RIBA Work Stages
We follow the RIBA Plan of Work when undertaking any project. The work stages describe what you can expect throughout the development of your project as well as ensure all aspects of a project are considered and not overlooked.
We can provide you with a full service from A-L or part service to suit your requirements.
Work Stage A: Inception
Develop the brief in consultation with the client; calculate budget costs, give advice on how to proceed; visit the site and give initial appraisal; advise on the need for other consultants and the scope of their services, advise on the need for any specialist work.
Work Stage B: Feasibility
Carry out any studies which may be needed to establish feasibility; review alternative design and construction approaches and cost implications; advise on statutory approvals that may be required, including health & safety and outline a timetable for the project.
Work Stage C: Outline Proposals
Prepare outline (sketch) proposals for preliminary approval, advise on CDM regulations (Construction Design & Management) Regulations
Work Stage D: Scheme Design
Develop a scheme design following discussions around stage C; liaise with any other consultants; calculate a cost estimate; discuss in detail spatial arrangement, materials and appearance; prepare and submit a planning application.
Work Stage E: Detail Design
Finalise detail design including co-ordination with other consultants and suppliers; cost checks where appropriate; prepare and submit Building Regulations Application and any other statutory requirements; negotiate as necessary on the latter.
Work Stage F & G: Prepare Production Information & Bills of Quantities
Drawings, schedules & specification, provide information to the Quantity Surveyor (if used) for bills of quantities; prepare complete information to enable contractors to tender.
Work Stage H & J: Tender Action & Project Planning:
Advise on a list of Contractors who have been invited by the Client to tender for the works; issue tender documents to those Contractors; receive tenders (with client presence if required), advise on results and contractor appointment; OR arrange a price to be negotiated with one contractor; prepare the building contract and arrange signatures.
Work Stage K: Operations on site
Administer the terms of the building contract during work on site; visit the site at intervals to inspect the progress and quality of the work; make periodic financial reports to the client including any cost variations'.
Work Stage L: Operations on site
Administer the terms of the contract related to completion of the work; give general guidance on maintenance; provide record drawings as required.
We follow the RIBA Plan of Work when undertaking any project. The work stages describe what you can expect throughout the development of your project as well as ensure all aspects of a project are considered and not overlooked.
We can provide you with a full service from A-L or part service to suit your requirements.
Work Stage A: Inception
Develop the brief in consultation with the client; calculate budget costs, give advice on how to proceed; visit the site and give initial appraisal; advise on the need for other consultants and the scope of their services, advise on the need for any specialist work.
Work Stage B: Feasibility
Carry out any studies which may be needed to establish feasibility; review alternative design and construction approaches and cost implications; advise on statutory approvals that may be required, including health & safety and outline a timetable for the project.
Work Stage C: Outline Proposals
Prepare outline (sketch) proposals for preliminary approval, advise on CDM regulations (Construction Design & Management) Regulations
Work Stage D: Scheme Design
Develop a scheme design following discussions around stage C; liaise with any other consultants; calculate a cost estimate; discuss in detail spatial arrangement, materials and appearance; prepare and submit a planning application.
Work Stage E: Detail Design
Finalise detail design including co-ordination with other consultants and suppliers; cost checks where appropriate; prepare and submit Building Regulations Application and any other statutory requirements; negotiate as necessary on the latter.
Work Stage F & G: Prepare Production Information & Bills of Quantities
Drawings, schedules & specification, provide information to the Quantity Surveyor (if used) for bills of quantities; prepare complete information to enable contractors to tender.
Work Stage H & J: Tender Action & Project Planning:
Advise on a list of Contractors who have been invited by the Client to tender for the works; issue tender documents to those Contractors; receive tenders (with client presence if required), advise on results and contractor appointment; OR arrange a price to be negotiated with one contractor; prepare the building contract and arrange signatures.
Work Stage K: Operations on site
Administer the terms of the building contract during work on site; visit the site at intervals to inspect the progress and quality of the work; make periodic financial reports to the client including any cost variations'.
Work Stage L: Operations on site
Administer the terms of the contract related to completion of the work; give general guidance on maintenance; provide record drawings as required.