RIBA work stages A-E

The Partial RIBA Appointment covers a drawing package and design service from initial appraisal to a set of drawings for a planning decision and building regulations approval. To gain an understanding of the type of work covered please see below for an outline of this full service plan, based on the RIBA Plan of Work. This package works for developers or those looking to project manage their own building project (we would recommend the full service for the inexperienced to limit the pitfalls associated with self-managing a building project).

A Appraisal

Identification of client’s needs and objectives, business case and possible constraints on development. Preparation of feasibility studies and assessment of options to enable the client to decide whether to proceed.

B Design Brief

Development of initial statement of requirements into the Design Brief by or on behalf of the clients confirming key requirements and constraints. Identification of procurement method, procedures, organisational structure and range of consultants and others to be engaged for the project. 

C Concept

Implementation of Design Brief and preparation of additional data. Preparation of Concept Design including outline proposals for structural and building services systems, outline specification and preliminary cost plan. Review of procurement route.

D Design Development

Development of concept design to include structural and building services systems, updated outline specifications and cost plan. Completion of Project Brief. Application for detailed planning permission.

E Technical Design

Preparation of technical design(s) and specification, sufficient to co-ordinate components and elements of the project and information for statutory standards and construction safety. Application under the building regulations

The activities in italics may be moved to suit individual project requirements, as part of a specific appointment.