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ARCHITECTURE
THE PROCESS
WORK STAGES EXPLAINED
CMAI Architects offer a Full Architectural Professional Service [100%] as per the summary below but can also perform a Partial Service (per work stage) on the client’s request.
WORK STAGE 01: INCEPTION (2%)
Receive, appraise and report on the client’s requirements with regards to:
The client’s brief
The site and rights and constrains
Budgetary constrains
The need for consultants
Project programme
Methods of contracting
During the inception stage (2%), we will evaluate and provide a detailed report on the client's requirements, including their brief, site and rights constraints, budgetary constraints, need for consultants, project program, and contracting methods.
STAGE 02: CONCEPT & VIABILITY (15%)
Prepare an initial design and advise on:
The intended space provisions and planning relationships
Proposed materials and intended building services
The technical and functional characteristics of the design
Check for conformity of the concept with the rights to the use of land
Review the anticipated costs of the project
Review the project programme
STAGE 03: DESIGN DEVELOPMENT (20%)
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 04: Documentation & Procurement
4.1 MUNICIPAL SUBMISSION (10%)
Co-ordinate technical documentation with the consultants and complete primary co-ordination
Prepare specifications for the works
Review the costing and programme with the consultants
Obtain the client’s authority and submit documents for approval
4.2 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION & CALL FOR TENDERS (20%)
Obtain the client’s authority to prepare documents to procure offers for the execution of the works
Obtain offers for the execution of the works
Evaluate offers and recommend on the award of the building contract
Prepare the contract documentation and arrange the signing of the building contract
STAGE 05: CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION & SITE INSPECTION (30%)
Administer the building contract
Give possession of the site to the contractor
Issue construction documentation
Initiate and/or check sub-contract design and documentation as appropriate
Inspect the works for conformity to the contract documentation
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 contract
Issue the certificate of practical completion
Assist the client to obtain the occupation certificate
STAGE 06: CLOSE OUT - PROJECT HANDOVER (3%)
Facilitate the project close-out including the preparation of the necessary documentation to effect completion, handover and operation of the project
After the contractor’s obligations with respect to the building contract are 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 contactor and sub-contractor