Australia Model Code of Practice: Safe Design of Structures 3.1a: 3.1 In pre-design, set the design and risk context, skills and roles

The pre-design phase establishes the design context (purpose, scope and complexity of the project), the risk management context (the breadth of physical and psychosocial hazards and the legislation, codes and standards to be considered), the design disciplines, skills and competencies needed, the roles and responsibilities of the parties and collaborative relationships with clients and others who influence the design, and carries out consultation and research to help identify hazards and assess and control risks.