Lesson 7: Design Finalization and Plan Integration

Date: September 18, 2025
Session Time: 8:00am-12:00pm EST
Duration: 4 hours (including 15-minute exercise)

Key Learning Objective

Integrating stakeholder feedback and finalizing comprehensive project plans through systematic review and decision-making processes.

Lesson Overview

This session focuses on synthesizing all previous work into final, approved project documents and preparing for the construction phase.

Main Activities (3 hours 45 minutes)

  • Review and integration of all previous feedback
  • Final design documentation and specifications
  • Budget finalization and approval process
  • Risk mitigation plan development
  • Construction preparation checklist creation

15-Minute Exercise: Plan Integration Review

Exercise Description

Review all previous project components (design, budget, materials) and create a final integration checklist to ensure everything is ready for construction approval.

Materials Needed

  • All previous lesson deliverables
  • Checklist template or paper
  • Highlighters or markers
  • Notebook for notes
  • Timer

Exercise Steps (15 minutes)

  1. Component Review (5 minutes)
  2. Review your CAD design for completeness
  3. Check budget against materials selection
  4. Verify timeline aligns with scope

  5. Note any inconsistencies or gaps

  6. Integration Check (5 minutes)

  7. Create a checklist of required elements
  8. Mark each item as "Complete," "Needs Work," or "Missing"
  9. Identify any conflicts between components

  10. Note any assumptions that need validation

  11. Final Approval Prep (3 minutes)

  12. List 3 key points for final presentation
  13. Identify one potential concern to address
  14. Prepare one question for stakeholder approval

  15. Note any last-minute changes needed

  16. Documentation Check (2 minutes)

  17. Ensure all documents are properly labeled
  18. Verify all sources are cited
  19. Check that all calculations are clear
  20. Confirm file organization is logical

Deliverable

  • Integration checklist with status for each component
  • List of any inconsistencies or gaps found
  • 3 key presentation points
  • One stakeholder question for approval

Success Criteria

  • All major components are reviewed systematically
  • Inconsistencies are identified and noted
  • Presentation points are clear and compelling
  • Documentation is organized and complete

Integration with Overall Project

This exercise ensures all project components work together cohesively and prepares the team for final stakeholder approval before construction begins.

Previous Session: Lesson 6: Budget Planning
Next Session: Lesson 8: Procurement