Phase I - Planning

1. The Interior Designer consults with the Client as required in order to establish a clear basis for the implementation of the Interior Design, project schedules and functional criteria required for the development of schematic floor plans. This includes a site survey to confirm as built plans. Once the design brief has been agreed, it will be reviewed and signed by all parties accordingly.

2. The Interior Designer also incorporates the Client's requirements in the schematic planning of all areas stipulated under the concerned Scope of Work.

3. This Phase is deemed to be completed upon written submissions by the Interior Designer and written approval has been given by the Client of schematic plans for all areas of the project as listed in the concerned Scope of Work.

Phase II - Concept

1. Based upon the Clients written approval of the Phase I Schematic plans, the Interior Designer shall develop the necessary plans, material, furniture selection and colour of all major areas listed which will identify the basic Interior Design. These documents will take into consideration architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical and plumbing facilities.

2. This Phase is deemed completed upon the submission and by the letter requesting approval by the Interior Designer and written approval has been given by the Client for the Design and its estimated cost.

 Phase III - Design Development

1. Based upon the Clients written approval of the Phase II, Concept Design, the Interior Designer finalizes all plans, elevations, reflected ceiling plans and appropriate sections, incorporating any revisions from Phase II. This may also include initial critical architectural information, dimensioned plans, floor changes and ceiling profiles. The Interior Designer develops a generic finish and fixture schedule for all areas to be submitted for approval.

2. This Phase is deemed to be completed upon the submission by the letter requesting approval by the Interior Designer and written approval has been given by the Client.

Phase IV - Contract Documents

1. The Interior Designer prepares final working drawings and specifications. These are developed in such a form as to constitute the basis of the Client's bid documents and shall be appropriate to be offered for bidding purposes if necessary. These working drawings also apply to furnishings and millwork items.

2. The Working Drawings and Specifications consist of the following:

• Fixture & Furnishing Plans, Elevations & Sections as required

• Complete Specifications Book

• Complete Finishes and Fixture schedule book

• Reflected Ceiling plans indicating heights, finishes and decorative light fixtures

• Electrical plans indicating wall and floor outlet locations

• Floor Finishes plans indicating finishes, colours, material specification and level changes

• A book with complete plans, elevations, specifications, finishes and information on each room type, including a mock up if required.

• Final Finishes & Fixtures Schedule book including all wall, floor, cabinet and millwork finishes for all areas.

• The Clients purchasing agent checks that the details shown in the above documents fall within the Clients budget at this point of the project.

• This Phase is deemed to be completed upon the submission by the letter requesting approval by the Interior Designer and written approval has been given by the Client.

• Send drawings to Contractor(s) to receive bid(s) for project installation.

• Revise drawings to meet any budget restrictions.

Phase V - Bidding & Negotiation

1. Interior Designer works with the Client, Operator, and/or Purchasing Agent to confirm, assist with, and/or revise the documents listed to insure the cost is within the approved budget in the event Contractor prices, after negotiation, are over budget.

2. Review and approval of all shop drawings, custom furniture, finishes, millwork, cabinetry and materials.

Phase VI - Installation

The Interior Designer works with the Client, Operator and/or Purchasing Agent to assist with the installation and placement of fixtures, furnishings, artwork and planting. This service is considered an additional item to the Scope of Work.

Phase VII - Supervision

Supervision of the Interior Design work during the post contract period is included in most  contract. This service is usually considered as an additional item to the Scope of Work.

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