Purpose of Planning
A plan is not meant to predict everything. It is meant to make uncertainty manageable.
RPM-002 establishes a consistent process for preparing a House of RAMERK project before physical work begins.
Project Definition
A project must have clear boundaries.
Information Required
Good planning begins with complete baseline information.
Drawings, measurements, photographs, technical conditions, existing documents, client requirements, and site constraints are collected.
Scope of Work
The scope of work must be described so that the client, craftsperson, and engineer understand it in the same way.
Each section defines the outcome, boundaries, dependencies, assumptions, and required approvals.
Work Breakdown
A large project becomes manageable when it is divided into clear parts.
Phase
A major project stage.
Work Package
A complete package of work with an assigned owner and defined outcome.
Task
A specific action that can be verified.
Sequence & Dependencies
Work must follow the logic of the construction, not the convenience of the calendar.
Dependencies between design, procurement, concealed works, inspections, and finishing operations are defined.
Schedule
A schedule is not a single date. It is a system of interconnected commitments.
The programme includes preparation, approvals, procurement, execution, inspections, corrections, and handover.
Budget Framework
A budget must show not only the total, but also how it was formed.
| Layer | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Base Scope | The agreed scope of work. |
| Allowances | Items to be confirmed after selections are made. |
| Contingency | A contingency for justified unknowns. |
| Changes | Changes approved separately. |
Resources & Responsibilities
Every task must have an owner.
Responsibility is assigned for design, procurement, execution, quality control, approvals, and client communication.
Procurement
Procurement becomes part of the project long before a material arrives on site.
For critical materials, the specification, order deadline, manufacturer confirmation, storage conditions, and incoming inspection are recorded.
Risk Register
A risk no one discusses is still a risk.
Quality Plan
Quality control is designed before work begins.
Inspection points, acceptance criteria, concealed-works records, required photographs, and handover documents are defined.
Change Control
A change must not disappear into a conversation.
Every change is described, assessed for cost and time, approved, and only then incorporated into the project.
Readiness to Start
Work begins when the project is ready — not when waiting has become inconvenient.
The scope is agreed, key decisions have been made, documents received, materials available, risks understood, and responsible persons appointed.
The Planning Promise
RPM-002
Project Planning · RAMERK Project Manuals · First Edition