RIBA Stages

A Appraisal. Identification of client's requirements and of possible constraints on development. Preparation of studies to enable the client to decide whether to proceed and to select the probable procurement method.

B Strategic briefing. Preparation of strategic brief confirming key requirements and constraints. Identification of procedures, organisational structure and range of consultants and others to be engaged for the project.

C Outline proposals. Commence development of strategic brief into full project brief. Preparation of outline proposals and estimate of cost. Review of procurement route.

D Detailed proposals. Complete development of the project brief and preparation of detailed proposals. Application for full development control approval.

E Final proposals. Preparation of final proposals for the project sufficient for coordination of all components and elements of the project.

F Production information.

F1 Preparation of production information in sufficient detail to enable a tender or tenders to be obtained.

F2 Preparation of further production information required under the building
contract.

G Tender documentation. Preparation and collation of tender documentation in sufficient detail to enable a tender or tenders to be obtained for the construction of the project.

H Tender action. Identification and evaluation of potential contractors and/or specialists for the construction of the project. Obtaining and appraising tenders and submission of recommendations to the client.

J Mobilisation. Letting the building contract, appointing the contractor. Issuing of production information to the contractor. Arranging site handover to the contractor.

K Construction to practical completion. Administration of the building contract up to and including practical completion. Provision to the contractor of further information as and when reasonably required.

L After practical completion. Administration of the building contract after practical completion. Making final inspections and settling the final account.