4.2 Project Planning and Contract Documentation
Building and construction is an inherently complex undertaking. Poor project planning and poor or inconsistent contract documentation can lead to cost overrun, quality issues and disputes. All parties have a responsibility to ensure that effective project planning is carried out and that an appropriate level of expertise and resourcing is applied to the process.
The stated objectives of the Queensland Government’s State Purchasing Policy are to advance Government priorities, achieve value for money and ensure probity and accountability for outcomes. The Local Industry Policy outlines the Queensland Government’s commitment to supporting local industry and to ensuring that local industry is provided with full, fair and reasonable opportunity to tender for work on major projects in Queensland. All Government agencies are to apply the principles and processes outlined in these policies during their project planning and in their contract documentation.
Additionally, all parties should adopt a proactive approach to project planning by:
- applying strategic management principles;
- clearly defining project scopes;
- developing clear risk-identification and management strategies, including industrial relations;
- identifying planning and resource issues early, including human, physical, workplace health and safety, rehabilitation, environmental and financial concerns;
- establishing and maintaining well-defined lines of communication;
- clearly defining roles and responsibilities;
- deploying staff to tasks who have appropriate technical qualifications, skills and experience;
- preparing contingency plans; and
- seeking approval to subcontract or sub-subcontract core works.
Last updated May 27, 2005
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