Real Property Projects

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A larger image of the National Project Management System (NPMS) model with deliverables and templates that are required throughout the project lifecycle, is available on a separate page.

Real property projects include all real property asset acquisitions or improvements, including entering into a lease, fit-up of accommodation space, construction, renovation and remediation of a built-work (building, bridge, dam, road, etc.) or crown-owned land.

All these projects are to apply the NPMS Directive for Real Property Projects.

Depending on the project size and/or complexity, project teams will choose to use either the NPMS “ Full ” , “ Lite ” or “ Ultra Lite ” versions.

NPMS « Full » version applies to:

  • a project that requires TB approvals
  • an asset-based project with a cost greater than $1 million total value, including GST or HST, and excluding client costs, if applicable
  • a space-based project greater than 3,000 m2 rentable (Regions) / 5,000 m2 rentable (National Capital Area/Parliamentary Precinct)

NPMS “ Lite ” version applies to:

  • an asset-based project with a cost less than $1 million and greater than $250K total value, including GST or HST, and excluding client costs, if applicable
  • a space-based project less than 3,000 m² (Regions) / 5,000 m² rentable (National Capital Area/Parliamentary Precinct) and with a cost greater than $250K total value, including GST or HST, and excluding client costs, if applicable

NPMS “ Ultra Lite ” version applies to:

  • an asset-based project with a cost less than $250K and greater than $25K total value, including GST or HST, and excluding client costs, if applicable
  • a space-based project less than 3,000 m² (Regions) / 5,000 m² rentable (National Capital Area/Parliamentary Precinct) and with a cost less than $250K and greater than $25K total value, including GST or HST, and excluding client costs, if applicable 

Projects that do not meet any of the criteria above are to apply the principles of the NPMS methodology.

In the case of projects funded by other government departments (OGD) or agencies, the NPMS Procedure for Projects Funded by OGD shall apply.