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The standard architectural services for which we are responsible are set out below, headed stages one to five:

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STAGE 1: INCEPTION

Receive, appraise and report on the client's requirements with regard to:
the client's brief;
the site and rights and constraints;
budgetary constraints;
the need for consultants;
project programme;
methods of contracting.

STAGE 2: CONCEPT AND VIABILITY

Prepare an initial design and advise on:
- the intended 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 cost of the project.
Review the project programme.

STAGE 3: DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT

Confirm the scope and complexity.
Review the design and consult with local and statutory authorities.
Develop and design, construction system, materials and components.
Incorporate and co-ordinate all services and the work of consultants.
Review the design, costing and programme with the consultants.

STAGE 4: DOCUMENTATION AND PROCUREMENT

STAGE 4.1: LOCAL AUTHORITY SUBMISSIONS

Prepare documentation sufficient for local authority submission:
co-ordinate technical documentation with the consultants and complete primary co-ordination;
prepare specifications for the works;
Review the costing and programme with the consultants;
obtain the client's authority and submit documents for approval

STAGE 4.1: CALL FOR TENDERS

Complete construction documentation and proceed to call for tenders:
obtain the client's authority to prepare documents to procure offers for the execution of the works;
obtain offers for the execution of the works;
evaluate offers and recommend on the award for the building contract;
prepare the contract documentation ( and arrange the signing of the building contract)

STAGE 5: CONSTRUCTION

Administer the Building Contract.
Give possession of the site to the contractor.
Issue construction documentation.
Initiate and/or 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 principle agent in the JBCC building agreements, or fulfil the obligations provided for in the other forms of contract.
Issue the certificate of practical completion.
Assist the client to obtain the occupation certificate.

STAGE 6: CLOSE OUT

Facilitate the project close-out including the preparation of the necessary documentation to effect completion, handover and operation of the project.
After the contractor's obligations with respect to the building contract are fulfilled, the architectural professional shall issue the certificates related to contract completion.
Provide the client with as-built drawings and relevant technical and contractual undertakings by the contractor and sub-contractors.