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Contact Officer | Associate Director - Capital Works, Facilities Management |
Approval Date | 15/08/2011 |
Approval Authority | Vice-Chancellor |
Date of Next Review | 01/09/2014 |
2.1.1 Policy
2.1.2 Project types
2.1.3 Project bids
2.1.4 Project funding
2.1.5 Project initiation and planning
2.1.6 Project scheduling
2.1.7 Project management
2.1.8 Project delivery
Related Documents
Modification History
2.1.1 Policy
In order to provide a holistic approach to capital development all capital projects must be approved for construction by Facilities Management in accordance with the overall direction of the Asset Management Plan (AMP), the University's physical master plan and University policies. Faculties / divisions / institutes are not to undertake or engage any construction works.
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2.1.2 Project types
Capital projects fall into two categories
- University funded works which are separately identified as a major project in the Asset Management Plan or which are included, but not necessarily identified separately, in the minor works funding allocation within the plan
- Faculty/ Division / Institute funded works which typically alter or extend existing spaces to accommodate changing needs. Any project costing over $250,000 requires prior approval of the Executive Director, Finance Resource & Planning and will be separately identified in the Asset Management Plan
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2.1.3 Project bids
As part of the annual planning process (A/2.2), faculties / divisions / institutes may submit bids for projects for consideration in the next revision of the rolling five year AMP (H/1.1.3). Project proponents are required to provide a business case outlining the benefits and risks to the University, including an indicative scope of work for the project and an indicative cost estimate / cash flow developed through consultation with Facilities Management. All bids are required to have a clear linkage to University and faculty / division / institute planning initiatives.
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2.1.4 Project funding
Projects will not commence until funding has been approved by the Director, Facilities Management on advice from the Executive Director, Finance and Resource Planning. The primary sources for project funding are
- Centralised University Fund (AMP funding)
- Faculty / Division / Institute Funds.
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2.1.5 Project initiation and planning
The University signals its intention to undertake a major or minor capital works project in the AMP (H/1.1.3). Until a project has reached the stage of appearing on the AMP, it is unfunded. The process and time frame for advancing projects onto the AMP align with the University's annual strategic planning processes (A/2.2).
The planning for and delivery of a new capital project, such as a major refurbishment or new building, involves a number of stages that bring together expertise from the Division of Finance and Resource Planning, Facilities Management and the relevant committees (H/1.1.4). Facilities Management (Capital Works Section) is responsible for the planning and delivery phases, with strategic oversight by the Division of Finance and Resource Planning. Any proposal to vary the scope of the project or the approved budget must be endorsed by Facilities Management and the Division of Finance and Resource Planning.
Faculty / division / institute funded minor works
At various times, but particularly during the University's strategic planning process, responsibility centres may identify a range of desirable minor works projects, only some of which will proceed after approval of the responsibility centre's annual plans and the associated budget allocation.
Responsibility centres should identify potential project costs in consultation with Facilities Management. Requests must be forwarded to Facilities Management (Capital Works Section) at least two weeks prior to the date by which the estimate is required. Capital Works Section will prepare a broad indication of the costs involved and a decision can then be made by responsibility centres whether or not to include a project in their annual plans.
Guidelines on how to submit capital works requests are located on the Facilities Management website.
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2.1.6 Project scheduling
After approval of the AMP, the Division of Finance and Resource Planning and Facilities Management agree on a program of delivery of projects, based on the approved cash flow.
There is typically a very high demand for minor works to be carried out during non-teaching periods. This demand puts great stress on the resources available to design and construct the works to satisfaction. Depending on the size and complexity of the project, substantial lead time may be required to design and tender projects.
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2.1.7 Project management
For each capital works or large maintenance project, a specific QUT Project Coordinator is nominated to coordinate and manage the entire project and to act as the point of contact for all persons with an interest in the project. The QUT Project Coordinator may engage an external project manager to assist in managing the assigned project, with general responsibilities including
- development of project brief
- planning and design management
- construction phase management
- contract superintendency
- stakeholder reporting and management.
Project design team
Design consultants are appointed as required to develop the project, The production of a design solution acceptable to all parties concerned is the responsibility of a design team. Membership of the design team typically will include
- QUT Project Coordinator
- external project manager as required
- principal consultant and other consultants as required
- QUT representatives as required.
During the project design phase, Facilities Management stakeholders with responsibility for operating the building will review the design of buildings and services. Where a project has implications for the aesthetic appearance of the University, the sketch plans are reviewed by the University’s architectural advisor.
Project Control Group
For projects over $500,000, a Project Control Group (PCG) will be established to oversee the project. The role of the PCG is to ensure the project meets the needs of the project sponsor (Faculty/ Division/ Department), and is delivered in accordance with the agreed project scope, budget and timelines.
Membership of the Project Control Group is approved by the Director, Facilities Management and comprises
- Director Facilities Management or Associate Director as Facilities Management representative and PCG Chair
- Project Coordinator
- Executive Dean of faculty/ head of Division/ institute director or nominee
- Project Manager as Secretariat/ Convenor
- Other persons as required
User group
A User Group is formed for projects depending on their size and complexity, and meets regularly throughout the design and construction phases, with more frequent meetings during the design development phase.
Membership of the User Group will be determined by the QUT Project Coordinator in conjunction with the client representative. Stakeholders involved in operating the building also form part of the User Group.
The User Group provides detailed information on the needs of all prospective users and recommends design solutions as appropriate to the Project Control Group.
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2.1.8 Project delivery
Projects are monitored by Facilities Management with regular reporting to the Division of Finance and Resource Planning. Central to the performance of the University's AMP is the primary need to produce space which provides the correct environment for the users of the space. To assist in achieving this aim, a sequence of Project Control Groups and User Groups has been implemented to assist in project planning and delivery (H/2.1). Any proposal to exceed the approved project budget must be submitted to the Director, Finance and Resource Planning for approval.
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Related Documents
Building Code of Australia
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Modification History
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Date |
Sections |
Source |
Details |
| 15.08.11 |
All |
Vice-Chancellor |
Revised Policy - Chapter restructured |
| 10.12.10 |
H/2.1.6 |
Governance Services |
Policy revised to reflect disestablishment of Physical Infrastructure Advisory Committee |
| 24.11.10 |
All |
Planning and Resources Committee |
Approval authority changed to Vice-Chancellor |
| 13.06.07 |
H/2.1.2, H/2.1.6 |
Council |
Updated to remove reference to Physical and Virtual Steering Committee (disestablished 13.06.07) |
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14.11.05 |
All |
Planning and Resources Committee |
Policy updated |
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02.07.04 |
H/2.1.6 |
Secretariat |
Updated to reflect revised committee structure in accordance with 2003/2004 Committees Review (approved by Council 02.06.04 and Vice-Chancellor 29.06.04); incorporates new Physical and Virtual Steering Committee and Physical Infrastructure Advisory Committee; deleted Buildings and Grounds Committee (disbanded 02.06.04) |
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20.12.01 |
All |
Director - Facilities Management |
Updated |
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03.12.00 |
H/2.1.6 |
Council |
Revised terms of reference and membership
of Buildings and Grounds Committee
(2000 Review of Committees Recommendation
12) |
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13.01.00 |
H/2.1.6 |
Chancellor |
Revised membership provisions
of Buildings and Grounds Committee
(Finance and Facilities Director, Capital
Works Manager and Operations Manager replaced by Facilities Management Director
in accordance with department restructure) |
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10.12.97 |
H/2.1.6 |
Council |
Revised terms of reference and membership
of Buildings and Grounds Committee |
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