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Most projects work through the following stages, generally based on the RIBA Plan of Work :
(For further information, see attached pdf:  Plan of Work 2007  Also refer to RIBA publications: Working with an architect for your home  and  Commissioning Architecture. )

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Measured survey of the existing buildings and/or lands, to help develop the design schemes.

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Initial sketch scheme design and outline proposals.

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Final design scheme and, where necessary, planning application and negotiations.

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Detailed design and, where necessary, building regulation application and negotiations.

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Production information for the project tendering with building contractor firms.

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Tendering the project to a number of building contractor firms.

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Building contract preparation, and signing.

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Building contract administration and site inspections, until completion.  Includes organising regular site meetings and certifying building works for payments by the client.

Abp Chartered Architects also offer other services which include grant work applications, and other statutory requirements.   
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RIBA working with an Architect on your Home RIBA Commissioning Architecture