There are 4 key stages in from the initial design process to the final build sign-off :

       
 KS 1  
 Work Stage A: Inception  (12% of Architectural fees)        
 • develop the brief in consultation with the client (yourself) • report feasibility, including budget • give advice on how to proceed • visit the site and give initial appraisal • advise on the need for other consultants and the scope of their services •           
 Work Stage B: Feasibility (9% of Architectural fees)           
 • Carry out any studies which may be needed to establish feasibility • review alternative design and construction approaches and cost implications •advise on statutory approvals needed, including health & safety • outline a timetable for the project                   
 Work Stage C: Outline Proposals  (2% of Architectural fees)           
 • prepare outline (sketch) proposals for preliminary approval          

 Work Stage D: Scheme Design  & Local Planning Authority Submission  (12% of Architectural fees)                  
 • develop a scheme design following discussions around stage C • liaise with any other consultants and advise where their work affects programme & budget • make a cost estimate • enable agreements over spatial arrangement, materials and appearance • prepare and submit Local Planning Authority Application        
  
 KS 2       
 Work Stage E: Detail Design & Building Control Submission  (30% of Architectural fees)       
 • finalise detail design including co-ordination with other consultants and suppliers and integration of materials & sub-contracted work. • cost checks where appropriate • advise where appropriate on the CDM regulations • prepare and submit Building Regulations

 KS 3         
 Work Stage F & G: prepare production information & bills of quantities  (10% of Architectural fees)           
 • Drawings, schedules & specification, provide information to the Quantity Surveyor (if used) for bills of quantities. • complete information to enable contractors to tender.          
           
 Work Stage H & J: Tender Action & Project Planning:  (15% of Architectural fees)           
 • Advise on a list of tenderer's • issue tender documents to agreed list of contractors • receive tenders (with client presence if required), advise on results and contractor appointment • OR arrange a price to be negotiated with one contractor.
         
 KS 4
 Work Stage K: Operations on site:  (5% of Architectural fees)            
 • Administer the terms of the building contract during work on site • visit the site at intervals to inspect the progress and quality of the work • make periodic financial reports to the client including any cost variations          
           
 Work Stage L: Operations on site:  (5% of Architectural fees)           
 • Administer the terms of the contract related to completion of the work • give general guidance on maintenance • provide record drawings as required.