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PROJECT BRIEF [3 records]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

Filter results by subject field

Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2016-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Military (General)
  • Finance
  • Engineering
  • Government Accounting
DEF

The project embodiment of the selected option for fulfillment of a requirement and the sole means of seeking approval of a major Crown project. It becomes an Agreement when approved by TB.

CONT

Product Specifications and Project Briefs. The starting point for a new product should always be some kind of "specification". ... The product specification usually forms a part of a larger document, the project brief (or "design brief"). ... [It is] important that the work is completed within a period of time and at a cost which will enable the product to stand a chance of becoming a commercial success. Information about the time and cost constraints is a major element of the project brief.

CONT

... a design brief should be prepared. The purpose of this document ... is to give guidance about the resources available for the design work and to confirm the specification which the new product must satisfy.

OBS

Although "design brief" and "project brief" are sometimes used as synonyms at times, a "design brief" is actually a project brief for a design project.

OBS

Term(s) officialized by the Department of National Defence

French

Domaine(s)
  • Militaire (Généralités)
  • Finances
  • Ingénierie
  • Comptabilité publique
CONT

La préparation du dossier préliminaire de conception ... comprend les dessins préliminaires, le mémoire explicatif, le devis sommaire et l'estimation préliminaire.

OBS

Incorporation de projet correspondant à la solution qui a été choisie pour combler un besoin et seul moyen de demander l'approbation d'un projet majeur de la Couronne. Il devient mémoire d'entente lorsqu'approuvé par le Conseil du Trésor.

Spanish

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Record 2 2002-12-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plans and Specifications (Construction)
  • Execution of Work (Construction)
  • Organization Planning
DEF

The management summary document which establishes the general framework for the execution of the project and which is submitted at the end of the planning phase to request authorization to proceed with the project.

OBS

Term and definition approved by the committee set up by the Centre international GP to study the terminology related to major project management.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Devis, cahiers des charges et plans (Construction)
  • Exécution des travaux de construction
  • Planification d'organisation
DEF

Document sommaire qui définit le cadre général d'exécution d'un projet et qui est établi en vue d'obtenir les approbations nécessaires pour aller de l'avant.

OBS

Ce document est élaboré au terme de la phase de planification.

OBS

Termes et définition approuvés par le comité chargé par le Centre international GP d'étudier les termes de la gestion des grands projets.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Planos y pliegos de condiciones (Construcción)
  • Ejecución de los trabajos de construcción
  • Planificación de organización
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Record 3 2002-12-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Areal Planning (Urban Studies)
  • Parks and Botanical Gardens
DEF

A document containing the constraints and the requirements needed to justify and explain a project, including the impacts on nearby commercial facilities.

OBS

Term used by Parks Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aménagement du territoire
  • Parcs et jardins botaniques
DEF

Document énonçant les contraintes et les exigences nécessaires pour justifier et expliquer un projet, y compris les répercussions sur les entreprises commerciales environnantes.

OBS

Termes en usage à Parcs Canada.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Planificación de zonas (Urbanismo)
  • Parques y jardines botánicos
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