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The work
stages of an

architect’s
service

The architect’s service across the six work stages are grouped in three parts, with the fees
apportioned into each stage as follows:

part A – Design
stage 1 Inception 5%
stage 2 Concept and Viability 15%
stage 3 Design Development 20% 40% *40%
part B – Contract Documentation
stage 4 Documentation and Procurement 30% 30% *70%
part C – Contract Administration
stage 5 Construction 27%
stage 6 Close-out 3% 30% *100%
*running total
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