RIBA Plan of Work 2020
Explore all 8 stages
One page per RIBA stage, with tasks, deliverables and site analysis considerations. Built for UK architects who bill against the Plan of Work.
Stage 0
Strategic Definition
Stage 0 sets out why a project is needed and what the best means of meeting the client's strategic objectives is. Often a project is not the right answer.
Stage 1
Preparation and Briefing
Stage 1 develops the Project Brief and undertakes Feasibility Studies for the chosen site. Deliverables here lock in the design problem.
Stage 2
Concept Design
Stage 2 develops the Architectural Concept and aligns it with the Project Strategies and Outline Specification.
Stage 3
Spatial Coordination
Stage 3 spatially coordinates the design before detailed information is produced. The architectural concept is tested and proven.
Stage 4
Technical Design
Stage 4 produces all the architectural and engineering information necessary for manufacture and construction.
Stage 5
Manufacturing and Construction
Stage 5 covers the offsite manufacturing and onsite construction of the building.
Stage 6
Handover
Stage 6 hands the building over to the client and concludes the Building Contract.
Stage 7
Use
Stage 7 covers the In Use period of the building, including aftercare, post-occupancy evaluation, and asset management.