8. RIBA Work Stage 1: Preparation and Brief.
RIBA Work Stage 1: Preparation and Brief is the stage of the project where the project brief is developed, and the initial design concepts are explored.
8.1. If Architecture North Ltd has not been appointed for this scope of work, administration costs will be charged to undertake this scope of work.
8.2. The Client shall engage the services of the Architecture North Ltd to provide the architectural services for RIBA Work Stage 1 as set out within the Project Acceptance Client Approval
8.3. The Architecture North Ltd shall provide the following services for RIBA Work Stage 1:
(a). Develop and refine the Client’s project brief.
(b). Where applicable the Architecture North Ltd will prepare an existing detailed schedule of works in CAD, BIM, or other proprietary software drawings and documents relevant to the scale of works.
(c). Prepare outline proposals to illustrate the proposed design, and establish the design principles for the project.
(d). Provide advice and assistance in obtaining necessary approvals and permits; The Client acknowledges that the Architecture North Ltd does not warrant that planning permission and other approvals from third parties shall be granted at all or, if granted, will be granted in accordance with any anticipated timescale.
(e). Prepare initial cost plans to establish the budget for the project.
(f). Identify any potential risks and provide recommendations for risk management.
8.4.  These deliverables where applicable to the project shall be issued with RIBA Work Stage 2 Concept Design Meeting.