# Architect scope of work

Replace everything in [brackets]. Delete sections that don’t apply.

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## Project details

Project: [Name]
Client: [Company]
Provider: [Your business]
Reference: [SOW-001]
Governing agreement: [Master service agreement dated … / terms attached]

## 1. Background and objectives

[Why the project exists and what success looks like.]

## 2. Scope of work

1. **Brief and feasibility:** [activities]
2. **Concept design:** [activities]
3. **Planning:** [activities]
4. **Technical design:** [activities]
5. **Construction:** [activities]

## 3. Deliverables

| # | Deliverable | Description / format | Due |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [Feasibility options and agreed brief] | [Detail] | [Date] |
| 2 | [Concept and developed design drawings] | [Detail] | [Date] |
| 3 | [Planning application package] | [Detail] | [Date] |
| 4 | [Technical drawings and specification] | [Detail] | [Date] |

## 4. Out of scope

- [Structural engineering and other consultants’ fees]
- [Statutory application fees]
- [Contract administration on site unless listed]
- [Party wall matters]

## 5. Assumptions and client responsibilities

- [Measured survey and site information]
- [Budget and brief sign-off at each stage]
- [Appointment of other consultants as needed]

If these are late, dependent dates move by the same amount of time.

## 6. Milestones

| Milestone | Target date | Depends on |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brief and feasibility | [Date] | [Approval or input] |
| Concept design | [Date] | [Approval or input] |
| Planning | [Date] | [Approval or input] |
| Technical design | [Date] | [Approval or input] |
| Construction | [Date] | [Approval or input] |

## 7. Acceptance

The client’s named approver reviews each deliverable within [5] working days. Deliverables are accepted on written approval, or when the review period passes without material issues being raised.

## 8. Changes

Changes to scope, deliverables or timeline are agreed in writing, with the effect on fees and dates, before work begins.

## 9. Fees and payment

Fee: [Amount and basis]
Schedule: [Payment by milestone]
Expenses: [At cost with approval / included]

## 10. Sign-off

Client: [Name, title, signature, date]
Provider: [Name, title, signature, date]

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## Before it’s signed

- [ ] Every deliverable is specific and testable.
- [ ] Exclusions cover the requests you can already predict.
- [ ] Client responsibilities have dates.
- [ ] A named approver and review window are set.
- [ ] The change process is clear.
- [ ] Fees match the proposal.

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# Example: Fold Architects scope of work for The Mercer Family

Key sections for a two-storey rear extension. Both companies are fictional.

## Deliverables

| # | Deliverable | Phase |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Feasibility options and agreed brief | Brief and feasibility |
| 2 | Concept and developed design drawings | Concept design |
| 3 | Planning application package | Planning |
| 4 | Technical drawings and specification | Technical design |

## Out of scope

- Structural engineering and other consultants’ fees
- Statutory application fees
- Contract administration on site unless listed
- Party wall matters

## Client responsibilities

- Measured survey and site information
- Budget and brief sign-off at each stage
- Appointment of other consultants as needed

## Fees

Total: $13,958.00 excluding tax
Schedule: Invoiced at the end of each phase: Brief and feasibility, Concept design, Planning, Technical design, Construction

## Stages and approvals

Work proceeds stage by stage. The client signs off each stage before the next begins; changes to signed-off design are charged as additional services.

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