Project and Programme Performance

Project Management & Employer's Representative

RLB regularly represents the employer. In this way, the client’s requirements are met and the important parameters of cost, quality, and program are achieved for a successful outcome.

Our tailored services to meet the needs of the client can include;

• Acting as client’s project management representative throughout the project
• Establishing the building brief and clear strategy for the development
• Developing robust project processes and governance to structure the delivery model for all stakeholders
• Develop a master programme comprising the main activities, interfaces and constraints of the development forming a baseline against which progress is monitored
• Developing and selecting the correct Procurement Strategy and procuring the right Design Team
• Overseeing the necessary structure and administrative duties throughout the design process by way of deliverables and communication management.
• RLB safeguards the clients brief and when required, implements structured change control procedures that enables clients to make informed decisions
• Working effectively with the Cost Consultant in their role to provide cost advice and budgetary control from initial feasibility to completion
• Construction contract administration duties
• Close monitoring of Contractors performance against the established baseline programme and quality requirements
• Chairing and administering project and site meetings
• Establishing a reporting format that is tailored to a specific clients need and reporting frequency
• Implements effective risk management procedures to proactively manage future constraints on the success of the project
• Oversees the project commissioning and handover process in accordance with any specific FM requirements of the client

Integrated Design Management

RLB offers Design Project Management services to help designers deliver more with less. Design Teams can concentrate on their core service while our Design Project Managers focus on the program of deliverables and contract commitments. We include an option to co-locate with the Lead Designer to be at the heart of the design team.

Our Approach is based on a clear understanding of the design process, through our experience of working closely with and as part of design teams. We bring about solid management techniques without stifling creativity, and tailor our scope to meet the specific needs of a project.

Our Personnel are familiar with the problems experienced by design teams. We understand that this is different to traditional project management. We integrate into your team, acting as both a buffer and a link. We filter and respond to queries and issues, and facilitate solutions.

Our Services typically commence upon appointment to the design team, but can begin with bid preparation and/or cease on the issue of tender documentation. We perform the essential monitoring role, coordinating the delivery of all design team members and bringing our bespoke toolkit to deliver a wide range of services.

Project Evaluation & Monitoring

As part of RLB’s project management process, we assess the successful outcome of projects by regularly undertaking post-project evaluations.

Our experts go beyond studying quantitative outputs to exploring qualitative outcomes and broader impacts, allowing them to identify good practices.

All data captured can be tailored to the nature of the project and specific needs of the client (who may include other parties such as PFI consortia) to help improve their project delivery processes and give them robust, independent feedback.

Project monitoring is vital to ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within budget. Our construction project management team tracks and reviews actual project accomplishments and results, comparing them to the original plans for the project. This provides visibility into progress as the project proceeds. Should the project performance vary significantly from the original designs, the team can take corrective action before it’s too late.