Stage 0-Strategic Definition

Identify Clients Business Case and Strategic Brief and other core project requirements (RIBA PLAN
OF WORK 2013,2015)
Involved Parties-Client interests, Architect
Responsibilities of Involved partiesClient interests
Appoint an Architect.
Architect
Consider Clients requirements
Set up client organization for briefing
Stage 1-Preparation and Brief
Develop Project Objectives including Quality Objectives and Project Outcomes, Sustainability
Aspirations, Project Outcomes, Sustainability Aspirations, Project Budget, other parameters or constraints
and develop initial Project Breif.Undertake Feasibility Studies and review of Site Information( (RIBA
PLAN OF WORK 2013,2015).

Involved Parties: Clients Representatives, Architect, Engineer, Quantity Surveyor According to nature of
projects.
Responsibilities of Involved partiesCarry out studies of user requirement s, site conditions, planning, design and cost techniques, as necessary
to reach decisions.

Stage 2-Concept Design

Prepare concept design, including outline proposals for structural design, building services systems,
outline specifications and preliminary Cost Information along with relevant Project Strategies in
accordance with Design Programme. Agree alterations to brief and issue Final Project brief ( (RIBA
PLAN OF WORK 2013,2015).
Involved Parties-Clients interests, Architect, Engineer, Quantity Surveyor and Specialists as required.
Responsibilities of Involved partiesDevelop the brief further, carry out studies on user requirements technical problem planning, design and
cost, as necessary to reach decisions.
Stage 3-Developed Design
Prepare developed design, including coordinated and updated proposals for structural design, building
service systems, outline specifications, cost information and project strategies in accordance with design
programme
Involved Parties- Architects, QS engineers and specialists (Contractor if appointed)
Responsibilities of Involved partiesFull design of every part and component of the building by collaboration of all concerned complete cost
checking of design
Stage 4-Technical Design
Prepare technical design in accordance with design responsibility matrix and project strategies to include
all architectural, structural and building services information, specialist subcontractor design and
specifications, in accordance with design programme
Involved PartiesResponsibilities of Involved parties-

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