Further information on taking the brief

Further reading

The following publications are good sources of information for how to prepare the brief:

  • Barrett, P. and Stanley, C., Better construction briefing, Wiley-Blackwell, 1999 (ISBN 9780632051021)
  • Blythe, A. and Worthington J., Managing the brief for better design (2nd edition), Routledge, 2010 (ISBN 9780415460316)
  • CIOB, Code of Practice for Project Management for Construction and Development, 2002
  • MacPherson, S. et al., The briefing process; A review and a critique, RICS, The RIBA Plan of Work, 1992 (ISBN 9780854065417)
  • RICS Consultant Appointment and Scopes of Services
  • Winch, G., Managing construction projects, Wiley-Blackwell, 2010 (ISBN 9781405184571)