RIBA Stage 2: Scheme Design

Larger Projects:

The following items would be undertaken during stage 2 of the project.

It is important to undestand that in architecture, each project and each site is unique, so taks carried out at all stages of a project might not be the same for everyproject.

• Develop the concept design
• Liaise with Other consultants to agree items to be included in the scheme design
• Review construction method
• Review or develop design and construction programme
• Undertake third party consultation
• Prepare Design responsibilities matrix
• Produce Outline Specification
• Agree Change control process
• Liaise with QS producing budget cost plan
• Collate and agree changes to the project brief
• Identify health and safety risks
• Establish a risk and opportunities register - where req
• Produce scheme design plans and concept elevations
• Chair design meetings
• Liaise with the Planning Authrity for pre-application advice
• Where an Outline application is the route selected - Make an Outline Planning applciation

Smaller Projects

For small and medium projects the list of tasks carried out would be reduced

As this type of project would be on a smaller site, with a much smaller accomodation requirements, a concept design may not always be required.

See Scheme design - smaller sites