Guidance in the RIBA Plan of Work 2020 Overview is based on nearly seven years of feedback, gathered by the RIBA, from the construction industry. It now includes an expanded glossary, comparison to international plan of work equivalents and guidance on the following core project strategies:
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The RIBA Plan of Work provides an overview of a project from end to end, a valuable insight into the work flow of architects and a useful starting point for any project. Many interior designers will never have been introduced to the RIBA Plan of Work and see this as a tool created for architects. While this is true it can also be an excellent resource for interior designers. The recent collaboration between BIID/RIBA to create new interior design contracts used the RIBA Plan of Work as its foundation. This is just one of the reason that designers should switch to using the new contracts.
It was originally launched in 1963 as a fold out sheet that illustrated the roles of participants in design and construction in a simple matrix format. The first detailed plan of work was published in 1964 (ref. Introduction, RIBA Plan of Work 2007).
Split into a number of key project stages, the RIBA Plan of Work provides a shared framework for design and construction that offers both a process map and a management tool. Whilst it has never been clear that architects actually follow the detail of the plan in their day to day activities, the work stages have been used as a means of designating stage payments and identifying team members responsibilities when assessing insurance liabilities, and they commonly appear in contracts and appointment documents.
The RIBA plan of work has been criticised for continually changing the names and definitions of project stages, and for a lack of co-ordination with other industry project plans. This can leave clients and other stakeholders confused about what terminology is being used, and what it refers to - for example, the re-naming of detail design as spatial co-ordination is not something that is widely understood.
In addition the plan has been criticised for focussing too much on the role of the architect, and not giving enough detail about the crucial planning stages that happen before an architect is appointed. Those early stages are instrumental in defining the way the project is set up, and the nature of the project that the client intends to develop.
The RIBA Plan of Work was initiated in 1963 as a framework for architects to use on projects. Over the years, it has become an industry-wide tool. It explains the expected outcomes, core tasks and information exchanges throughout the life of a construction project.
As part of the launch of the RIBA Plan of Work 2013, NBS and the RIBA worked together with respect to the digital aspects of the Plan of Work. NBS also worked with RIBA and other industry bodies to develop an online digital plan of work tool as part of the Innovate UK-funded BIM Toolkit. NBS and RIBA worked closely together to align both.
Figure 2.1 shows an example Responsibility Matrix within the RIBA Plan of Work Toolbox developed prior to the design stages. This considers the design practice ABC Architects planning the design prior to the procurement strategy being known. Note that:
At the end of the technical design stage, final requirements for handover information will be known. The specification itself will list these system completion tasks and information requirements. A master information delivery plan should then be developed to reflect these requirements, and in this further LOD and LOI bandings for the construction and handover stages of the project may be referenced.
The RIBA Plan of Work sets out the need for clear information exchanges and the responsibilities for delivery, but does not provide guidance in terms of more detailed information management. The resources at the UK BIM Framework website sets out the approach for implementing BIM in the UK using the framework for managing information provided by the ISO 19650 series. It includes: the published standards called upon to implement BIM in the UK; the UK BIM Guidance Framework; and useful links to other resources.
When the RIBA Plan of Work 2020 was published, NBS worked with the RIBA Plan of Work team to jointly run a set of webinars introducing the Plan of Work and also the core project strategies to deliver successful outcomes against client requirements.
Based on that brief, your design team starts to work on the design. They will do the bulk of the design work during Stages 2-4. Again, RIBA urges patience at Stage 2: it advises against committing to something resembling a completed design too early.
As we mentioned earlier, Stage 5 has been renamed to take into account the increasing use of pre-made elements or whole structures in construction. Most of the work in Stage 5 is done by the building contractor, their subcontractors and manufacturing suppliers.
According to RIBA Stages 6 and 7 start at the same time, with the completion of the building works. In larger projects, where several structures are being built and completed at different times, they can also overlap with Stage 5.
Although we base our architect services on the RIBA design stages of work, we are clearer about what will happen when and how than the Plan of Work is. Our aim is to ensure certainty for our clients about what we do. Likewise, our fee proposals are transparent and clear as are our terms and conditions.
Our popular building cost calculator tool can be incredibly helpful at Stages 0 and 1 for anyone trying to decide if they can afford what they want to do, and then to help them develop their business plan.
As experienced London architects, we understand how stressful this process can be and can help you navigate the complex process of seeking planning permission and designing and developing your property.
Our collaborative approach makes sure any recommendations and comments from consultants are integrated in the design. Our experience can also help when assessing the work of other consultants to ensure that their work is high quality.
We will apply for building regulations approval on your behalf and work with the authorities to achieve a satisfactory outcome. And we will look after discharging planning conditions, which will happen as we finish the detailing of the design.
At this stage, we also prepare the schedule of works as well as tender drawings and specifications for the tendering process. We can provide contract administration services, helping you to vet, assess and select builders.
As your contract administrators, we would oversee the works, ensuring that contractual procedures are being followed, issuing payment certificates We would monitor construction with regular site visits to inspect the work.
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Most countries have a definition for construction project work stages. These definitions can be very different in scope and detail from one country to another. The table below, uses a generalised model that corresponds with the following common definitions: Pre-design, Conceptual Design, Schematic Design, Detailed Design, Construction, Handover, In Use and End of Life.
The 2020 Plan of Work responds to feedback on how Stage 2 works and particularly to different approaches to the timing of planning applications. It acknowledges adjustments required at the Stage 3 and 4 interface, depending on the procurement strategy.
Industry has adopted terms such as Stage 3 minus or Stage 4 plus, on the basis that information needs to be extracted from the design process outside the main stage gateways. The RIBA does not recommend use of these terms. Caution is required; for example, it might be possible to extract information in the middle of Stage 3 in order to submit a planning application. However, if the stage has not been completed it is unlikely the information will have been fully co-ordinated or includes the appropriate outputs from every member of the design team. Simply, where information is needed at a mid-stage gateway, clarity is needed on both the deliverables and the tasks underpinning them. Also, of course, when the stage is completed in the future, it may require additional rework as a result of splitting the stage into two.
The final core change is ensuring clarity between the Stage 2 and 3 gateways. It acknowledges that Stage 2 is about getting the architectural concept right and having it signed off by the client and key project stakeholders, while incorporating strategic engineering items and closing the brief. Stage 3 is not about changing the concept. It is about design studies for portions of the building, detailed engineering analysis, adding detail to project strategies and getting the cost plan right. Most importantly, it is about the lead designer managing this information until the building is spatially co-ordinated and ready either to be sent for planning permission, and/or for Stage 4 to begin, acknowledging that draw-down from Stage 4 may be required to conclude the building contract.
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