STAGE 3

Developed Design

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 Activities related to BIM are annotated ‘BIM’. BIM

3.2 Procurement
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3.2.1 Review and update the Project Execution Plan,

including the Change Control Procedures.
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3.2.2 Review and update the Construction Strategy

and the Health and Safety Strategy.
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3.2.3 Confirm in writing with the client the

procurement method and the form of contract
to be adopted.
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3.2.4 Discuss with the client and the design team

whether any preliminary tender action for
specialist subcontractors and suppliers will be
required.
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3.2.5 Discuss with the client and the consultant team

whether any action will be needed on advance
orders (noting the risk involved in placing
orders in advance of planning permission being
granted).
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3.2.6 Identify works packages where applicable.

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3.2.7 Identify any performance-specified work or

contractor’s designed portion items.
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3.2.8 Discuss with the client any particular

requirements for phased or sectional
completion.
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3.3 Programme
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3.3.1 Confirm the stage timetable for services, and Completed

note its relationship to the project timetable as on
agreed with the client. The timetable should
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the client and design team members will be
required.
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3.4 (Town) Planning

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Although it is set out as a ‘variable’ task in the 3/SM1

RIBA Plan of Work 2013, it is usual for the
planning application to be submitted at this
stage.

3.4.1 Prepare and submit application for approval of

reserved matters following an outline planning
permission if appropriate.
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3.4.2 Export data as appropriate from the BIM model BIM

to enable preparation and submission of the 1/SM3
application for full planning permission, listed
building consent and conservation area
consent as relevant and if instructed by the
client. Ensure that all applications are
accompanied by relevant documents, including
payment by the client of the appropriate fee.
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3.4.3 Discuss with the planning officer any difficulties

or conditions arising from an outline planning
permission, and any problems likely to occur
with a full planning application. Check whether
the authority operates particular planning
policies, issues its own supplementary
guidance notes, etc.
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3.4.4 Enquire whether the planning authority requires

information additional to that of the usual form
of application for full planning permission, and
whether additional copies could speed up the
consultation process.
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3.4.5 Enquire whether it is possible to have

representation at the planning committee at
which the application is considered, should this
be thought desirable.
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 3.5 Suggested Key Support Tasks
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3.5.1 Information required

3.5.1.1 Check that all the information necessary during

Stage 3 is available, which might include the
following:
 Final Project Brief
 Stage 2 Concept Design as accepted by the
client in written confirmation, incorporating
any agreed design changes
 further information as requested by the
architect and supplied by the client
 notes, sketches and details made on visits
to other projects
 relevant published material, technical
information, etc.
 results of tests conducted during Stage 2
 relevant legislation, circulars or guides
 further contributions, information and
recommendations from consultants and
specialists
 initial cost plan prepared by the cost
consultant.
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3.5.1.2 Obtain codes, standards, digests, etc. relevant

to the project.
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3.5.1.3 Obtain project-specific information from

potential subcontractors and suppliers.
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3.5.2 Brief

3.5.2.1 Check that the brief, as presently developed,

still meets the client’s stated objectives.
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3.5.3 Appointment

3.5.3.1 Establish scope, content and context for Stage

3 activities.
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3.5.3.2 If coming new to the project at this stage in the

Plan of Work:
 ascertain that relevant Concept Design
stage and earlier stage checks have been
carried out
 allow for familiarisation and reviewing of all
usable material when agreeing fees and
timetable with the client
 confirm the role of the architect in relation to
the rest of the design team
 ensure that you have adequate professional
indemnity (PI) insurance cover in
accordance with ARB and RIBA
requirements.
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3.5.3.3 Check that the client’s instruction to proceed

has been given and confirmed in writing.
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3.5.3.4 Check that the client has settled all accounts

submitted to date.
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3.5.3.5 Check appointing documents with respect to

services and fees.
 If the extent of professional services for
Stage 3 is not yet settled, agree with the
client and confirm in writing.
 If the methods and levels of charging for
Stage 3 are not yet settled, agree with the
client and confirm in writing.
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3.5.3.6 Assess the office resources needed for Stage 3

and ensure that they are available and
adequate.
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3.5.3.7 Carry out checks for compliance with in-house Completed

 quality management procedures, including the
updated Project Execution Plan.
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3.5.3.8 Review the application of practice procedures

to the project.
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3.5.4 Client

