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RIBA Plan of Work
The following information is taken from "Services Supplement: Design and Management" from the RIBA publication "Standard Form of Agreement for the appointment of an architect"(SFA/99) available from RIBA Bookshops (http://www.ribabookshop.com) and you should refer to the whole document.
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Architect's design services:
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| All commissions | |
| 1.1 | Receive client's instructions |
| 1.2 | Advise client on the need to obtain statutory approvals and of the duties of the Client under the CDM regulations |
| 1.3 | Receive information about the site from the Client (CDM Reg 11) |
| 1.4 | Where applicable co-operate with and pass information to the Planning Supervisor |
| 1.5 | Visit the site and carry out an initial appraisal |
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A | Appraisal |
| 1 | Carry out studies to determine the feasibility of the Client's requirement |
| 2A | Review with client alternative design and construction approaches and the cost implications or |
| 2B | Provide information for report on cost implications |
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B | Strategic Brief |
| 1 | Receive strategic brief prepared by the client |
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C | Outline Proposals |
| 1 | Commence development of Strategic Brief into Project Brief |
| 2 | Prepare Outline Proposal |
| 3A | Provide an approximation of construction costs or |
| 3B | Provide information for cost planning |
| 4 | Obtain Client approval to Outline Proposals and approximate construction cost |
| 5 | Co-operate with Planning Supervisor where applicable |
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D | Detailed Proposals |
| 1 | Complete developments of Project Brief |
| 2 | Develop the Detailed Proposal from approved Outline Proposals |
| 3A | Prepare a cost estimate or |
| 3B | Provide information for preparation of cost estimate |
| 4 | Consult statutory authorities |
| 5 | Obtain Client approval to the Detailed Proposal showing spatial arrangements, material and appearance, and a cost estimate |
| 6 | Prepare and submit application for full planning permission |
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E | Final Proposals |
| 1 | Design Final Proposals from approved Detailed Proposals |
| 2A | Revise cost estimate |
| 2B | Provide information for revision of cost estimate |
| 3 | Consult statutory authorities on developed design proposals |
| 4 | Obtain Client approval to type of construction, quality of materials, standard of workmanship and revised cost estimate |
| 5 | Advise on consequences of any subsequent changes on cost and programme |
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F | Production Information |
| 1 | Prepare production information for tender purposes |
| 2A | Prepare schedules of rates and/or quantities and/or schedules of works for tendering purposes and revise cost estimate, or |
| 2B | Provide information for preparation of tender pricing documents and revision of cost estimate |
| 3A | Prepare and make submissions under building acts and/or regulations for other statutory requirements or |
| 3B | Prepare and give building notice under building acts and/or regulations (not applicable in Scotland) |
| 4 | Prepare further production information for construction purposes |
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G | Tender documents |
| 1 | Prepare and collate tender documents in sufficient detail to enable a tender or tenders to be obtained |
| 2 | Where applicable pass final information to Planning Supervisor for pre-tender Health and Safety Plan |
| 3A | Prepare pre-tender costs or |
| 3B | Provide information for preparation of pre-tender cost estimate |
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H | Tender Action |
| 1 | Contribute to appraisal and report on tenders negotiations |
| 2 | If instructed revise production information to meet adjustments in the tender sum |
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J | Mobilisation |
| 1 | Provide production information as requested for the building contract and for construction |
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K | Construction to Practical Completion |
| 1 | Make visits to the works in connection with the Architect's design |
| 2 | Provide further information reasonable required for construction |
| 3 | Review design information from contractors or specialists |
| 4 | Provide drawings showing the building and main lines of drainage and other information for the Health and Safety File |
| 5 | Give general advice on operation and maintenance of the building |
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L | After Practical Completion |
| 1 | Identify defects and make final inspections |
| 2A | Settle Final Account or |
| 2B | Provide information required by others for settling final account |
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NB | If the architect is to provide cost advice Alternative A applies |
| If a quantity surveyor is appointed Alternative B applies | |
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