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The stages involved in a Building Project:

Every construction project, from a small kitchen renovation to a large commercial building goes through a similar process. Most projects starts with a great idea which then requires designing, checking for compliance against the regulations, through to the actual construction of the project, and there will be post-construction details to tie-up.

So to try to explain these steps we have created the below guide:

Survey

To create any design it is important to establish what is already there, so an accurate dimensional survey of your property is required to get your project started.

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RIBA Stage 0

Design

We will establish your brief, then our RIBA qualified Architects will work their magic to produce architectural drawings that bring out the best in your home..

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RIBA Stage 1-2

Regulations

Most designs require submission to the Local Authority for a Planning Application, then a subsequent application for approval under the Building Regulations

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RIBA Stage 3-4

Construction

With the right consents you now proceed to actually getting it built. You need to choose a builder, agree a price and Contract, agree the process to build it, then get it built.

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RIBA Stage 5

Completion

Once your builder advises they have completed the construction works, and before you move in, the building works require inspecting, and any final payments made.

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RIBA Stage 6-7

How we can help with the process:

We offer a full range of architectural services from inception and planning through to contract administration and completion and have the expertise and experience to complete any size project from £50,000 up to £12m, with our current Professional Indemnity Insurance cover extending to £2 million.

Our extensive knowledge of planning law and the Building Regulation legislations enables a smooth process during these stages. Over time we have built up a network of other experienced consultants and contractors and we are able to suggest and then supervise them through the different stages of a project, building a great project team.

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Our architectural services include:

RIBA Stage 0

RIBA Stage 1&2

RIBA Stage 3

RIBA Stage 4

RIBA Stage 5

RIBA Stage 6

 

 

Our fees:

We offer a variety of different levels of service, based on the Royal Institute of British Architect’s Outline Plan of Work stages. Our fee proposals are based around the current Standard Form of Agreement for the Appointment of an Architect (SFA) for the Architectural work undertaken for all stages of work.

Our architectural services are either offered on a percentage fee scale based on the final construction cost of a project, or on an agreed time charge rate, depending on the type of project. Although on smaller projects we can provide fixed fees for the initial stages, with a percentage fee when overseeing the works on site. (Other consultants’ fees & statutory fees as required are additional to above, and are payable by the client)

Our fee structure has been designed to allow you to choose which level of services that you wish to employ us for, which can be re-evaluated as the project enters each stage of work, all to suit your budget and your project.

 
 

Robhurst