Options and Project Benchmarking
Options Review
Description
Assesses early design options or approaches to ensure they meet the brief, address user needs, and align with project goals. This includes checking clarity, feasibility, value, and identifying where options stray from the core requirements. Project Manager to hold a meeting with the Design Champion (if applicable) and key stakeholders to define options.
Benchmarking
Description
Comparing the project against internal standards, previous projects, industry best practice, or external references. The purpose is to establish the desired level of quality, performance and ambition (e.g. types of spaces, materials, environmental performance, accessbility standards).