3.5.4.1 Check whether the client has confirmed in

writing acceptance of the Concept Design
submitted at Stage 2. Establish points to be
discussed and developed during Stage 3.
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3.5.4.2 Advise the client on the need to appoint further

consultants and specialists.
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3.5.4.3 Alert the client about any matters raised during

discussions with statutory or other bodies which
might affect the proposals. Explain the
implications and discuss what actions should
be taken.
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3.5.4.4 Alert the client to the design implications arising

out of health and safety legislation (e.g.
circulation, design of workstations,
environmental comfort) and implications for
future maintenance, repair and replacement.
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3.5.4.5 Check that all information requested from the

client concerning the site or existing buildings
has been supplied.
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3.5.4.6 Ask the client for information and requirements

concerning processes, plant and other
installations, room layouts and equipment, etc.
and record this information appropriately, if not
already included in the Final Project Brief.
Check on particular requirements concerning
the life expectancy of components, fittings and
installations, and performance requirements for
environmental and services aspects, etc.
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3.5.4.7 Check whether the client wishes the project to
be planned to allow for phasing of completion
or completion to a particular sequence. This
might have design implications.
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3.5.4.8 Check whether the client has decided the

method of procurement, and confirm any
decision in writing. If no decision is reached,
explain the importance of reaching a decision
before the detailed design is developed. This
procurement method could affect the amount
and type of design information needed at this
stage.
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3.5.4.9 Advise the client on the need for a party wall

surveyor, if appropriate.
If the architect is to be appointed as party wall
surveyor, this appointment must form a
separate agreement.
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3.5.5 Project team

3.5.5.1 If appointed as information manager: BIM

 assist members of the design team to
develop the design using the BIM model,
ensuring that data-sharing protocols are
followed
 check and sign off the BIM model at agreed
stages
 issue or assist in the issue of design data at
agreed times throughout the development
of the design
 assist in the development of data relative to
the agreed levels of detail
 assist in the integration of contractors’,
subcontractors’ and suppliers’ data into the
BIM model.
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3.5.5.2 Establish or review project quality management Completed

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of all design team members.
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3.5.5.3 Check the scope of professional services

agreed with other consultants as they are
appointed.
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3.5.5.4 Agree input to the stage by design team

members.
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3.5.5.5 Confirm the programme and pattern for design

team meetings.
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3.5.5.6 Appraise input from specialist firms, including

potential subcontractors and suppliers.
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3.5.5.7 Confirm arrangements for communication

between the client, CDM coordinator, project
manager and lead designer.
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3.5.5.8 Monitor, coordinate and integrate input from

design team members and specialists.
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3.5.5.9 Check the designers’ cooperation with the CDM

coordinator with respect to the pre-construction
information.
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3.5.5.1 During this stage the structural engineer should

0 collaborate in developing the design, and
advise on structural options and preferred
solutions. The architect is responsible for
coordination and integration into the overall
design concept. This will include checking that
structural proposals are compatible with the
space and access requirements of the services
installations.
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3.5.6 General matters

3.5.6.1 Prepare the Developed Design, including Completed

coordinated and updated proposals for on
structural design, services systems, landscape,
outline specifications, Cost Information and
 Project Strategies.
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3.5.6.2 Review and update the Sustainability Strategy

(including interim Approved Document L
assessment), the Maintenance and Operational
Strategy and the Handover Strategy.
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3.5.6.3 Advise the client about any proposals to

introduce innovative design or construction
ideas or the specifying of relatively new
materials, and ask the client to confirm
awareness of these in writing.
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3.5.6.4 Undertake design review workshops at regular

intervals as required.
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3.5.6.5 Finalise the Developed Design. The

presentation to the client of Stage 3 proposals
is particularly important. Establish early how
this is to be effected, and prepare the material
accordingly. It will usually entail a written report
and visual material and may require an oral
presentation.
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3.5.6.6 Prepare the stage report and submit to the

client.
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3.5.6.7 Check progress against the timetable for

services regularly.
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3.5.6.8 Continue resource control procedures for the

job:
 check expenditure against the office job
cost allocation for Stage 3
 monitor fee income against projected fee
income.
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3.5.6.9 Report regularly to the client on fees and

expenses incurred, and submit accounts at
agreed intervals.
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3.5.6.1 Check that the client settles all accounts
0 promptly.
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3.5.6.11 Share and integrate data for design BIM

coordination and detailed analysis of the
design, including data links between models.
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3.5.6.1 Develop and integrate generic and bespoke BIM

2 design components.
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3.5.6.1 Share data for design coordination, technical BIM

3 analysis and addition of specification data.
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3.5.6.1 Assess 4D and/or 5D data as appropriate. BIM

4 Completed
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3.5.7 Inspections/tests

3.5.7.1 Make further site/building visits as authorised.

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3.5.7.2 Early on in the stage, arrange to inspect similar

projects elsewhere if appropriate, perhaps
accompanied by the client. Appraise and
analyse the schemes. It would be wise to check
first that expenditure is authorised by the client.
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3.5.7.2 Arrange for testing and record and analyse

results if instructed by the client. These tests
might include production prototypes, mock-ups,
sample components and panels to be tested
under specified conditions and to stipulated
methods as appropriate, for example testing for
structural performance, durability, consistency,
etc. of components, fittings and finishes.
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3.5.8 Consultations, approvals and consents

