Architectural projects are carried out in six stages:
Stage 1: Inception.
Stage 2: Concept Design.
Stage 3: Design Development.
Stage 4.1: Construction Documentation.
Stage 4.2: Procurement of Construction.
Stage 5: Construction.
Stage 6: Close-Out.
Stage 1: Inception
Receive, appraise and report on the client's requirements with regard to:
the client's brief;
the site rights and constraints;
budgetary constraints;
the need for consultants;
project programme; and
methods of contracting.
Stage 2: Concept Design and Viability
Prepare an initial design and advise on:
the intended space provisions and planning relationships;
proposed materials and intended building services; and
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 costs of the project.
Review the project programme.
Stage 3: Design Development
Confirm the scope and complexity.
Review the design, and consult with local and statutory authorities.
Develop the 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 4.1: Documentation and Procurement - Prepare documentation required for local authority submission
Coordinate technical documentation with the consultants and complete primary coordination.
Prepare specifications for the works.
Review the costing and programme with the consultants.
Obtain the client's authority, and submit documents for approval.
Stage 4.2: Documentation and Procurement - Complete construction documentation and proceed to call for tenders
Obtain the client's authority to prepare documents for procuring offers for the execution of the works.
Obtain offers for the execution of the works.
Evaluate offers, and recommend on awarding 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 that are appropriate.
Inspect the works for conformity to the contract documentation and acceptable quality in terms of industry standards.
Administer and perform the duties and obligations assigned to the principal agent in the JBCC building contract, or fulfil the obligations provided for in other forms of the contract.
Issue the certificate of practical completion.
Assist the client in obtaining the occupation certificate.
Stage 6: Close-Out
Facilitate project close-out including the preparation of the necessary documentation to effect completion, handover and operation of the project.
When the contractor's obligations with respect to the building contract have been 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.
Source: Framework for the Professional Fees Guideline in respect of services rendered by person(s) registered in terms of the Architectural Profession Act, 2000, Act 121 of 2015. (2015). Government Gazette. (No. 38863).
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