WORKSTAGE 1
Receive, appraise and report on the client’s requirements with particular regard to site information, planning and statutory regulations and budget.
WORKSTAGE 4
Prepare construction documentation and co-ordinate the documentation with the work designed by consultants and specialists. Obtain approval from the relevant authorities, review the estimated cost of the works in relation to the budget & prepare documents to procure offers for the execution of the works.
WORKSTAGE 2
Advised by any appointed consultants, prepare a design concept in broad outline showing intended space provisions, planning relationships, materials and services intended to be used.
WORKSTAGE 5
Obtain tenders for the execution of the works and advise the client regarding the award of the building contract. Prepare contract documentation and arrange for the signing thereof & administer and perform the duties assigned to the architect in the building contract.
WORKSTAGE 3
Develop the design concept in sufficient detail to define the construction of the building, spatially co-ordinate the work developed by consultants & review the design with the relevant authorities.
WORKSTAGE 6
Provide the client with as-built drawings, certificates, relevant technical data and guarantees from suppliers on completion of the works.
DESIGN PROCESS [WORK]STAGES
1. INCEPTION:
Receive, appraise and report on the Client’s requirements:
• Client’s brief.
• Site analysis.
• Budgetary constraints.
• Project programme & schedule.
• Look & feel.
2. CONCEPT:
Prepare an initial design & advice on:
• Obtain accurate measured drawings.
• Request survey & coordinate.
• Proposed material & intended building services.
• Technical & functional characteristics of the design.
• Check for conformity of the concept with the rights to the use of the land.
• Review the anticipated costs of the project.
• Review the project programme.
3. DESIGN DEVELOPMENT:
• Confirm the scope and complexity.
• Review the design and consult with local and statutory authorities.
• Develop the design, construction system, materials and components.
• Incorporate all services and the work of consultants.
• Review the design, costing and program with the consultants.
4. DOCUMENTATION & PROCUREMENT:
• Prepare documentation sufficient for local authority submission.
• Coordinate technical documentation with the consultants.
• Complete primary coordination.
• Prepare specifications for the works.
• Evaluate offers and recommend on the award of the building contract.
• Prepare the contract documentation (arrange the signing of the building contract).
5. CONSTRUCTION:
Hand over the site to the contractor:
• Issue construction documentation.
• Initiate and/or check sub-contract design & documentation as appropriate.
• Administer and perform the duties & obligations as signed to the principal agent in the JBCC building agreements, or fulfill the obligations provided for in other forms of the contract.
• issue the certificate of practical completion.
• Assist the contractor/client to obtain the occupation certificate.
6. CLOSE OUT:
Final stage:
• Fulfill & complete the project close-out including the preparation of the necessary documentation to facilitate the effective completion, handover and operation of the project.
• After the contractor’s obligations with respect to the building contract after fulfilled, the architect shall issue the certificates related to contract completion.
• Provide the client with as-built drawings & relevant technical and contractual undertakings by the contractor & subcontractors.