ABSTRACT
The role of the contractor has evolved since the inception of the RIBA Plan of Work. The contractor is frequently involved earlier in the design process and is often responsible for some or even all aspects of the design. A design team, particularly on larger projects, currently incorporates more individuals and parties, and many of the roles that are undertaken may be carried out by a number of parties. A greater number of specialist consultants are likely to be involved and a variety of options are available for determining who employs each member of the design team. The RIBA Plan of Work 2013 addresses the shift from design team to project team by setting out the tasks that need to be undertaken by the project team. The Technology Strategy, Communication Strategy, Computer-aided design/ Building Information Modelling manual and Change Control Procedures are therefore crucial components of the Project Execution Plan.
