This Code of Practice for Programme Management represents a continued effort over a sustained period of time, under the stewardship of Roger Waterhouse FCIOB and David Woolven FCIOB, to produce a practical document for a discipline which spans many industries. Programme management has no single universal definition or accepted standards, it aims to achieve benefits instead of just being time, cost and quality efficient; there are various types and a plethora of associated procedures and processes.
When the CIOB published the first edition of the Code of Practice for Project Management for construction and development in 1992, it was unique in many ways and has since found its place within our industry as an authoritative document. Its popularity has led to successive editions. Now into its fifth iteration, this pioneering document, I believe, will continue to serve the industry well.
This new Code of Practice for Programme Management, has similarly been prepared by a broad representation of the industry, with contributions from built environment specialists and interdisciplinary cooperation between professional institutions which represent our industry. I congratulate their perseverance and persistence in producing this excellent document and thank them all for their valued assistance in the process. A list of participants and the organisations represented is included in this book.
I would take this opportunity to extend a special note of thanks to Arnab Mukherjee FCIOB, for giving the document its final shape and coordinating the editing process.
Chief Executive
Chartered Institute of Building