Preparation | A Appraisal - Identification of Client's needs and objective,business case and of possible constraints on development.
- Preparation of feasibility studies to enable the client to decide whether to proceed.
- B Design Brief
- Development of initial statement of requirements into the design brief by or on behalf of the Client confirming key requirements and constraints.
- Identification of procurement method, procedures, organisational structure and range of Consultants and others to be engaged for the Project.
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Design | C Concept - Implementation of design brief and preparation of additional data.
- Preparation of Concept Design including outline proposals for structural and building services systems, outline specifications and preliminary cost plan.
- Review of procurement route.
D Design Development - Development of concept design to include structural and building services systems, updated outline specifications and cost plan.
- Completion of Project Brief.
- Application for detailed planning approval.
E Technical Design - Preparation of Technical design(s) and specifications sufficient for co-ordination of all components and elements of the Project. and information for statutory standards and construction safety.
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Pre - Construction | F Production Information - F1 Preparation of detailed information for construction.
- Application for statutory approvals.
- F2 Preparation of further information for construction required under the building contract. Review of information provided by specialists
G Tender documentation - Preparation and collation of tender documentation in sufficient detail to enable a tender or tenders to be obtained for the construction of the Project.
H Tender action - Identification and evaluation of potential contractors and/or specialists for the construction of the Project.
- Obtaining and appraising tenders and submission of recommendations to the Client.
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Construction | J Mobilisation - Letting the building contract, appointing the Contractor.
- Issuing of production information to the Contractor.
- Arranging site handover to the Contractor.
K To practical completion - Administration of the building contract up to and including practical completion.
- Provision to the Contractor of further information as and when reasonably required.
- Review of information provided by contractors and specialists.
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Use | L Post Practical Completion - L1 Administration of the building contract after Practical Completion and making final inspections.
- L2 Assisting building user during initial occupation period
- L3 Review of project performance in use
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RIBA Plan of Work 2007
Design and Production Management
The main vehicle for the control of design and production is the RIBA plan of work. Hot Architecture defines their service using this format and implements the defined procedures at the appropriate stages.
