Phase 6: Construction Administration (CA): Overseeing Project Execution Following the selection of a contractor, the Construction Administration (CA) phase commences. This crucial phase involves the architect’s professional oversight of...

Phase 1: Initial Consultation & Agreement: Establishing Project Parameters The architectural process commences with an Initial Consultation & Agreement phase. This critical stage serves to define the fundamental parameters...

Phase 2: Schematic Design (SD): Conceptualizing the Architectural Solution Upon the execution of the agreement, the Schematic Design (SD) phase is initiated. This crucial stage involves the architect’s development...

Phase 3: Design Development (DD): Refining the Design Narrative Following client approval of the preferred schematic design, the Design Development (DD) phase commences. This stage focuses on the detailed...

Phase 4: Construction Documents (CDs): Preparing for Project Realization Upon completion of the Design Development phase, the focus shifts to the creation of comprehensive Construction Documents (CDs). This phase...

Phase 5: Bidding and Negotiation: Securing Construction Expertise With the comprehensive Construction Documents finalized, the Bidding and Negotiation phase is initiated to secure a qualified contractor for project execution....