CORE PROCESS SHOWING THE SEQUENCE AND INTERACTION OF KEY PROCESSES

Clients An Architect's Practice ConsultantsContractors(may be CM)

Innovate solutions to result in buildings of firmness, commodity and delight

Use, monitor and improve the AAP Management System

Promote the value of retaining AAP for solving the most challenging problems

RFP/RFQ

Evaluate project for its fit with the AAP Innovation Strategy (see SP-AR-01)

Review the challenges of prospective research and buidling projects

Prepare Proposal or Statement of Qualifications

Proposal/Statement of Qualifications

Win the opportunity to research and/or work on building projects

Determine client needs and negotiate the agreement appropriate to the research/project/phase

Agreement

Start-up the Project (includes project plan, consultants and billing/payment schedule)

Project File

Develop the preliminary design (Schematic Design) with client's CM if appointed

Prelim Design and Cost Estimate

Review to improve value

Coordinate the detailed design (Design Development) with client's CM if appointed

Drawings, Specifications and Cost Estimates

Review to improve value

Prepare Contract Documents and advise on procurement

Contract

Administer the Contract (Interpret documents/monitor construction/review submittals and payment applications)

Monitor commissioning of the building and its systems

The Building ready to fulfill needs

Obtain feedback from client/owner/builders/users, conduct audits and invest in improving the system

MA-QA-01 Exhibit C (D)