professional design and planning services that can help make your dream construction project a reality. Hopefully this information can provide benefits for all of us!