8 Stages of works and weightings

The overall process from inception to completion on a project is broken down into 8 sections and each section having a specific weighting of payment which should be made from the client to the Architect.

These 8 stages are:

1. Inception of general services    0% (or hourly)
2. Outline proposals                  10%
3. Scheme design                      25%
4. Detail design                         20%
5. Production Information         20%
6. Tender action                      2.5%
7. Project Planning                  2.5%
8. On site completion               20%

The payments are calculated by the % of building cost sum (B.C.S.)

An Architects fee is:
Meters squared x € = B.C.S Building cost sum.
Meters squared x class of building x cost data base.