Standard Architectural Services

The standard architectural services and the architect’s functions in performing these are divided in 6 Stages as set out below:

Stage 1 – Inception

Deliverables / outcome: Stage 1 report

Receive, appraise and report on the clients requirements with regard to:

The clients brief.
The site and rights and constraints.
Budgetary constraints.
Project programme.
Methods of contracting.

Stage 2 – Concept and Viability

Deliverables / outcome: Stage 2 report and concept design plan

Prepare an initial concept design plan and advise on:

The initial space provisions and planning relationships.
Proposed materials and intended building services.
The technical and 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.

Stage 3 – Design Development

Deliverables / outcome: Sketch Plans (plans, section and elevations)

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 programme with the consultants.

Stage 4 – Documentation and procurement

Stage 4.1 – Prepare documentation sufficient for local Authority submission

Deliverables / outcome: Council drawings.

Co-ordinate technical documentation sufficient with the consultants and complete primary co-ordination.
Prepare specifications for the works.
Obtain the clients authority and complete all submission documentation.
Submit to council for approval.

Stage 4.2 – Complete contract documentation for construction

Deliverables / outcome: Construction drawings.

Finalize construction details with consultants, specialists and suppliers.
Finalize specifications with client, specialists and suppliers.

Stage 4.3 – Obtain clients authority to prepare documents to procure offers for the execution of the work

Deliverables / outcome: Tender period.

Obtain offers for the execution of the works.
Evaluate and recommend on the award of the building contract.
Prepare the contract documentation and arrange the signing of the JBCC building agreement or another building contract.

Stage 5 – Construction

Deliverables / outcome: Contract administration

Hand over the site to the contractor.
Issue construction documentation.
Check sub-contract design and documentation as appropriate.
Inspect the works for conformity to the contract documentation
Administer and perform the duties and obligations assigned to the principal agent in the JBCC building agreement or other form of contract.
Issue the certificate of practical completion.
Assist the client to obtain the occupation certificate.

Stage 6 – Close out

Deliverables / outcome: Contract completion, as built drawings, certificates and guarantees.

Fulfil and complete the project close-out including the preparation of the necessary documentation to facilitate the effective completion, handover and operation of the building.
After the contractor’s obligations with respect to the building contract are fulfilled, the architect shall issue the certificates related to contract completion.
Provide the client with “As-Built” drawings and relevant technical and contractual undertakings by the contractor, sub-contractors and suppliers.

Partial Services

The client may also select to appoint the architect for only a part of the above standard services. For example – appointment for the design only (Stage 1 to Stage 3) or up to Stage 4.1 (Council approval). Partial Services can be discussed and agreed with us and we will prepare a fee proposal accordingly.

The Framework for the Professional Fees Guideline which include the Standard Architectural Services can be downloaded via the following link: http://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.sacapsa.com/resource/...