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Architectural Services
Full range of architectural services, for all building types, can be
provided in accordance with RIBA schedule of services and RIBA work
stages A to L as follows:
A Appraisal
B Briefing
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Assist the client in preparing the client’s requirements.
- Carry out feasibility studies to establish viability of proposed design.
C Outline Proposals and
D Detailed Proposals
- Analyse the client’s requirements, prepare outline proposals
and develop a scheme design.
- Prepare an approximation of construction cost, or provide information to
others for cost planning.
- Submit design proposals and approximate construction cost to the client
Prepare and submit an application for full planning permission.
E Final Proposals
F Production Information
G Tender Documentation
- Develop detail design from the approved scheme design.
- Coordinate and integrate any work by consultants, specialists and suppliers.
- Prepare production information.
- Prepare schedules of rates and/or schedules of works for tendering purposes.
- Revise cost estimate, or prepare information for others.
- Prepare and submit applications for approvals under building acts and/or regulations
and other statutory requirements.
- Where applicable, prepare and give building notice under building acts and/or
regulations.
H Tender Action
- Advise the client on a list of tenderers for the building contract.
- Invite tenders
- Negotiate a price with an approved contractor.
- Appraise and report on tenders/negotiations.
J Mobilisation
- Advise the client on the appointment of a contractor and on the responsibilities
of the parties and of the architect under the building contract.
- Prepare the building contract and arrange for it to be signed.
K Construction to Practical Completion
- Administer the terms of the building contract.
- Monitor the progress of the works against the contractor's programme, review progress with the contractor and report to the client.
- Prepare and certify valuations of work carried out or completed. Prepare financial reports for client.
- Where applicable, pass information to the Planning Supervisor for the Health and Safety File.
- Provide drawings showing the building and main lines of drainage, arrange for the provision of drawings of building services by others, and give general advice on maintenance.
L After Practical Completion
- Administer the terms of the building contract and make final inspections.
Settle Final Account
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Other Services
- Planning Negotiations & Appeals
Advise clients and conduct exceptional negotiations in connection with
planning permission and/or prepare documentation in case of planning
appeals.
- Historic Building Consents
Submit plans of proposed works for Listed Building and Conservation Area
consents.
- Freeholder Consent
Submit plans of proposed works for approval of freeholders, landlords or
others.
- Models
Prepare special drawings, models or technical information for use by the
client.
- Site Selection
Advise on suitability and selection of sites and/or buildings.
- Dimensional Survey
Make measured surveys, take levels and prepare drawings of sites and/or buildings.
- Site Investigation
Arrange for investigations of soil conditions of sites.New Usage
Investigate and advise on change of use in existing buildings.
- Party Wall etc. Act 1996
Act as Party Wall Surveyor for either ‘Building’ or ‘Adjoining’ owners
and provide advice on requirements of Act.
- Interior Design
Provide interior design services either as ‘stand-alone’ projects
such as new bathrooms, or as part of architectural projects.
- Adjudication and Dispute Resolution
Robert Dearman has been an RIBA Adjudicator since 1998 and regularly adjudicates
on construction disputes covered by the Housing Grants, Construction and
Regeneration Act 1996.
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