We base this model on the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) plan of works.

1) Initial meeting

• Meet the client
• Get to understand the site
• Listen to the client
• Understand the client’s requirements and aspirations

2) Preparation and Brief

• Assessment of the site
• Identify opportunities and restrictions
• Identify spatial requirements
• Work out a budget
• Determine design team e.g. Structural Engineer, Electrical Engineer
• Determine procurement route, i.e. role of Architect, Client and Contractor and type of contract

3) Concept Design

• Measured survey of existing, plans and elevations as required. A third party may do this if it is economical to do so.
• Sketch design including plans, elevations and 3d model as required

4) Development Design

• Once the sketch plan is agreed a more developed design is produced which will generate sufficient information to be able to submit for planning
• Further information will be produced for listed building or conservation area consent if required

5) Technical Design

• The drawings from the development design are worked to a higher level of detail sufficient to give enough information for the construction strategy and for building regulations requirements.
• This information will also be used for the tendering process.

6) Construction

• Putting work out to tender to a number of building contractors
• Advising on contractor selection
• Administrating contract
• Project Management

7) Hand over and conclusion of building contract

• Signing off all the works
• Checking for defects and rectifying snagging list after agreed period
• Handing over all documents such as guarantees, warrantees and instruction manuals

The client can choose how many of these stages is required.