About This Course
Project Directors play a pivotal role in translating organisational goals into built outcomes. This course explores the collaboration between Project Directors and Design Managers across the life of a fitout—from early briefing and conceptualisation to final documentation and construction handover. Participants will gain insight into timelines, documentation, and consultant coordination required to deliver projects on time and within budget.
You’ll learn how to guide the design process through well-scoped briefs, manage risks like design creep and budget overruns, and work with specialist consultants to align aesthetics, function, and client requirements. The course emphasises the importance of coordination, clear communication, and responsive decision-making when leading design through procurement and delivery.
By the end of this course, you will:
- Understand the responsibilities of the Design Manager across each fitout phase.
- Learn how Project Directors align design with scope, time, and budget.
- Identify typical design deliverables and documentation milestones.
- Explore the impact of development controls and construction methods.
- Discover how to reduce project risk through better briefing and reverse briefs.
- Recognise common design-related project delays and how to prevent them.
Topics Covered:
- Design Deliverables That Reflect the Client's Needs
- Development Controls
- How Many Consultants Are on a Fitout Project?
- Project Timeline
- Project Start – the Architectural Design Brief
- Budget
- How Does the Designer Work with the Client’s Budget?
Course Duration: Approximately 20 minutes
Access to Course: 7 days from date of purchase
