RIBA Stage 0 (Initial Brief)

– Identify Client Brief

– Identify opportunities, constraints & project requirements

– Review Project Budget & programme

RIBA Stage 1 (Developed Brief)

– Develop Client Brief

– Instruct measured survey

– Assess planning requirements

RIBA Stage 2 (Concept Design)

– Appoint other members of professional team

– Coordinate requirements from professional team

– Develop Outline Proposals to agreed Client Brief

– Client sign-off

– Submit for Planning Application

RIBA Stage 3 (Developed Design)

– Coordinate requirements from professional team

– Develop Detailed Proposals from agreed Outline Proposals

– Develop Outline Specifications & Scope of Work

– Approvals (Building Control, Party Wall, License, etc.)

– Client sign-off

RIBA Stage 4a (Technical Design)

– Coordinate requirements from design team

– Develop Final Proposals from agreed Detailed Proposals

– Develop Tender Specifications & Scope of Work

– Client sign-off

RIBA Stage 4b (Tender)

– Tender

– Review & negotiate tender offers

– Prepare suitable building contract

– Administer building contract

RIBA Stage 5 (Construction)

– Building work commencement

– Regular site inspections & progress review

RIBA Stage 6 (Handover)

– Commissioning

– Final Inspection & snagging

– Building Control Final Certificate

– Practical Completion

– Conclude building contract

RIBA Stage 7 (In Use)

– Aftercare

– Defects liability period

– Feedback