3.5.8.1 Hold further meetings with statutory bodies as

necessary.
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3.5.8.2 Continue discussions with the building control
and fire authorities over matters where overall
design could be fundamentally affected, such
as compartmentation, atrium design, fire
resistance of elements, escape routes, smoke
lobbies and active systems, e.g. sprinklers.
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3.5.8.3 Consult insurers, as appropriate, regarding the

application of codes of practice or design
guides relating to fire safety which might have
design implications, such as compartmentation,
atrium design, fire resistance of elements, and
active systems, e.g. sprinklers.
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3.5.8.4 Check health and safety legislation

requirements likely to affect detailed planning.
Continue to cooperate with the CDM
coordinator and other designers over design
implications of the pre-construction information
required under the CDM Regulations.
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3.5.8.5 Continue checks with relevant authorities for

highways, drainage, water, gas, electricity
supplies, etc.
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3.5.8.6 Consult further with user clients, third parties

and adjoining owners, if authorised.
If instructed, issue party wall notices as soon as
the proposals are sufficiently finalised, on
behalf of the client.
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3.5.8.7 Check whether necessary third party consents

are being obtained.
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3.5.8.8 Prepare and submit application for express

consent to display an advertisement,
application or notification to fell or lop trees
covered by a Tree Preservation Order or in a
conservation area, as relevant.
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3.5.8.9 Conclude any Research and Development

activities related to the project.
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3.5.9 Cost planning

3.5.9.1 The cost consultant should collaborate with the

architect and other consultants to develop and
refine the full cost plan as the design is
developed and outline specification notes are
prepared.
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3.5.9.2 Discuss with the design team and the client the
effect of major design decisions on the
allocations within the cost plan before they are
taken.
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3.5.9.3 Provide the cost consultant with information on

the cost plan and cash flow projection (or
prepare a cost estimate if appointed to do so).
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3.5.9.4 Report to the client on cost matters at agreed

intervals.
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3.6 Sustainability Checkpoints

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Sustainability Checkpoint 3

Checkpoints
 Has a full formal sustainability assessment
been carried out?
 Have an interim Building Regulations Part L
assessment and a design stage
carbon/energy declaration been
undertaken?
 Has the design been reviewed to identify
opportunities to reduce resource use and
waste and the results recorded in the Site
Waste Management Plan?
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Key actions
 The Sustainability Strategy is reviewed and
 the level of detail for any supporting
strategies is developed including those that
impact on any statutory legislation.
 Produce a full formal sustainability
assessment.
 Produce an interim Approved Document L
assessment and design stage
carbon/energy declaration (e.g. Carbon
Buzz).
 Review the design to identify opportunities
to reduce resource use and waste and
recorded in the Site Waste Management
Plan.
 Refine and distil the project’s Sustainability
Strategy, checking against brief and targets.
 Update energy modelling as the design
develops and check against targets.
 Refine the climate adaptation strategy and
make provision for future adaptation
interventions.
 Incorporate environmental and
sustainability issues in the Planning
Application Design and Access Statement,
including a development of the Stage 2
‘plain English’ description of internal
environmental conditions, seasonal control
strategy and systems. Provide a
supplementary detailed report if
appropriate.
 Consider peer reviews of environmental
control strategies and also involve
stakeholders and users.
 Instigate initial involvement of and advice to
contractors and specialist subcontractors
where specialist products or systems are
proposed.
 Audit the Developed Design to ensure
integration and compliance with the
project’s sustainability targets.
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3.7 Information Exchanges

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3.7.1 Check that all agreed outputs have been
produced before the conclusion of Stage 3,
which might include the following:
 the Developed Design, including the
coordinated architectural, structural and
mechanical services design
 updated Cost Information
 drawings showing coordinated design
intentions, site layout, planning and spatial
arrangements, elevational treatment,
construction and environmental systems
and buildability
 prototypes, mock-ups, models, sample
panels, etc.
 proposals developed sufficiently to allow an
application for full planning permission,
listed building consent, conservation area
consent, etc. as applicable.
If procurement is through design and build:
 for an employer client: detailed proposals
for incorporation into the Employer’s
Requirements
 for a contractor client: further notes,
sketches, details and drawings as
necessary to develop the scheme included
in the Contractor’s Proposals.
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3.8 UK Government Information Exchanges

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3.8.1 Information Exchanges are required.

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