ABSTRACT
This chapter intends to make construction clients aware of some of the governance requirements in respect of their projects. It explains some of the processes around project approval and the importance of project/programme boards in this regard. For construction clients, it is imperative that they understand their roles, responsibilities and authorisation levels when leading their project teams. Having project and programme boards should facilitate a cross disciplinary approach to managing the governance of projects, which is especially important when large capital investment is involved. In considering the approval processes for projects through the individual boards, it is commonplace for robust and financially rigorous business cases to be prepared to support the business venture. Construction clients need to be mindful when their projects require a higher tier of approval within their respective organisations, that they allow sufficient time in their project programme for the approval process.
