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Planning is the process of thinking regarding the activities required to achieve a desired goal. Planning is based on foresight, the fundamental capacity for mental time travel. The evolution of forethought, the capacity to think ahead, is considered to have been a prime mover in human evolution. Planning is a fundamental property of intelligent behavior. It involves the use of logic and imagination to visualise not only a desired end result, but the steps necessary to achieve that result.
An important aspect of planning is its relationship to forecasting. Forecasting aims to predict what the future will look like, while planning imagines what the future could look like.
Planning according to established principles is a core part of many professional occupations, particularly in fields such as management and business. Once a plan has been developed it is possible to measure and assess progress, efficiency and effectiveness. As circumstances change, plans may need to be modified or even abandoned. To quote Burns “The best-laid schemes of mice and men / Go oft awry”.

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    Washing machine waste planning

    Hi all Hope everyone is staying safe in these bizarre times! I was hoping to get some advice from the experts on waste pipes for a washing machine. I'm not a plumber, but I think I'm reasonably able when it comes to DIY. I'd like to move my washing machine from the kitchen into a hall cupboard...
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  2. OffshoreGas

    Tinfoil hat or good planning?

    The wife has mocked me endlessly because in the run up to Brexit filled a couple of stack boxes with non perishable food, bottled water, first aid kit, basic medicines, torches and 100L of diesel. I’m 99% certain it will all go in the bin in 5 years time but find it reassuring given we seem to...
  3. E

    Underground drainage planning.

    Hi, we have got a build over agreement with Southern water to change our drains about as we are building a new extension. The drains at the moment are like this, Southern water insist we use concrete and brick manhole where the neighbors and our drains connect. As far as I can see we cant...
  4. M

    Technical guidance need for domestic dual gas plumbing

    Hi, This is Mohan Kodical. I am planning for the plumbing of dual gas (Biogas & LPG) of my home kitchen. I have made schematic plumbing diagram which is attached here. I seek technical guidance in this regard & clarification for my following doubts. 1) Is my design fully safe? 2) While changing...
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  5. G

    planning DIY plumbing next weekend,

    Im planning to do some DIY plumbing in my one bedroom flat which has currently S plan open vent CH and HW system (with 5 rads and heat only boiler) 1. Drain off the system 2. replace 2 old rads with new one 3. replace old style bypass valve (lockshield gate valve) with new Auto Bypass Valve 4...
  6. hammers4spanner

    Planning

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    Any regulations For Boiler Install under Stairs?

    Ca anyone advise on Whether a combi can be installed under a staircase in a semi. Access to boiler would be from outside "Coal House" so to speak. Can vaguely remember something about fireproofing, 3floors and fire safety? Advice very much appreciated
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    Unvented cylinder planning costs !

    Just contacted my local council to start the process of building regs for the fitting of an unvented cylinder in my own house i am certified to fit, but not a part of the competent persons scheme, the young lady asked me how much the installation will cost? to which I replied "just materials"...
  9. SimonG

    Bathroom Planning.

    Anybody use any software for planning out bathrooms to give the cust an idea of what the finished article will be like?
  10. M

    Planning permission for underground oil tank

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  11. Worcester

    Planning Permission for Biomass (and other Flues) on commercial installations

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  12. L

    Planning my new years resolution :)

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  13. K

    newbie- career change planning

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    Lead main to Alkathene

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  15. E

    Woman planning bathroom!

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  16. Hobo128

    Regulations!!!!!!

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    planning route for new CH system and advice on Hep2o pipes

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  18. R

    Floor planning app

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  19. L

    planning your flue runs!

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    Planned systems - systems planning 3 hour exam city and guild level 3 6129

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