Stages of a project Flashcards
The Architect proposes a fee for their services to the Client
Pre-Design
The contractor proposes a cost or contract sum to the client to carry out
the contract works
Procurement
The contractor completes agreed deferred works and minor errors
DLP
Tenders are evaluated by the Architect
Procurement
A topographical survey is undertaken by a registered land surveyor
Pre-design (1 mark )
OR
Concept & Preliminary (1/2 mark)
The client takes over contract insurances from the contractor for a new
building
Practical Completion
Construction documentation is finalised by the Architect for Building
Consent
Detailed Design
Liquidated Damages are first charged to the contractor where the project
has not been completed according to the agreed programme
Contract Admin & Observation
The specification is completed by the architect
Detailed Design
Consultants’ requirements are first incorporated into the design prior to
their full coordination
Concept &Preliminary Design
Retentions are partially released for the first time
Practical Completion
The Architect considers the contract prices submitted by the contractors
Procurement
Variation Price Requests are costed
Contract Administration & Observation
The Client agrees the Architect’s proposed fee
Pre-design
The architect assists the client to expand and clarify the initial outline
brief
Concept and Preliminary Design
The specification is completed by the consultant team
Detailed design
The ‘Contractor’s Performance Bond’ is released
At Practical Completion
A Schedule of payment is prepared by either the Architect or the Quantitiy Surveyor
Contract Administration & Observation
OR
Pre-design
Door Schedules are produced and double checked
Detailed design
The latest stage that a Resource Consent application should be made for a project that is not a Permitted Activity under the Auckland Unitary
Plan, so that the Client’s risk and expenditure is kept to a minimum
Developed design
OR
Concept design
Consultants required for the project are identified for the project
Concept and preliminary design
Minor defects are remedied to the satisfaction of the Architect
DLP
the Architect first considers the approximate amount of documentation that might be required for a project
Pre-design
An indicative cost for the project is prepared by the Quantity Surveyor to see if the project is viable with respect to costs and brief requirements
Concept and preliminary design
OR
Start of developed design
The ‘Principal’s Bond’ is released
At the Final account settlement
Variation Price Requests, if required, are issued and costed
Contract Administration & Observation
The Architect evaluates the tender prices received
Procurement
The specification is produced and double checked
Detailed Design
The Principal takes over the contract works insurance in a new build project
Practical Completion
The Architect first considers and estimates the amount of documentation that will be required for the project
Pre-design
The Principal and Architect can identify any newly discovered defects that require fixing under the contract to the satisfaction of the Architect
DLP
The structural consultant’s requirements are coordinated with the mechanical services drawings to identify any significant clashes
Developed Design
Retentions are collected
Contract Administration and Observation
The Architect assists the Client in developing and expanding the initial outline brief
Concept and Preliminary Design
Final preparation and compilation of the construction documentation occur to enable contract prices to be obtained
Detailed Design
The Architect issues Notices to Tenderers
Procurement
The most useful time to identify and locate existing underground services locations
Concept and Preliminary Design
A ‘Variation’ to the contract is issued
Contract Administration and Observation
A geotechnical survey is instructed for establishing the nature of the land
beneath the proposed building footprint
Concept & Preliminary Design
A ‘Bonus for Early Completion’ of the project is paid out
At Practical Completion or start of DLP
The last stage where the amount of contract works insurance required for the project can be established
Start of Procurement; end of Detailed Design
The Client presents their design brief to the Architect for the first time
Pre-design
The earliest stage that a Resource Consent application can be made to establish the likelihood of consent success for a project typology that is not a Permitted activity under the Auckland Unitary Plan and to minimise the Client’s financial input into a project that may not proceed
Concept & Preliminary Design
Minor defects are remedied to the satisfaction of the Architect
DLP
The Quantity Surveyor can establish a reasonably accurate and comprehensive cost plan for the proposed project, incorporating all of
the Consultants’ design requirements to meet the Client’s brief
Detailed Design
The Contractor issues a ‘Progress Payment’ claim (1 mark)
Contract Administration and Observation
