it is important to understand the building design phases and the information required at each stage.the development and construction of buildings can be both a stressful and confusing process, as well as a rewarding one for clients and stakeholders.having developed a clear brief, which has ownership from all important user groups and stakeholders, and having selected an appropriate team, it is useful to understand how the design, documentation and procurement of the building will progress.if the team is new to the building design process, understanding the building design phases and what level of information should be expected from both the architect and the client at each stage is critical.building development phases1. predesignsite feasibilities and masterplanningreview brief, requirements, budget and programselect/recommend sub-consultants and prepare design briefs for sub-consultantsinspect site and assess conditionsassess regulations and authority requirementsanalyse functional relationships and area requirementsanalyse adequacy of budget and program in relation to briefpredesign deliverablespreliminary envelope massing options and site constraint diagrams2. schematic (concept) designprepare sketch drawings and diagrams and other information to adequately explain the conceptprepare preliminary furniture and equipment layoutsundertake preliminary selection of materials and finishescoordinate preliminary design input from sub-consultantsconsider structural and building services systems to be used in the projectprepare preliminary programobtain client’s approval for sketch design documents, estimates and programscoordinate the preparation of preliminary estimate for the ‘cost of works’assess and advise on environmental issues in relation to siteanalyse adequacy of budget and program in relation to briefobtain client approval for concept designschematic design deliverablessite plan (usually 1:500 or 1:1000)spatial relationship diagramsprincipal floor plans (usually 1:200)sections and elevations (usually 1:200)project data (zoning and code considerations)preliminary finishes boards/schedulesprogram and assessment of preliminary ‘cost of works’schedule of functional areas may also include:preliminary 3d viewsschematic design report3. design development (detailed design)review and update brief (this may take the form of room data sheets and client approval of schematic design report)develop the approved sketch design into a final developed design including plans at each level, elevations, sections and other details sufficient to fully explain the design (note that this phase “freezes” the design so that it can be developed into construction documents)prepare schedules of materials and finishesprepare furniture and equipment layoutscoordinate and integrate information from consultantsprepare and report on estimate and programprepare architectural component for planning approval (development application) and assist in the coordination of specialist consultant input – timing and requirements for submission may varyassist in approval process by preparing for and attending meetingsobtain client’s approval of detailed design and updated estimate, budget and project programdesign development deliverablesall floor plans (usually 1:100)sections and elevations (usually 1:100/1:200)space data sheetspreliminary finishes boards/schedulesprogram and assessment of preliminary ‘cost of works’nett lettable areas and gross floor areas may also include:3d viewsdesign development reportdevelopment application deliverablescheck da deliverables with local councilcheck with architect what is included and not included within scope such as 3d montages and shadow diagramsarchitect will usually coordinate the making of physical models and 3d computer renderings4. documentationconfirm type of building contract to be usednote that this affects the level of documentation provided by the architect and when it is provided to the builderreview detailed design against planning approval and any conditions of approvalreview and update brief, program and budgetrevise design to incorporate any conditions of planning consentprepare and coordinate construction certificate documentationprepare drawings, schedules and specifications sufficient to enable the tendering/construction of the buildingcoordinate and integrate information from consultants into architectural drawings and specificationscoordinate the preparation of a pre-tender estimate by the quantity surveyor and report on pre-tender estimatedocumentation deliverablessite plan (usually 1:500 or 1:1000)floor plans (usually 1:100 or 1:200)sections and elevations (usually 1:100 or 1:200)detailed plans and sections (usually 1:50 or 1:20)plan and section details (1:1 through to 1:20)fittings and fixtures schedulescoordinated consultants’ drawings specificationpre-tender estimate (by quantity surveyor)schedule of functional areasnote that the level of tender documentation provided at this stage will depend on the form of building contract chosen5. contractor selection (tender)assist client in choosing preferred tender process and list of building contract tenderersprepare and issue tender set to all tenderersrespond to queries from tendererstogether with quantity surveyor, consultants and client, review and assess tendersnegotiate with preferred tenderer to provide an offer acceptable to the clientreport on tenders and provide recommendationassist in approval process by preparing for and attending meetingsobtain client’s approval of detailed design and updated estimate, budget and project programcontractor selection deliverablesprepare and issue tender set (see above)additional information and detailssite reports and defects schedule6. contract administration and post contractnote: some of this scope may be undertaken by a project manager.prepare and issue contract documentsreport regularly to client on time, cost and progressvisit the site periodically to observe the conformance with contract documentation and attend regular site meetingsreview shop drawings and submissions provided by the building contractorprovide the building contractor with instructions, additional details and clarifications of the contract documentscoordinate services of other specialist consultantsassess and determine variations, extensions of time and progress claimsinstruct the contractor on incomplete work and defectsassess and determine practical completionduring defects liability period, instruct builder on defects and incomplete workassess and determine final completion and issue certificatecontract administration deliverablesprepare and issue contract documentsprovide site observation reportsprovide further details and clarification of the contract setprovide defects and non-compliance reportsissue practical completion certificateissue final completion certificate
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