B Project phases in other countries are similar to the United States, but referenced
differently depending on the country in which you are working. The following
are a few examples and the approximate USA equivalent:
GUIDELINES
UNITED STATES UNITED KINGDOM
FOR SPECIFICATION
SCHEMATIC DESIGN STAGE C - Outline Proposals
INTEGRITY DESIGN DEVELOPMENT STAGE D - Detailed Proposals
CONSIDERATIONS
CONSTRUCTION STAGE E - Final Proposals
DOCUMENTATION STAGE F - Production Information
STAGE G - Tender Documentation
BIDDING STAGE H - Tender Action
CONSTRUCTION PHASE STAGE J - Mobilization
STAGE K - Construction to
Practical Completion
FINAL INSPECTIONS STAGE L - After Practical
Completion

UNITED STATES GERMANY
SCHEMATIC DESIGN HOAI PHASE 2 - Preliminary Design
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT HOAI PHASE 3 - Design Stage
HOAI PHASE 4 - Design for Approvals
CONSTRUCTION HOAI PHASE 5 - Execution Design
DOCUMENTATION HOAI Phase 6 - Preparation for Bidding
BIDDING HOAI PHASE 7 - Assist with Bid Process
CONSTRUCTION PHASE HOAI PHASE 8 - Project supervision
FINAL INSPECTIONS HOAI PHASE 9 - Project assistance and
documentation
It is important for a lighting designer to have a good understanding of these phases in
order to satisfy the appropriate work and specification requirements. For further
information regarding the above contact the Royal Institute of British Architects at,
www.riba.org or the HOAI - Honorarordnung fuer Architekten und Ingenieure (Fee
Structure for Architects and Engineers) at, www.hoai.de.
3 Try to use regional lighting products if possible to show support for locally
based manufacturer’s and their products and to be sensitive to local
influences, as appropriate.
4 Get to know the manufacturers representatives and liaisons in the country
you are working. They can assist with budget estimating, distributor and/
or contractor markups for accurate final pricing and can advise with regard
to any local customs or on-site issues.
5 Obtain budget pricing in the currency where the project is located.
Exchange rates, taxes, etc. can seriously affect pricing. Note: Refer to
“Foundation Elements for Building a Quality Specification” for detailed
information.
6 Agree to the project specification language (eg. English, Spanish, French,
other) and format (such as performance based, multiple name specification,
or other format found when working in other countries) in advance.
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