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Stage 2 > Concept Design
2.5.6
General matters
2.5.6.1
Check that the client has signed off or approved the Initial Project
Brief.
2.5.6.2 Check that the client has settled all accounts to date.
2.5.6.3 Undertake a design review as appropriate.
2.5.6.4 Prepare the Concept Design, including outline proposals
for structural design, services systems, landscape, outline
specifications and preliminary Cost Information along with
relevant Project Strategies.
Innovation in design, specification or selection of materials and methods
can involve risk. Take care that risks are assessed before proposals are
finalised. Check and test against known criteria.
2.5.6.5 Review the Maintenance and Operational Strategy and the
Health and Safety Strategy and update the Project Execution
Plan.
2.5.6.6 Continue resource control procedures for the job:
• check expenditure against the office job cost allocation for
Stage 2
• monitor fee income against projected fee income.
2.5.6.7 Report regularly to the client on fees and expenses incurred, and
submit accounts at agreed intervals.
2.5.6.8 Check that the client settles all accounts promptly.
Refer to the Architect’s Handbook for Practice Management (2010),
Chapter 7 ‘Financial Management’ and to the RIBA Good Practice
Guide Fee Management (2012).
