Action Plan

This is a rather ‘mechanical’ chapter. It is concerned with the process of preparing programmes and schedules, and it requires a methodical or structured approach. The action plan contains descriptions of all the work that needs to be carried out on a site in order to meet the objectives. Each individual task or project is identified and described in sufficient detail to enable the individuals responsible for the project to carry out the work. All the basic information for each project (i.e. when and where the work should be completed, who should do the work, the priority, what it will cost, etc.) is aggregated and used to produce a wide range of work programmes, for example, annual programmes, programmes for a specified period, programmes for an individual, financial programmes, long-term programmes, etc. An action plan is prepared for a specified period, usually 5 years. Action plans also provide a structure, and establish priorities, for recording.

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