The value of a Master Planning exercise along with the benefits of a Long Range Planning study is without question one of the principal attributes of an effective site development strategy. With an understanding of the fact that it is only truly effective for the date on which it is generated, it will however establish an overall benchmark for the phased development of a site even when individual parts become redundant or obsolete.

Overview

Master Planning is a function critical for the planned development of a site or campus usually covering a time frame of between ten to fifteen years This is primarily based on a set of criteria developed as part of a clients Long Range Planning strategy (LRP) as defined in their Business Development Plan.

In older building this may be considered Spatial Planning where the organic development of facilities over many years requires a strategic overview to streamline process flows principally, raw materials in/ finished good out in conjunction personnel flows and building fire control strategy.

Taylor Group has may years of experience in developing such studies and present same in conjunction with an order of magnitude costing exercise, 3d graphics and detailed report.

Methodology

Execution Methodology

Our structured approach for the execution of a master planning exercise incorporates five key stages.

Stage 1: Planning

At the outset we establish the various project leads, sponsors and stakeholders who have an interest in and are mandated to influence the development of the master plan. Points of contact are established and a clear project reporting structure is defined. The frequency and content of the meetings and reporting mechanisms are agreed and implemented. A scoping document is generated to capture the objectives of the exercise and a schedule of agreed deliverables.

Stage 2: Information and Understanding

This stage involves the collation of information from all interested parties. Stakeholders are encouraged to impart the information from the area users and offer an insight into the issues that are driving the need for change. The output is a report which articulates the assumptions and considerations that have been distilled and synthesized from the information provided.

Stage 3: Creative Planning

This is the principal phase of the master planning exercise and provides for the generation of concepts and layouts to reflect stakeholders’ requirements and clients objectives. A design response is developed to address the issues raised and takes the form of conceptual layouts, graphics and plans. Once a process driven layout is agreed in principle, utilities, facilities and services implications are considered, identified and quantified.

Stage 4: Evaluation

The creative/spatial planning stage is concluded with a presentation of drawings, graphics and 3d renders, to stakeholders, supported by a proposal for each year of the LRP showing intermediate stages and anticipated sub projects as may be necessary to achieve the overall masterplan objectives.

Stage 5: Presentation and Implementation

On conclusion, a written report supported by drawings, graphics and renders along with an implementation strategy is generated to reflect the current and future development strategies of the site, and a clear planning and sequencing strategy presented with project priority rating, capacities, and expansion objectives clearly defined.