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With limited capital funding, owners must prioritize critical investments. Program prioritization models help identify and rank high-impact projects based on business objectives and customer needs. Developed with input from senior leadership, these models use both quantitative and qualitative data, incorporating financial, social, environmental, risk and other metrics.

Key considerations include capital efficiency, functionality, site opportunities, and project readiness. This analysis also defines project requirements and provides decision-makers with a clear preview of each project’s potential.

To meet increasing demand for programs and services, owners and decision-makers must assess a variety of project delivery options, including new construction, modernization, expansion of existing facilities, and repurposing of space.

Evaluating these strategic alternatives through financial, social, environmental, sustainability, climate, and risk-based metrics supports the identification of viable solutions and informs the selection of the most appropriate approach for the proposed project.

These planning documents represent relatively high-level analysis required to inform decision makers of the feasibility of a project at an early planning stage.

These high-level planning documents provide early-stage analysis to inform decision-makers of a project’s feasibility before advancing to a detailed business case. They assess the need for investment, explore service delivery options, develop a space program, and include a Class D cost estimate, qualitative risk assessment, and recommended next steps.

Building on the high-level planning documents, the Business Case further explores and validates analyses carried out in the earlier planning documents, and often involves the development of an indicative design, a Class C cost estimate, funding and financing strategies, and procurement options analysis supported by market sounding, risk and financial analysis, and multiple criteria evaluation. Its purpose is to equip decision-makers with the information needed to approve a project to move into the procurement and implementation phase.

Using risk management best practices, a thorough analysis of project-specific risks is crucial to support project approval and management. This analysis enables the project team to understand how risks may affect key objectives, including scope, cost, and schedule, and informs the development of appropriate mitigation strategies.

In the planning stage, risk assessment encompasses the identification, evaluation, and quantification of risks, often using Monte Carlo simulation to assess key uncertainties and ensure sufficient budget allocation for successful project delivery.

This analysis comprises qualitative aspects such as identifying viable procurement options (like Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, Construction Management, Partnerships), multiple criteria assessments to align with project objectives, and market sounding with key players for insights and feedback.

Quantitative elements include risk and financial analyses. These insights are crucial for recommending the most suitable procurement model. This analysis can stand alone or support a Business Case, ensuring informed decisions on project procurement and implementation.

A robust financial analysis and funding strategy is critical to the successful development, approval, and implementation of proposed capital projects across the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. These analyses assess the financial viability of a project, identify potential funding gaps, and propose strategies to bridge those gaps.

This process typically includes the development of detailed financial proformas, identification of funding sources and uses, and comprehensive cost-benefit and cash flow analyses. A well-prepared financial strategy ensures that decision-makers have a clear understanding of the project’s financial implications and long-term sustainability.