Content   1. Introduction – Starting Work Before a Full Contract (General context of early commencement and the need for risk management)   2. Contractual Mechanisms for Early Commencement (Define and distinguish Conditions Precedent/Subsequent, Notices to Proceed, Early Works Agreements, and Day One Clauses) 3. Delivery Models and Procurement Context (Explain how ECI fits among common Australian delivery models using Austroads framework) 4. Definition and Process of Early Contractor...

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Plan of Work 2020 represents a seminal, globally influential framework that systematizes the design, procurement, and construction of built assets into a coherent, staged process. While originating in the UK, its methodology has been adopted and adapted internationally, establishing it as a de facto standard for managing project complexity and fostering collaborative workflows across the construction industry. This article posits that the RIBA...

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