IPA launches new content for the Project Initiation Routemap

The Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) has launched new content for the Project Initiation Routemap to help improve the delivery of major infrastructure projects.

The Routemap was launched at the Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE) Headquarters and makes up part of the government’s National Infrastructure Delivery Plan, which outlines how the government will deliver key projects and programmes over the next five years.

The framework allows sponsors and clients to deal with issues that that can occur at the start of major projects, giving them a sound base to succeed.

Over 20 major projects spanning transport, water, flood defence and energy sectors including Crossrail and Anglian Water’s Alliance Strategy, have undergone routemap assessments, helping to deliver successful schemes.

The Project Initiation Routemap includes two additional new modules on asset management and risk management, to accompany the five existing modules. The asset management module will help projects achieve value for money for taxpayers and investors by making sure they manage assets across their whole lifecycle.

The risk management module will assist project leaders target and overcome issues that can stop a project fulfilling its goals.

Speaking at the launch, Tony Meggs, Chief Executive of the Infrastructure and Projects Authority, said: “I’m delighted to launch this new content for the IPA’s Project Initiation Routemap. Studies have demonstrated that many problems encountered in the delivery of projects can be traced back to issues in the early stages of development.

“The routemap is a vital tool for setting up major projects to succeed and I look forward to applying it to the full range of projects in the government’s Major Projects Portfolio.”

Nick Baveystock, Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Director General, said: “Today’s Project Initiation Routemap update will further strengthen UK clients’ capability to deliver infrastructure and construction projects to time, budget and specification.

“ICE is delighted to have supported the work of the Infrastructure Client Group. This is industry working together to solve our own issues. In bringing together a broad collection of industry leaders from major UK clients and subject matter experts to develop these new modules on risk and asset management of major projects, decision makers will be able to ask better questions about their from the outset. I would encourage all major clients to use the framework and also to give us feedback so we can continue to improve it.”

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