Stage Gates
Concept → Design Freeze → Tender → Mock-up → Construction → Opening. Every gate has an owner, criteria and readiness score.
Executive question
Which stage gates need executive sign-off next?
6 gates are on the critical path; 1 are trending off baseline and need owner intervention this cycle.
AI InsightDesign Freeze remains the single highest-leverage gate — protecting it protects tender, procurement and construction sequencing downstream.
Approved
2
Healthy
At risk
1
Act now
In progress
2
Monitor
M1
CriticalConcept Approval
Owner Board
Concept design endorsed by Owner + Operator
Planned
2027-03-15
Forecast
2027-03-15
Readiness100%
Approved
M2
CriticalOperator Appointment
Owner / Legal
HMA executed
Planned
2027-05-20
Forecast
2027-05-30
Readiness100%
Approved
M3
CriticalDesign Freeze
PMO
All discipline packages coordinated
Planned
2027-11-01
Forecast
2027-11-20
Readiness60%
In Progress
M4
Tender Issue
Cost Consultant
Tender packages issued for main contract
Planned
2028-02-15
Forecast
2028-03-05
Readiness35%
In Progress
M5
CriticalMock-up Approval
Operator
Guestroom + F&B mock-ups signed off
Planned
2028-05-30
Forecast
2028-06-15
Readiness45%
At Risk
M6
Construction Completion
Contractor
TOP received, snagging closed
Planned
2030-06-30
Forecast
2030-07-30
Readiness5%
Not Started
M7
CriticalSoft Opening
GM
Ops readiness ≥ 90%
Planned
2030-10-01
Forecast
2030-10-15
Readiness0%
Not Started
M8
CriticalGrand Opening
Owner
Public launch + brand activation
Planned
2030-11-15
Forecast
2030-11-15
Readiness0%
Not Started
| Gate | Owner | Planned | Forecast | Status | Readiness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concept Approval Concept design endorsed by Owner + Operator | Owner Board | 2027-03-15 | 2027-03-15 | Approved | 100% |
| Operator Appointment HMA executed | Owner / Legal | 2027-05-20 | 2027-05-30 | Approved | 100% |
| Design Freeze All discipline packages coordinated | PMO | 2027-11-01 | 2027-11-20 | In Progress | 60% |
| Tender Issue Tender packages issued for main contract | Cost Consultant | 2028-02-15 | 2028-03-05 | In Progress | 35% |
| Mock-up Approval Guestroom + F&B mock-ups signed off | Operator | 2028-05-30 | 2028-06-15 | At Risk | 45% |
| Construction Completion TOP received, snagging closed | Contractor | 2030-06-30 | 2030-07-30 | Not Started | 5% |
| Soft Opening Ops readiness ≥ 90% | GM | 2030-10-01 | 2030-10-15 | Not Started | 0% |
| Grand Opening Public launch + brand activation | Owner | 2030-11-15 | 2030-11-15 | Not Started | 0% |